Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

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 2

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

Accepted Answer

Macho and invulnerability

Answer

Invulnerability and self-abandonment

Answer

Self-abandonment and macho

Answer

Impulsivity and carefulness

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

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 5

During flight you have to solve a problem, how do you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Primarily fly the aeroplane and keep it stable, then attend to the problem and keep flying the aeroplane

Answer

There is no time for solving problems during flight

Answer

Solve problem immediately, otherwise refer to the operating handbook

Answer

Contact other pilot via radio for help, keep flying

Question 6

The occurrence of a vertigo is most likely when moving the head...

Accepted Answer

During a turn

Answer

During a straight horizontal flight

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During a climb

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During a descent

Question 7

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

Answer

5000 feet

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22000 feet

Answer

7000 feet

Question 8

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

Answer

Constant flight check

Question 9

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

Accepted Answer

21 %

Answer

78 %

Answer

12 %

Answer

18.9 %

Question 10

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

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