Understanding Aeronautical Decision-Making and Factors

Aeronautical Decision-Making Chp. 17 Aerodynamic Factors

It takes ________ to fully adapt to darkness

30 minutes

How to look for aircrafts during night flight

scan small sections slowly and use off-centering viewing

Haze

makes things look further than they actually are

Spatial Disorientation is:

state of confusion by faulty sensory information

Flight crew must use oxygen (cabin pressure):

12,500-14,000 MSL if in air for more than 30 minutes

Passengers must be provided oxygen above (cabin pressure):

15,000 MSL

Can pilots fly intoxicated passengers:

no unless it's an emergency

If you get into a drunk accident how long do you have to contact Civil Aviation Security Division?

60days after incident

Scud running:

lowering altitude to avoid clouds

IMC means:

instrument meteorology conditions.

Anit-authority:

don't tell me what to do

Impulsivity

doing something quickly

invulnerability

it wont happen to me

Macho

I can do it foolish attitude

Resignation

what's the use: I either get there or I dont

Large accumulations of carbon monoxide in

the human body result in...

loss of muscular power

Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning

increases as...

Altitude increases.

What preparations should a pilot take to

adapt the eyes for night flying?

Avoid bright white lights at least 30 minutes before

the flight.

What can prevent spatial disorientation?

Looking at instruments instead of relying on sensory

What often leads to spatial disorientation or

collision with ground / obstacles when

flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)?

Continuing flight into instrument conditions.

How long can you fly from alcohol consumption?

8 hours

less than ___ of alcohol in bloodstream to fly

.4 ounce

Third Class Medical

Single Pilots License

Valid 5 years under 40

Valid 2 years above 40

Second Class Medical

for a commercial pilot valid for 1 year

First Class Medical

ATP

Valid 1 year under 40

Valid 6 months above 40

Hypoxia means

reduced or not enough oxygen

ATIS

Automated Terminal Observation System

Hypoxia is caused by:

oxygen deficiency

sometimes increase in altitude

possibly carbon monoxide poisoning

IMSAFE

Illness

Medication

Stress

Alcohol

Fatigue

Emotion

Basic medical:

some conditions need specific insurance

valid drivers license

Valid FAA medical or not denied medical (revoked, suspended, withdrawn)

physician exam in past 48 months

medical examination checklist and faa checklist

online training course

What can you fly with basic medical?

less than 6000lbs aircraft with less than 6 occupant seats but no more than five passengers

basic med cannot work for compensation or hire

Basic med only applys to:

PIC

AWOS:

Automated Weather Observing System