HF question pool

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RAANZ, Freepost 102829, PO Box 15-016, Dinsdale 3243, Hamilton

Your exam will be 20 questions randomly drawn from this question pool.

1 In the I'M SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the I stand for?

A

     Instruments

B

     Ignition

C

     Illness

D

    Information

 E

      
2 In the IM SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the M stand for?

A

     Mental state

B

     Medication

C

     Maps

D

    Modifications

 E

      
3 In the I'M SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the S stand for?

A

     Security

B

     Stabiliser

C

     Systems

D

    Stress

 E

      
4 In the I'M SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the A stand for?

A

     Alcohol or drugs

B

     Angle of attack

C

     Attitude

D

    Altitude

 E

      
5 In the I'M SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the F stand for?

A

     Feelings

B

     Fatigue

C

     Flaps

D

    Fuel

 E

      
6 In the I'M SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the E stand for?

A

     Engine

B

     Education

C

     Eject

D

    Eating

 E

      
7 Where is the human vision blind spot?

A

     At the outer edge of vision

B

     Just off the centre of vision

C

     Where the wing obscures the view

D

    The back of your head

 E

      
8 What is the typical time lag from seeing to responding?

A

     Immediate

B

     Less than 1 second

C

     About 7 seconds

D

    About 10 seconds

 E

      
9 The human eye is most sensitive to...

A

     Fixed targets in the centre of vision

B

     Moving targets in the centre of vision

C

     Fixed targets in peripheral vision

D

    Moving targets in peripheral vision

 E

      
10 The 20 degree/2 second rule means...

A

     A sweeping continuous scan covering 20 degrees in 2 seconds

B

     A coordinated turn taking 2 seconds per 20 degrees

C

     The maximum warm-up rate for a water cooled engine

D

    A stepping scan stopping at every 20 degrees for at least 2 seconds

 E

      
11 Where do eyes naturally focus when looking at a featureless sky?

A

     At infinity

B

     3-4 meters distant

C

     At arms length

D

    Extreme close-up

 E

      
12 What are the effects of oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) on vision?

A

     Loss of sharpness

B

     Loss of colour

C

     Loss of peripheral vision

D

    All of the above

 E

      
13 What are the effects of high G forces on vision?

A

     Loss of colour

B

     Loss of peripheral vision

C

     Blurring of vision leading to blackout

D

    All of the above

 E

      
14 What is the best direction to clean or wipe down a canopy for best visibility in sun glint?

A

     Circular motion

B

     Horizontal motion

C

     Vertical motion

D

    Doesn't matter

 E

      
15 At what altitudes do the effects of oxygen deprivation become significant?

A

     Noticeable above 8000ft, critical above 10000ft

B

     Noticeable above 10000ft, critical above 30000tf

C

     At any altitude above sea level

D

    Not apparent at any altitude a microlight can fly at.

 E

      
16 What are the general symptoms of hypoxia?

A

     Euphoria, loss of judgment, fuzzy thinking.

B

     Loss of colour, peripheral and perception in vision

C

     Clumsiness, physical tremors

D

    All of the above

 E

      
17 What should you do if you suspect hypoxia while flying at altitude?

A

     Put cabin ventilation on full

B

     Wait until you are acclimatised at your altitude

C

     Trim for a rapid but controlled descent

D

    Apply full cabin heat.

 E

      
18 What are the causes of hyperventilation?

A

     High altitude flying

B

     Anxiety, pain, motion sickness, G loading

C

     Lack of sleep

D

    Excessive cabin ventilation

 E

      
19 What are the symptoms of hyperventilation?

A

     Rapid pulse

B

     Dizziness, faintness, unreal feelings

C

     Clumsiness, physical tremors

D

    All of the above

 E

      
20 What are some effects of pressure change on the body during ascent?

A

     Discomfort in the gut

B

     Sinus pain

C

     Tooth pain

D

    All of the above

 E

      
21 What are some effects of pressure change on the body during descent?

A

     Discomfort in the gut

B

     Sinus pain

C

     Ear pain

D

    Tooth pain

 E

      
22 You are descending, and one of your passengers experiences ear pain. You should...

A

     Get them to sea level as quickly as possible

B

     Reduce your descent rate, get them to flex their jaw, chew gum, or pinch their nose and blow

C

     Get them to breathe into a paper bag

D

    Put cabin ventilation on full

 E

      
23 You have a passenger wanting to fly after scuba diving. What should you do?

A

     Get them to bring an air tank along in case of hypoxia

B

     Fly below 8000ft

C

     Tell him/her to come back tomorrow

D

    Not a problem

 E

      
24 What are the symptoms of dehydration?

A

     Headache and nausea

B

     Poor coordination and concentration

C

     Drowsiness and confusion

D

    All of the above

 E

      
25 You are about to do a 2 hour cross-country. How much water should you take to drink during the flight to avoid dehydration?

A

     A cup of coffee before you go is all you need

B

     1 liter (500mls per hour)

C

     2 liters (1 liter per hour)

D

    A good drink on arrival is all you need

 E

      
26 What are the symptoms of overcooling or hypothermia?

A

     Uncontrolled shivering and clumsiness

B

     Irrational behaviour

C

     Lack of energy

D

    All of the above

 E

      
27 What are some typical symptoms of stress when flying?

A

     Forgetting important tasks

B

     Irritability

C

     Unsafe or dangerous flying

D

    All of the above

 E

      
28 What is the typical level of G forces above which the body is affected?

A

     1G

B

     2.5G

C

     5G

D

    10G

 E

      
29 What angle of bank in a turn can exert G forces beyond the body's ability to compensate?

A

     Straight and level (1G)

B

     Rate 1 turn

C

     60 degrees (2G)

D

    About 65 degrees (2.5G)

 E

      
30 What is the recommended 'bottle to throttle' time?

A

     4 hours

B

     overnight

C

     12 hours

D

    once the headache and double vision clears

 E

      
31 You are about to do a cross-country in an open cockpit aircraft. What are the major human factors you should consider?

A

     Hypoxia from high altitude flight

B

     Dehydration and hypothermia

C

     The bends

D

    All of the above

 E

      
32 You are about to do a flight over Mt Ruapehu. What major human factors should you consider?

A

     Hypoxia from high altitude flight

B

     Hypothermia

C

     Pressure change effects

D

    All of the above

 E

      
33 You are flying at altitude, it's cold, cabin heat is on, and notice that your concentration is drifting off. What is the likely cause of this?

A

     Carbon monoxide from the exhaust leaking into the cabin

B

     Hypoxia from high altitude flight

C

     Hypothermia from low termperatures

D

    Any of the above

 E

      
34 What is a good antidote to the anti-authority (the rules don't apply to me) attitude?

A

     They are the rules- you must obey them.

B

     Fine - it's your choice.

C

     They do apply- they are based on the combined wisdom and experience of others.

D

    Make sure you don't get caught.

 E

      
35 What is a good antidote to the impulsive (I must act now) attitude?

A

     Take your time- do your planning, do your checks, think it through.

B

     Hurry up- others are waiting for you.

C

     If your number is up- it is up.

D

    Any decision is better than no decision.

 E

      
36 What is a good antidote to the invulnerability (it can't happen to me) attitude?

A

     It probably won't.

B

     If your number is up- it is up.

C

     If you obey the rules it won't.

D

    It can- you are not bullet proof.

 E

      
37 What is a good antidote to the macho (look how good I am) attitude?

A

     Don't be a show-off.

B

     Professionalism is what counts and lasts.

C

     Dude!

D

    So what- I can do that too.

 E

      
38 What is a good antidote to the resignation (I must stick to the plan) attitude?

A

     Have a Plan B, maybe a Plan C...and use them if necessary.

B

     Follow the plan.

C

     Quick, make a decision.

D

    Follow your mates- they know what they are doing.

 E

      
39 What is a good antidote to the deference (it must be OK if you say so) attitude?

A

     Test and stretch your boundaries.

B

     Fly within your own competencies and skills.

C

     Follow the decisions of others with more experience than you. If it's OK for them , it will be for y

D

    You aren't learning unless you are pushing your limits.

 E

      
40 What is a good antidote to the denial (it's not as bad as it looks) attitude?

A

     Stick with your plan.

B

     If it looks bad, it probably is.

C

     Don't let anything get in the way of your goals.

D

    Carry on and see if it gets any better.

 E

      
41 What is a good antidote to the get-home-itis attitude?

A

     Do not get cornered by commitments- no 'have to' flights.

B

     Tell your passenger you will do everything you can to get through.

C

     Always plan for an hour of slack in case you get delayed enroute.

D

    Plan your flights to leave early in the morning.

 E

      
42 That's a dumb rule- nobody tells me what I can't do' is an example of what hazardous attitude?

A

     Anti-authority

B

     Impulsive

C

     Invulnerable

D

    Macho

 E

      
43 Quick, do something...anything' is an example of what hazardous attitude?

A

     Anti-authority

B

     Impulsive

C

     Invulnerable

D

    Macho

 E

      
44 I'll be OK- I can handle this even if you can't' is an example of what hazardous attitude?

A

     Anti-authority

B

     Impulsive

C

     Invulnerable

D

    Macho

 E

      
45 Look how good I am' is an example of what hazardous attitude?

A

     Anti-authority

B

     Impulsive

C

     Invulnerable

D

    Macho

 E

      
46 'If your number is up....it's upl' is an example of what hazardous attitude?

A

     Resignation

B

     Deference

C

     Denial

D

    Get-there-itis

 E

      
47 'My mates are going, so I might as wel'? is an example of what hazardous attitude?

A

     Resignation

B

     Deference

C

     Denial

D

    Get-there-itis

 E

      
48 It's not that bad, I'm going anyway' is an example of what hazardous attitude?

A

     Resignation

B

     Deference

C

     Denial

D

    Get-there-itis

 E

      
49 It's marginal, but I promised them I would' is an example of what hazardous attitude?

A

     Resignation

B

     Deference

C

     Denial

D

    Get-there-itis

 E