hpl sf foxtrot Flashcards
(48 cards)
A pilot accustomed to landing on a wide runway may feel, when on approach to a narrow runway, that he/she is
[ ] on the approach with the tendency to then [ ].
[too low][too high] [overshoot][land short]
[too high]
[land short]
When travelling to tropical regions, what should be avoided to prevent gastrointestinal upset?
[reheated or partially cooked food]
What do we say about human error?
a. it is inevitable
b. you can avoid it once you gain more flying experience
c. you can sometimes avoid it if you are rested well and had additional training
d. you can easily avoid it if you try hard enough.
a. it is inevitable
Consider hypoxia - which of the below are correct regarding Effective Performance Time (EPT).
- EPT is shorter than the Time of Useful Consciousness (TUC), for any given altitude.
- The duration of EPT varies little between individuals.
- The effect of stress on the duration of EPT is minimal.
- For a person at rest, EPT can be about 5-6 seconds at 40,000ft.
a. 2 and 3
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 4
d. 1 and 4
d. 1 and 4
According to James Reason, an organisation which collects and analyses relevant date relates top which components of safety culture?
a. Learning
b. Reporting
c. Informed
d. Just
c. Informed
What is the expiratory reserve volume?
select one
a. is the volume of air remaining in the lungs even after the most forceful expiration.
b. it is the volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each normal breath.
c. is the extra volume of air that can be inhaled over and beyond the normal tidal volume.
d. is the amount of air that can be still exhaled by forceful expiration after the end of the normal tidal expiration.
d. is the amount of air that can be still exhaled by forceful expiration after the end of the normal tidal expiration.
After looking down at the flight log in flight, when the pilot looks out again he/she realises that the aircraft is banked 20 degrees to the right. The pilot immediately resorts level flight, however feels that they are turning left. What is being described?
a. This is a somatogravic illusion, which involves angular acceleration lasting for more than 30 seconds, giving the false sensation of being in straight and level flight while the aircraft is actually turning.
b. This is an illusion caused by a malfunction of the vestibular system that usually occurs when visual reference is lost for more than 30 seconds and the pilot is NOT trained in reduced visibility.
c. This is a vestibular illusion called ‘leans’ which can occur during VFR and IFR flights: it must be counteracted by referring to the instruments, since the false sensation of bank may last or quite a while.
d. This is the ‘leans’, a vestibular illusion that does not occur during the VFR flight, because outside visual cues are present, and sight is the most important sense to rely on in case of conflicting sensorial information.
c. This is a vestibular illusion called ‘leans’ which can occur during VFR and IFR flights: it must be counteracted by referring to the instruments, since the false sensation of bank may last or quite a while.
What of the following form part of the 9 steps in decision making?
a. high workload, risk assessment, consequences
b. development of options, confirmation of bias, implementation.
c. risk assessment, evaluation of options, review and feedback.
d. definition of the aim, decision, ergonomics
c. risk assessment, evaluation of options, review and feedback.
The main variable for the control of human respiration is [ ].
[carbon dioxide concentration]
What is the somatic nervous system responsible for?
a. it is responsible for body movement and sensing of external stimuli and is mostly concerned with conscious functions.
b. is is mostly concerned with unconscious functions like the control of blood vessels and the internal organs.
c. it is blandly responsible for preparing the body for action e.g. secreting adrenaline for fight or flight.
d. it controls the activities and functions of the gut.
a. it is responsible for body movement and sensing of external stimuli and is mostly concerned with conscious functions.
When a pilot is controlling an aircraft, the ability to maintain level flight while adjusting the power, without effort or conscious thought, is a skill kept in the:
a. working memory
b. long term memory
c. semantic memory
d. short term memory
b. long term memory
In the Swiss cheese model, what do the holes represent?
a. missing data in the risk management system
b. errors in the system or process
c. systems or processes designed to prevent harm
d. systems or processes put in place to reduce risk
b. errors in the system or process
What of the following statements correctly described the equalisation of pressure within the ear during climb and descent?
a. pressure differences between the inner ear and the outside environment are eliminated by the Eustachian tube, which connects the ear with the nasal passage.
b. pressure differences between the middle ear and the outside environment are equalised by the Otolith tube, which connects the ear with the sinus cavities.
c. pressure differences between the middle ear and the outside environment are eliminated by the Eustachian tube, which connects the ear with the back of the throat.
d. pressure differences between the inner ear and the outside environment are equalise day the Otolith tube, which connects the ear with the nasal passage.
c. pressure differences between the middle ear and the outside environment are eliminated by the Eustachian tube, which connects the ear with the back of the throat.
After passing the ‘break-point’ performance:
a. peaks then level out
b. is initially degraded then becomes enhanced
c. is enhanced
d. is degraded
d. is degraded
A major source of error using check lists is that they may be responded to
[ ] rather than [ ].
[automatically] [diligently]
What is the alveolus surrounded by?
select one
a. alveolar ducts
b. mucous glands
c. capillaries
d. bronchioles
c. capillaries
The symptoms caused by gas bubbles under the skin following a decompression are called:
a. bends
b. creeps
c. chokes
d. leans
b. creeps
What part of the vestibular systems detects linear acceleration?
a. the saccule
b. the otoliths
c. the cochlea
d. the semi-circular canals
b. the otoliths
High altitude flight operations expose flight crew to increased levels of cosmic radiation. The four main factors influencing the level of radiation, in order of relative importance are:
a. altitude, latitude, solar activity (e.g. solar flares) and the height of the ionosphere.
b. altitude, airspeed, the earth’s magnetic field and solar activity (e.g. solar flares)
c. latitude, altitude, space weather (e.g. solar storms) and the earth’s magnetic field
d. altitude, latitude, normal solar activity and random solar activity (e.g. solar flares).
d. altitude, latitude, normal solar activity and random solar activity (e.g. solar flares).
The analysis of aviation accidents distinguished between active and latent failures. Which of the following scenarios is an example of a latent failure?
a. after the leading aircraft slows down more than anticipated on final approach, the air traffic controller realises too late that the minimum separation is reduced.
b. the pilot correctly reads back the new altitude assignment during a climb but proceeds to set it incorrectly in the autopilot mode control panel.
c. the aircraft technician fails to follow all the steps on the job card and forgets to reconnect the altimeter’s static port during a routine maintenance check.
d. the airline management decided to cut costs in all departments, including the flight training department, due to a global economic downturn.
d. the airline management decided to cut costs in all departments, including the flight training department, due to a global economic downturn.
The circadian rhythm will resynchronise to local time after [ ] days when crossing time zones changing by
[ ] hours.
[ 1 ]
[ 1-1.5 ]
A co-pilot with extensive experience on type is crewed with a new Captain who is relatively inexperienced. Whilst on final approach in bad weather the co-pilot states ‘I’ll make it’ despite the crew not having established visual reference with the landing area. The Captain doesn’t react. This is an example of:
a. risky shift
b. a mismatch of role and status
c. synergistic cockpit authority gradient
d. conformity
b. a mismatch of role and status
What level of received nouse can cause Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)?
a. exposure to continuous, high frequencies above 10hz and intense sounds above 120db
b. exposure to sudden, low frequencies below 20hz and/ or continuous high frequencies above 20hz
c. exposure to loud, intense sounds above 85db and low, continuous frequencies below 20hz
d. a one-time exposure to noises above 120db and/or continuous exposure to nose above 85db
d. a one-time exposure to noises above 120db and/or continuous exposure to nose above 85db
In the absence of external reference points, the sensations that the vehicle in which you are sitting is moving when it is in fact the vehicle directly alongside which is moving is a [ ] illusion.
[relative motion]
