Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

Accepted Answer

Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

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Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

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Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

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Careful walkaround procedure

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails

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Joint pain in knees and feet

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Muscle cramps in the upper body area

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Blue marks all over the body

Question 3

Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?

Accepted Answer

12000 feet

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5000 feet

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22000 feet

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7000 feet

Question 4

Which of the following is responsible for the blood coagulation?

Accepted Answer

Blood plates (thrombocytes)

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Capillaries of the arteries

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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White blood cells (leucocytes)

Question 5

The connection between middle ear and nose and throat region is called...

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube.

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Inner ear.

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Eardrum.

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Cochlea.

Question 6

The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

Accepted Answer

Point B

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Point C

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Point D

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Point A

Question 7

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Red vision" during negative g-loads

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Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

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Anaemia caused by an injury

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Rash during decompression sickness

Question 8

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

Accepted Answer

10 to 20 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

Question 9

In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?

Accepted Answer

The eustachien tube is blocked

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During a light and slow climb

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

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All windows are completely closed

Question 10

What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?

Accepted Answer

Extroverted - stable

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Introverted - stable

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Introverted - unstable

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Extroverted - unstable

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