Human Performance and limitations - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

What does the term "Red-out" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Red vision" during negative g-loads

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Falsified colour perception during sunrise and sunset

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Anaemia caused by an injury

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Rash during decompression sickness

Question 2

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

Accepted Answer

0.01 percent

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0.03 percent

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0.1 percent

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0.3 percent

Question 3

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Smoking

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Alcohol

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Unhealthy food

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Little sleep

Question 4

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

Accepted Answer

Human failure

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Technical failure

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Meteorological influences

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Geographical influences

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Turning into the opposite direction

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Starting a climb

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Steady turning in the same direction as before

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Starting a descent

Question 6

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

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During a light and slow climb

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

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All windows are completely closed

Question 7

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

Accepted Answer

1 %

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21 %

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78 %

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0.1 %

Question 8

What is the correct term for an involuntary and stereotypical reaction of an organism to the stimulation of a receptor?

Accepted Answer

Reflex

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Reduction

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Coherence

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Virulence

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Adjust cabin temperature and prevent excessive bank

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Avoid conversation and choose a higher airspeed

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Switch on the heater blower and provide thermal blankets

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Give additional oxygen and avoid low load factors

Question 10

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

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The olfactory perception (smell)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

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