Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

Accepted Answer

1 %

Answer

21 %

Answer

78 %

Answer

0.1 %

Question 2

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

Answer

The oltfactory perception (smell)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 3

At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

Answer

22000 ft

Answer

10000 ft

Answer

5000 ft

Question 4

Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks?

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

Answer

If there is not enough information available

Answer

During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

Answer

During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Question 5

During flight you have to solve a problem, how to you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Primarily fly the airplane and keep it stable, then attend to the problem and keep flying the airplane

Answer

There is no time for solving problems during flight

Answer

Solve problem immediately, otherwise refer to the operationg handbook

Answer

Contact other pilot via radio for help, keep flying

Question 6

From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?

Accepted Answer

7000 feet

Answer

2000 feet

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10000 feet

Answer

12000 feet

Question 7

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

Answer

Curved sidepiece

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Unbreakable

Answer

No UV filter

Question 8

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

78 %

Answer

21 %

Answer

0.1 %

Answer

1 %

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

0.01 percent.

Answer

0.03 percent.

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0.1 percent.

Answer

0.3 percent.

Question 10

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness.

Answer

Situational thinking.

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Anticipatory check procedure.

Answer

Constant flight check.

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