Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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

Answer

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

Question 2

Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?

Accepted Answer

By the use of radio phraseology

Answer

By the use of proper headsets

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By a particular frequency allocation

Answer

By using radios certified for aviation use only

Question 3

What is the correct term for the system which, among others, controls breathing, digestion, and heart frequency?

Accepted Answer

Autonomic nervous system

Answer

Critical nervous system

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Automatical nervous system

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Compliant nervous system

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis

Answer

Disturbance of consciousness

Answer

Spasm

Answer

Tingling

Question 5

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Smoking

Answer

Alcohol

Answer

Unhealthy food

Answer

Little sleep

Question 6

Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Overweight

Answer

Sleep deficiency

Answer

Smoking

Answer

Alcohol consumption

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

10 to 20 seconds

Answer

3 to 7 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

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22000 ft

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10000 ft

Answer

5000 ft

Question 9

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

Answer

Training and experience have no influence on the occurrence of stress

Question 10

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen transport

Answer

Blood coagulation

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Blood sugar regulation

Answer

Immune defense

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