Human Performance and limitations - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain.

Answer

Colour blindness.

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Binocular vision.

Answer

Rapid eye movements.

Question 2

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

Accepted Answer

Human failure

Answer

Geographical influences

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Meteorological influences

Answer

Technical failure

Question 3

Which optical illusion might be caused by a runway with an upslope during the approach?

Accepted Answer

The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too high and therefore descents below the regular glide slope

Answer

The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too low and therefore approaches the runway above the regular glide slope

Answer

The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too slow and speeds up above the normal approach speed

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The pilot has the feeling that the approach is too fast and reduces the speed below the normal approach speed

Question 4

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

Accepted Answer

0.01 percent

Answer

0.3 percent

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0.1 percent

Answer

0.03 percent

Question 5

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

Answer

Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

Answer

Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

Answer

Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

Question 6

Why is communication under stress important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

Clear, standard phraseology reduces misunderstanding.

Answer

It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

Answer

It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 7

Which statement about fatigue is correct?

Accepted Answer

It reduces attention, judgement and reaction time.

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It affects only physical strength.

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It is eliminated by opening a window.

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It has no effect on private pilots.

Question 8

Which hazard arises during a helicopter night flight in blowing snow?

Accepted Answer

Anti-collision light and rotors can cause the "flicker vertigo"

Answer

Engine monitoring displays are scanned with increased attention

Answer

High partial pressures in the human body can cause hyperventilation or autokinesis

Answer

High air pressure and low temperatures can clog the "eustachian tube"

Question 9

Why is nutrition important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It helps maintain energy and decision quality.

Answer

It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

Answer

It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

Answer

It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 10

Which behaviour can increase the carbon monoxide level in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Smoking.

Answer

Alcohol consumption.

Answer

Unhealthy food.

Answer

Little sleep.

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