human performance Flashcards
To avoid confusion of altitude during a manoeuvre it is best to
Try to keep the horizon in view as a reference datum
Peer pressure may result in an inexperienced pilot
Flying in situations or conditions that are beyond there ability
When flying as a pilot the blood alcohol limit must not exceed
20 milligrams per 100 mililtres
Air is compressed of a mixture of different gasses and water vapour these proportions are
78% nitrogen 21% oxygen and 1% other gases
Symptoms of hypoxia would include impaired thinking and judgement , slow reactions , diminished vision and hearing plus
Mental and muscular incoordination , impairment of memory
If used to land on a level runway landing on a runway which slopes up, as seen from the approach can give the impression that the runway is
Shorter than it is
The ear consists of how many parts
Three parts, inner. Middle outer
A lack of sufficient oxygen to meet the needs of the body tissue is called
Hypoxia
The best way to maintain a lookout whilst flying is to
Constantly look at various party’s of the sky with a pulse to take in the segment being searched
Effective lookout is best a hived by
Moving the head and eyes to search segments of the sky
Hyperventilation can be caused by
Anxiety, stress or excitement