Private Pilot Book Exam 3 - Human Factors

Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgement

Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight?

spatial disorientation

A lack of orientation with regard to the position, attitude, or movement of the aircraft in space is defined as

that flight time in excess of 30 minutes at those altitudes

When operating an aircraft at cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL, supplemental oxygen shall be used during

look to the side of the object and scan slowly

The best method to use when looking for other traffic at night is to

15,000 feet MSL

Unless each occupant is provided with supplemental oxygen, no person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry above a maximum cabin pressure altitude of

systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals

Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight-and-level flight?

slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud

A pilot experiencing the effects of hyperventilation should be able to restore the proper carbon dioxide level in the body by

clear days

Most midair collision accidents occur during

visual cues are taken away, as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)

Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if

hyperventilation

When a stressful situation is encountered in flight, an abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed in and out can cause a condition known as

peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing off center viewing

The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during nighttime hours is to use

anti-authority, impulsivity, macho, resignation, and invulnerability

Hazardous attitudes occur to every pilot to some degree at some time. What are some of these hazardous attitudes?

not exceed 10 degrees and view each sector at least 1 second

Eye movements during daytime collision avoidance scanning should

all traffic or terrain features appear to be father away than their actual distance

What effect does haze have on the ability to see traffic or terrain features during flight?

i am not helpless

What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of resignation?

a state of oxygen deficiency in the body

Which statement best defines hypoxia?

taking chances is foolish

What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of macho?

there will be no apparent relative motion between your aircraft and the other aircraft

How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft?

avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before the flight

What preparation should a pilot make to adapt the eyes for night flying?

follow the rules

What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of anti-authority?

altitude increases

Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as

having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs

The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by

recognizing hazardous thoughts

In the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, what is the first step in neutralizing a hazardous attitude?

the pilot

Who is responsible for determining whether a pilot is fit to fly for a particular flight, even though he or she holds a current medical certificate?

rely upon the aircraft instrument indications

If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to

it could happen to me

What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of invulnerability?

scud running

What is it often called when a pilot pushes his or her capabilities and the aircraft's limits by trying to maintain visual contact with the terrain in low visibility and ceiling?

checklists

What is one of the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks?

human error

What is the one common factor which affects most preventable accidents?

not so fast, think first

What antidotal phrase can help reverse the hazardous attitude of impulsivity?

scan slowly to permit off center viewing

What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight?

continual flight into instrument conditions

What often leads to spatial disorientation or collision with ground/obstacles when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)?

wait until the temperature decreases, and recalculate the takeoff performance

A pilot and two passengers landed on a 2,100 foot east-west gravel strip with an elevation of 1,800 feet. The temperature is warmer than expected and after computing the density altitude it is determined the takeoff distance over a 50 foot obstacle is 1,980 feet. The airplane is 75 pounds under gross weight. What would be the best choice?

emotional tension, anxiety, or fear

Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?

visually scan the entire area for collision avoidance

Prior to starting each maneuver, pilots should

loss of muscular power

Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in the human body result in