Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

Answer

22000 ft

Answer

10000 ft

Answer

5000 ft

Question 2

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

Answer

The olfactory perception (smell)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

Answer

If there is not enough information available

Answer

During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

Answer

During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain.

Answer

Binocular vision.

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Colour blindness.

Answer

Rapid eye movements.

Question 7

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

Answer

During a light and slow climb

Answer

Breathing takes place using the mouth only

Answer

All windows are completely closed

Question 8

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight.

Answer

Sports

Answer

100 % oxygen after decompression

Answer

Smoking

Question 9

Wings level after a longer period of turning can lead to the impression of...

Accepted Answer

Turning into the opposite direction.

Answer

Starting a climb

Answer

Steady turning in the same direction as before

Answer

Starting a descent

Question 10

A Grey-out is the result of...

Accepted Answer

Positive g-forces

Answer

Hyperventilation

Answer

Tiredness

Answer

Hypoxia

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