Human Performance and Limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot Licence

Question 1

What is an appropriate reaction when a passenger during cruise flight suddenly feels uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Adjust cabin temperature and prevent excessive bank

Answer

Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed

Answer

Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets

Answer

Give additional oxygen and avoid low load factors

Question 2

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

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Constant flight check

Question 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

Point B

Answer

Point C

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Point D

Answer

Point A

Question 5

At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress

Accepted Answer

Point D

Answer

Point B

Answer

Point C

Answer

Point A

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Diving

Answer

Blood donation

Answer

Smoking

Answer

Menstruation

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4

Answer

1, 2, 3

Answer

2, 4

Answer

1

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

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If there is not enough information available

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During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

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During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Question 9

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

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5000 ft

Question 10

Complacency is a risk due to...

Accepted Answer

Increased cockpit automation

Answer

The high error rate of technical systems

Answer

The high number of mistakes normally made by humans

Answer

Better training options for young pilots

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