Human Performance and Limitations Exam ⋆ Flexwing Scotland

#1. Effective lookout is best achieved by:

A continuous moving of the head with eyes looking straight ahead

Moving the head and eyes to search segments of the sky

Checking Pilot Aware constantly

Continuous sweeping eye movement

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#2. Medication may have side effects which impair a pilots ability to fly. To reduce the risk, pilots should:

Not take any medication before a flight

Only take medication which has been purchased from a chemist

Consult a doctor on any side effects which may result from particular medication

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#3. Maximum weekly intake of alcohol for men and women are:

14-21 units for Men 12-14 Units for Womenn

21-28 units for Men 14-21 Units for Women

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#4. Alcohol accelerates the effects of hypoxia:

False

Sometimes

True

Occasionally

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#5. Carbon monoxide is odourless, but an indication of poisoning is:

Hyperactivity

Loss of muscle power

A Reddening of the hands

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#6. Rapid breathing and tingling in the finger tips are signs of:

Frostbite

Barotrauma

Hyperventilation

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#7. Smokers who smoke 20 cigarettes a day will be able to absorb less oxygen than non smokers.

True

False

Depends on individual

No Difference

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#8. If used to landing on a level runway, landing on a runway which slopes up, as seen from the approach can give the impression of:

Increased Length

Down slope

Reduced Length

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#9. Following flying in extremely cold conditions, you find your fingers are showing signs of frostbite. You should:

Rub your hands together to generate heat

Hold your hands near a fire to warm them quickly

Put your hands under your armpits to warm them

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#10. If suffering from a head cold, a pilot should:

Fly with adequate medication

Not fly at all

Not fly as P1

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#11. Your passenger burns his elbow on the exhaust of your aircraft. You should:

Flood the burnt area with water and leave the burnt clothing in place until you reach hospital

Burn the other elbow just to be fair

Strip away the burnt clothing and soak the elbow keeping it wet until you reach hospital

Strip away the burnt clothing and keep the burnt area dry until you reach hospital

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#12. At what height should a pilot consider the need for additional oxygen?

10,000m

8000 ft

12,000 ft

10,000 ft

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#13. The reactions of a 30 year old pilot are generally:

Similar to a 60 year old

Better than a 60 year old

Slower than a 60 year old

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#14. A unit of alcohol takes how long to clear the bloodstream?

60 Minutes

45 Minutes

75 Minutes

90 Minutes

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#15. Flying following giving blood can lead to:

Hypoxia

Septicemia

Barotrauma

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