Emeergencies, Hazards, and Flight Physiology

A pilot is holding at an initial approach fix after having experienced two-way radio communications failure. When should that pilot begin descent for the instrument approach?. At the EFC time as amended by ATC. N/A. N/A.

An experienced, current, and proficient pilot fails to notice the landing gear is not extended for landing. This is an example of. problem detection. N/A. N/A.

When making an approach to a narrower-than-usual runway, without VASI assistance, the pilot should be aware that the approach. altitude may be lower than it appears. N/A. N/A.

After experiencing two-way radio communications failure en route, when should a pilot begin the descent for the instrument approach?. Upon arrival at any initial approach fix for the instrument approach procedure but not before the flight plan ETA as amended by ATC. N/A. N/A.

Penetrating fog while flying an approach at night, you might experience the illusion of. pitching up. N/A. N/A.

What is the most effective way to use the eyes during night flight?. Scan slowly to permit offcenter viewing. N/A. N/A.

Cultural issues in CRM. must be adressed for each training population. N/A. N/A.

What altitude and route should be used if the pilot is flying in IFR weather conditions and has two-way radio communications failure?. Continue on the route specified in the clearance and fly the highest of the following: the last assigned altitude, altitude ATC has informed the pilot to expect, or to the MEA. N/A. N/A.

Which range of codes should a pilot avoid switching through when changing transponder codes?. 7500, 7600, and 7700 series. N/A. N/A.

One purpose of crew resource management is to give crews the tools to. recognize and mitigate hazards. N/A. N/A.

Sudden penetration of fog can create the illusion of. pitching up. N/A. N/A.

If a pilot is being radar vectored in IFR conditions and loses radio communications with ATC, what action should be taken?. Fly direct to a fix, route, or airway specified in the vector clearance. N/A. N/A.

While making prolonged constant rate turns under IFR conditions, an abrupt head movement can create the illusion of rotation on an entirely different axis. This is known as. Coriolis illusion. N/A. N/A.

Stress distaction can interfere with judgment to the extent that. unwarranted risks are taken. N/A. N/A.

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?. Dizziness. N/A. N/A.

What conditions would cause an air traffic controller to issue you a safety alert?. When the aircraft altitude places it in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other traffic. N/A. N/A.

Scanning procedures for effective collision avoidance should constitute. looking outside for 15 seconds, then inside for 5 seconds, then repeat. N/A. N/A.

A pilot making a blood donation in order to help a sick associate should be aware that for several weeks. sufficient oxygen may not reach the cells in the body. N/A. N/A.

What is the effect of alcohol consumption on functions of the body?. Alcohol has an adverse effect, especially as altitude increases. N/A. N/A.

It is the responsibility of the pilot and crew to report a near midair collision as a result of proximity of at least. 500 feet or less to another aircraft. N/A. N/A.

Which of the following is one of the five traits discovered to be common in pilots who have had accidents in their past?. A tendency to be impulsive rather than disciplined, especially in decision making. N/A. N/A.

Hazardous vortex turbulence that might be encountered behind large aircraft is created only when that aircraft is. developing lift. N/A. N/A.

What effect would a light crosswind have on the wingtip vortices generated by a large airplane that has just taken off?. The upwind vortex will tend to remain on the runway longer than the downwind vortex. N/A. N/A.

What airport condition is reported by the tower when more than one wind condition at different positions on the airport is reported?. Wind shear. N/A. N/A.

A pilot is more subject to spatial disorientation when. body sensations are used to interpret flight attitudes. N/A. N/A.

Human behavior. is responsible for three out of four accidents. N/A. N/A.

An air carrier crew fixated on completing the last flight of a four day trip often may exhibit. get-there-itis. N/A. N/A.

When making a landing over darkened or featureless terrain such as water of snow, a pilot should be aware of the possibility of illusion. The approach may appear to be too. high. N/A. N/A.

The crew monitoring function is essential,. particulary during approach and landing to prevent CFIT. N/A. N/A.

Error management. should recognize not all errors can be prevented. N/A. N/A.

The illusion of being in a noseup attitude which may occur during a rapid acceleration takeoff is known as. somatogravic illusion. N/A. N/A.

When using the Earth´s horizon as a reference point to determine the relative position of other aircraft, most concern would be for aircraft. on the horizon and increasing in size. N/A. N/A.

What is the most fatal (in number) phase of flight?. Approach. N/A. N/A.

Altitude-induced hypoxia is caused by what atmospheric condition?. Insufficient partial pressure of the inhaled oxygen. N/A. N/A.

A pilot should be aware the alcohol in one beer can be detected for as long as. 3 hours. N/A. N/A.

Under what condition should a pilot on IFR advise ATC of minimum fuel status?. If the remaining fuel precludes any due delay. N/A. N/A.

You have just touched down on the runway faster than planned in the haze at night. You realize that you have just experienced. an atmospheric distance illusion. N/A. N/A.

Under 14 CFR Part 91, what are the minimum number of hours that must pass after a person consumes alcohol before they may act as a crewmember?. 8. N/A. N/A.

The maximum tailwind component of the airplane is 10 knots. The actual tailwind calculated is 11 knots. Other aircraft are continuing to land, so you decide to ignore the limitation and land as well. Which hazardous attitude are you displaying?. Anti-authority. N/A. N/A.

To avoid the wingtip vortices of a departing jet airplane during takeoff, the pilot should. climb above and stay upwinf of the jet airplane´s flightpath. N/A. N/A.

CRM is defined as. application of team management in the flight deck environment. N/A. N/A.

When is ear blockage most likely to occur?. Upon descent and is aggravated by upper respiratory infection. N/A. N/A.

When a recently certificated pilot decides to not wait any longer for the fog and low ceilings to burn off, this pilot may be exhibiting the hazardous. impulsive attitude. N/A. N/A.

What illusion, if any, can rain on the windscreen create?. Higher than actual. N/A. N/A.

How does the wake turbulence vortex circulate around each wingtip?. Outward, upward, and around the wingtip. N/A. N/A.

An experienced pilot mistakes the runway heading for the instructed heading for departure. What kind of error is this?. Detection error. N/A. N/A.

In order to assess the risk in aeronautical decision making, what two basic considerations are recommended?. Likelihood and severity. N/A. N/A.

Which procedure is recommended to prevent or overcome spatial disorientation?. Rely entirely on the indications of the flight instruments. N/A. N/A.

The most important key to risk management is. management of external pressures. N/A. N/A.

Which observed target aircraft would be of most concern with respect to collision avoidance?. One which appears to be ahead with no lateral or vertical movement and s increasing in size. N/A. N/A.

To improve the effectiveness and safety of the entire operations team as a working system, CRM training should include. failures the flight crew must work through as a team. N/A. N/A.

In the dark, a stationary light will appear to move when stared at for a period of time. The illusion is known as. autokinesis. N/A. N/A.

Automatic Decision-Making is. a reflexive type of decision-making. N/A. N/A.

Crew resource management (CRM) is. one way to make good decisions. N/A. N/A.

While in IFR conditions, a pilot experiences two-way radio communications failure. Which route should be flown in the absence of an ATC assigned route or a route ATC has advised to expect in a further clearance?. The route filed in the flight plan. N/A. N/A.

Which would most likely result in hyperventilation?. A stressful situation causing anxiety. N/A. N/A.

Pilot performance can be seriously degraded by. prescribed and over-the-counter medications. N/A. N/A.

Accident-prone pilots tend to. have disdain toward rules. N/A. N/A.

An air carrier aircraft flown into the ground while troubleshooting a landing gear fault is an example of. loss of situational awareness. N/A. N/A.

CRM training refers to. the three components of initial indoctrination awareness, recurrent practice and feedback, and continual reinforcement. N/A. N/A.

Loss of cabin pressure may result in hypoxia because as cabin altitude increases. oxygen partial pressure is decreased. N/A. N/A.

Haze can give the illusion that the aircraft is. farther from the runway than it actually is. N/A. N/A.

Risk management, as part of the aeronautical decision making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight?. Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment. N/A. N/A.

Wingtip vortices created by large aircraft tend to. sink below the aircraft generating the turbulence. N/A. N/A.

To allow pilots of in-trail lighter aircraft to make flight path adjustments to avoid wake turbulence, pilots of heavy and large jet aircraft should fly. on the established glidepath and on the approach course centerline or runway centerline extended. N/A. N/A.

In multicrew environment, who is responsible for the tone, pace, and outcome of decisions made, and will be held accountable for all outcomes in air carrier flights?. Captain. N/A. N/A.

A pilot is flying in IFR weather conditions and has two-way radio communications failure. What altitude should be used?. Last assigned altitude, altitude ATC has advised to expect, or the MEA, whichever is highest. N/A. N/A.

While experiencing a hangover, a pilot. will have impaired motor and mental responses. N/A. N/A.

Which is a common symptom of hyperventilation?. Tingling sensations. N/A. N/A.

In order to achieve the highest level of safety. each crewmember must carefully monitor the aircraft´s flight path. N/A. N/A.

You should advise ATC of minimum fuel status when your fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching your destination, you cannot accept any undue delay. If your remaining usable fuel suppl suggests the need for traffic priority to ensure a safe landing, declare an emergency due to low fuel and report fuel remaining in minutes. N/A. N/A.

CRM error management includes. error prevention, error detection, and recovery from the error. N/A. N/A.

What wind condition prolongs the hazards of wake turbulence on a landing runway for the longest period of time?. Light quartering tailwind. N/A. N/A.

When an aircraft pilot takes off as ordered in the afternoon when embedded thunderstorms are indicated on radar and NOAA is broadcasting weather watches, it might be described as an example of. the resigned effect. N/A. N/A.

An experienced pilot trying to meet a schedule. can fail to perceive operational pitfalls. N/A. N/A.

Consumption of alcohol. can severely impair a person for more than 8 hours. N/A. N/A.

What type of stressor can lead to poor decision making?. Lack of sleep. N/A. N/A.

Sleep intertia refers to a period of. impaired performance following awakening from a regula sleep cycle or nap. N/A. N/A.

What is the hijack code?. 7500. N/A. N/A.

The illusion associated with landing on a narrower than usual runway may result in the pilot flying a. lower approach with the risk of striking objects along the approach path or landing short. N/A. N/A.

Which flight conditions of a large jet airplane create the most severe flight hazard by generating wingtip vortices of the greates strength?. Heavy, slow, gear and flaps up. N/A. N/A.

Which statement is true concerning the wake turbulence produced by a large transport aircraft?. The vortex characteristics of any given aircraft may be altered by extending the flaps or changing the speed. N/A. N/A.

Hypoxia is the result of which of these conditions?. Insufficient oxygen reaching the brain. N/A. N/A.

What minimum condition is suggested for declaring an emergency?. Anytime the pilot is doubtful of a condition that could adversely affect flight safety. N/A. N/A.

What does the term ´minimum fuel´ imply to ATC?. Advisory that indicates an emergency situation is possible should an undue delay occur. N/A. N/A.

You have just touched down hard in the rain on a narrower-than-usual runway at night. You realize you have just experienced. an atmospheric height illusion. N/A. N/A.

If you take off behind a heavy jet that has just landed, you should plan to lift off. beyond the point where the jet touched down. N/A. N/A.