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Question ID: 460

A Graveyard Spin is

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a fatal accident caused by a state of spinning the fluid in the brain.

B

a spin in which the pilot, on recovery, tends to re-enter the spin due to the somatogyral illusion where the vestibular system no longer senses radial acceleration.

C

an illusion caused by misperception of being higher than you really are when performing a spin. Thus the recovery tends to be dangerously low.

D

a spin manoeuvre that should only be performed by well-trained pilots.

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Question ID: 457

Barotrauma of the middle ear will most likely occur

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in sudden steep turns.

B

when descending rapidly.

C

when climbing.

D

during a long high altitude flight.

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Question ID: 456

To resynchronize a circadian rhythm, it takes more time after

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south-north flights.

B

westbound flights.

C

eastbound flights.

D

north-south flights.

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Question ID: 455

What is the effect of tiredness on attention?

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It leads to ones attention being dispersed between different centres of interest.

B

It reduces the ability to manage multiple matters.

C

It has no specific effects on attention.

D

It increases the ability to manage multiple matters.

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Question ID: 454

The relevance of check procedures during flight becomes even more important when

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conducting a longer flight than you would normally perform.

B

flying an aircraft which you have flown many times before.

C

flying an aircraft which you have flown recently.

D

flying an unfamiliar type of aircraft and experiencing mental pressure.

Explanation

As this is a new aircraft type to the Pilot In Command (PIC) it would become more important to reassure that everything is operating as expected to avoid high mental pressure raising further.

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Question ID: 451

Carbon dioxide

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is approximately 13 % of ambient air at flight level 180.

B

is increased in the blood and the brain during hyperventilation.

C

is a normal product of internal respiration.

D

may reach toxic levels in the flight deck due to incomplete fuel combustion.

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Question ID: 448

Decision-making is about

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a subjective choice between options to achieve a goal.

B

a totally objective choice between options to achieve a goal proposed by the pilot in command.

C

a choice always based on the experience of the pilot in command.

D

making a choice between different options to achieve a goal.

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Question ID: 444

What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?

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Control of reflexes.

B

Regulation of information processing.

C

Regulation of vital functions.

D

Control of body motion.

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Question ID: 441

Alcohol, when taken simultaneously with drugs, may

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compensate for side effects of drugs.

B

intensify the effects of the drugs.

C

increase the rate of alcohol elimination from the blood.

D

show undesired effects only during night flights.

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Question ID: 439

Flying a coordinated level turn will

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first give the impression of climb, then the impression of descent.

B

make the blood being pooled in the head.

C

make the body’s pressure receptors feel an increased pressure along the body’s vertical axis.

D

make the seat-of-the-pants sense feel a decreased pressure along the body’s vertical axis

Explanation

as we turn a level turn, more force is applied and we have the sensation we are climbing

this may lead to the pilot pitching the nose down

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Question ID: 436

Over-the-counter drugs

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are safe for pilots since they do not need any prescription.

B

may have some adverse effects on a pilot’s performance.

C

may be used at any time on flight duty.

D

do not have any effects on the central nervous system.

Explanation

Just because drugs are available over the counter it doesn't mean they can't cause a negative effects to performance

Hay fever tablets alone can be enough to make you drowsy enough to fall asleep

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Question ID: 435

Alcohol, when taken in minor quantities,

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can make the brain cells more susceptible to hypoxia.

B

will stimulate the brain, making the pilot resistant to hypoxia.

C

may improve one’s mental functions, so that the symptoms of hypoxia can be recognised more easily.

D

will have no detrimental effect on brain function.

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Question ID: 432

What part of the eye regulates light input

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Iris

B

Lens

C

Retina

D

Pupil

Explanation

The pupil is the hole where the light enters... the iris is what is actually opening and closing to allow light in

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Question ID: 431

Fuel cock designs are always

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Always follow their own design idea regardless of other aircraft

B

Differs from aircraft to aircraft

C

Designed to have the same layout

D

The manufacture uses the same design in all its aircraft, but may differ from other manufactures

Explanation

This is a real annoyance, the off position in one aircraft can be different to another and you may accidentally turn off your fuel in an aircraft thinking your changing tanks, this is something you need to be careful of

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Question ID: 430

Cockpit designs are always

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The manufacture uses the same design in all its aircraft, but may differ from other manufactures

B

Always follow their own design idea regardless of other aircraft

C

Designed to have the same layout

D

Is random and follows no pattern

Explanation

Cockpits will all follow similar designs, the most common one is the 6 Instruments will always generally follow the same design, airspeed on the top left, etc - this helps reduce pilot errors

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Question ID: 427

Which statement concerning environmental threats is true (TEM model)?

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Environmental threats, can be controlled (for example removed or, at least, minimised) at source by aviation organisations.

B

Environmental threats refer to weather and terrain only.

C

Environmental threats are usually latent in nature.

D

Some environmental threats can be planned for and some will arise spontaneously, but they all have to be managed by flight crews in real time.

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Question ID: 425

Refer to the TEM model and give an example for an environmental threat

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maintenance error

B

equipment change

C

contaminated runway

D

late arrival

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Question ID: 423

What is meant by the term CRM today?

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Cockpit resource management.

B

Crew resource management.

C

Company resource management.

D

Crew reliability measurement.

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Question ID: 418

What is a motor programme

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requires conscious thought to be initiated and maintained.

B

does not require any conscious thought.

C

does not require conscious thought to be initiated but does require conscious thought to maintain.

D

once running does not require conscious thought.

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Question ID: 413

In the decision-making process, confirmation bias results in

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overestimating the frequency of some events

B

a tendency to look for information which confirms the validity of the decision

C

a tendency to look for approval by other crew-members, or by the ATC

D

choosing familiar solutions, even if they are not the best ones

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