pilot error Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
what does hypoxia cause
A
euphoria, impaired reasoning, unusual fatigue, loss of consciousness
2
Q
what can be experienced as hyperventilation progresses?
A
suffocation symptoms and drowsiness
3
Q
DECIDE
A
Detect
Estimate
Choose
Identify
Do
Evaluate
4
Q
how to counteract hyperventilation
A
slow the breathing rate
5
Q
what is a condition that could trigger hypoxia
A
excess carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
6
Q
levels to use supplemental oxygen at to avoid hypoxia (day and night)
A
10,000ft = day
5,000ft = night
7
Q
what does rain on windscreen do to mountains
A
makes them appear lower
8
Q
TUC at 20,000ft
A
5 to 12 minutes
9
Q
where will hill appear 1/2NM away when windshield wet
A
260 ft lower (5 degrees lower)
10
Q
hypoxic hypoxia
A
lack of sufficient oxygen at altitude
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