Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What impression may be caused when approaching a runway with an upslope?

Accepted Answer

An overshoot

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An undershoot

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A landing beside the centreline

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A hard landing

Question 2

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

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The olfactory perception (smell)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Eustachian 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 4

Which answer is correct concerning stress?

Accepted Answer

Stress can occur if there seems to be no solution for a given problem

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Everybody reacts to stress in the same manner

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Stress and its different symptoms are irrelevant for flight safety

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Training and experience have no influence on the occurrence of stress

Question 5

Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4

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1, 2, 3

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2, 4

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1

Question 6

A Grey-out is the result of...

Accepted Answer

Positive g-forces

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Hyperventilation

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Tiredness

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Hypoxia

Question 7

Which factor can lead to human error?

Accepted Answer

The bias to see what we expect to see

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Proper use of checklists

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Double check of relevant actions

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To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

Question 8

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 9

Which altitude marks the lower limit where 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 10

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

Answer

Cochlea

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