ADM And Physiology Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is the primary objective of the aviation physiology lesson?
To gain a basic understanding of aviation physiology and its role in enhancing aviation safety
The lesson includes learning to use manufacturer data to predict performance and control helicopter weight and balance.
What does Crew Resource Management (CRM) involve?
Utilizing all possible resources in the flight environment, including cockpit and external resources
Originally meant cockpit resource management, now includes resources like flight crews and ATC.
What is Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)?
A systematic process that allows pilots to make the best possible decisions for a given circumstance
Critical to a safe aviation career.
What does the acronym D.E.C.I.D.E. represent in the decision-making process?
Define the problem, Evaluate the options, Choose a solution, Implement the solution, Decide if the solution worked, and Evaluate the outcome
Recommended by the FAA for reliable decision-making.
What is situational awareness?
Being aware of current events and predicting future events based on observations and experience
Important for making accurate predictions in flight situations.
What are the responsibilities of the Pilot-in-Command?
Directly responsible for the operation of the aircraft and may deviate from rules in emergencies
Must report any deviations when requested by the Administrator.
What are the key factors to ensure fitness for flight?
I.M.S.A.F.E. (Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotions)
A self-assessment tool for pilots.
What is hypoxia?
A state of oxygen deficiency in the blood
Can occur in various forms, including hypoxic, hypemic, histotoxic, and stagnant.
What are the symptoms of hypoxia?
- Fatigue
- Impaired judgement
- Sense of well-being/Euphoria
- Headaches
- Reduced Vision
- Improper Decision Making
- Blue lips/fingers (Cyanosis)
These symptoms indicate a lack of oxygen to the brain.
What is the requirement for using supplemental oxygen at altitudes above 12,500 feet MSL?
Oxygen must be used after 30 minutes at 12,500-14,000 MSL, the entire duration at 14,000-15,000 MSL, and by all occupants above 15,000 MSL
Ensures safety in reduced oxygen environments.
What is hyperventilation?
An excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood
Can be caused by anxiety and stress.
What is spatial disorientation?
Lack of orientation regarding the position, attitude, or movement of the aircraft in space
Occurs when at least two of the vestibular, visual, or somatosensory systems disagree.
What are the three types of spatial disorientation illusions?
- Vestibular
- Visual
- Landing
Remembered using the acronym I.C.E.F.L.A.G.S.
What is motion sickness?
Airsickness caused by the brain receiving conflicting messages about the body’s state
Typically resolves after initial flight experiences.
What are the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Prevents oxygen from being carried in the blood, leading to hypemic hypoxia
CO bonds to hemoglobin 200 times more easily than oxygen.
What causes dehydration in flight?
Hot weather and diuretic drinks like caffeinated beverages
Common signs include headaches, fatigue, cramps, and dizziness.
What is decompression sickness (DCS)?
Exposure to low barometric pressures causing nitrogen bubbles to form in body tissues
Can occur during rapid decompression or flying unpressurized aircraft.
Fill in the blank: The acronym I.M.S.A.F.E. stands for _______.
Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotions
