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

Answer

An undershoot

Answer

A landing beside the centerline

Answer

A hard landing

Question 2

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

Accepted Answer

Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

Answer

Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

Answer

Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

Answer

Careful walkaround procedure

Question 3

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Smoking.

Answer

Alcohol.

Answer

Unhealthy food.

Answer

Little sleep.

Question 4

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Red vision" during negative g-loads

Answer

Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

Answer

Anaemia caused by an injury

Answer

Rash during decompression sickness

Question 5

Which answer states a risk factor for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Overweight

Answer

Sleep deficiency

Answer

Smoking

Answer

Alcohol consumption

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Extroverted - stable

Answer

Introverted - stable

Answer

Introverted - unstable

Answer

Extroverted - unstable

Question 7

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

Answer

During a light and slow climb

Answer

Breathing takes place using the mouth only

Answer

All windows are completely closed

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

Answer

22000 ft

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10000 ft

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5000 ft

Question 9

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

Answer

30 to 40 seconds

Question 10

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

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