HFquestions
In the I'M SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the I stand for?
- Instruments
- Ignition
- Illness
- Information
In the IM SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the M stand for?
- Mental state
- Medication
- Maps
- Modifications
In the I'M SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the S stand for?
- Security
- Stabiliser
- Systems
- Stress
In the I'M SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the A stand for?
- Alcohol or drugs
- Angle of attack
- Attitude
- Altitude
In the I'M SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the F stand for?
- Feelings
- Fatigue
- Flaps
- Fuel
In the I'M SAFE personal checklist mnemonic, what does the E stand for?
- Engine
- Education
- Eject
- Eating
Where is the human vision blind spot?
- At the outer edge of vision
- Just off the centre of vision
- Where the wing obscures the view
- The back of your head
What is the typical time lag from seeing to responding?
- Immediate
- Less than 1 second
- About 7 seconds
- About 10 seconds
The human eye is most sensitive to...
- Fixed targets in the centre of vision
- Moving targets in the centre of vision
- Fixed targets in peripheral vision
- Moving targets in peripheral vision
The 20 degree/2 second rule means...
- A sweeping continuous scan covering 20 degrees in 2 seconds
- A coordinated turn taking 2 seconds per 20 degrees
- The maximum warm-up rate for a water cooled engine
- A stepping scan stopping at every 20 degrees for at least 2 seconds
Where do eyes naturally focus when looking at a featureless sky?
- At infinity
- 3-4 meters distant
- At arms length
- Extreme close-up
What are the effects of oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) on vision?
- Loss of sharpness
- Loss of colour
- Loss of peripheral vision
- All of the above
What are the effects of high G forces on vision?
- Loss of colour
- Loss of peripheral vision
- Blurring of vision leading to blackout
- All of the above
What is the best direction to clean or wipe down a canopy for best visibility in sun glint?
- Circular motion
- Horizontal motion
- Vertical motion
- Doesn't matter
At what altitudes do the effects of oxygen deprivation become significant?
- Noticeable above 8000ft, critical above 10000ft
- Noticeable above 10000ft, critical above 30000tf
- At any altitude above sea level
- Not apparent at any altitude a microlight can fly at.
What are the general symptoms of hypoxia?
- Euphoria, loss of judgment, fuzzy thinking.
- Loss of colour, peripheral and perception in vision
- Clumsiness, physical tremors
- All of the above
What should you do if you suspect hypoxia while flying at altitude?
- Put cabin ventilation on full
- Wait until you are acclimatised at your altitude
- Trim for a rapid but controlled descent
- Apply full cabin heat.
What are the causes of hyperventilation?
- High altitude flying
- Anxiety, pain, motion sickness, G loading
- Lack of sleep
- Excessive cabin ventilation
What are the symptoms of hyperventilation?
- Rapid pulse
- Dizziness, faintness, unreal feelings
- Clumsiness, physical tremors
- All of the above
What are some effects of pressure change on the body during ascent?
- Discomfort in the gut
- Sinus pain
- Tooth pain
- All of the above
What are some effects of pressure change on the body during descent?
- Discomfort in the gut
- Sinus pain
- Ear pain
- Tooth pain
You are descending, and one of your passengers experiences ear pain. You should...
- Get them to sea level as quickly as possible
- Reduce your descent rate, get them to flex their jaw, chew gum, or pinch their nose and blow
- Get them to breathe into a paper bag
- Put cabin ventilation on full
You have a passenger wanting to fly after scuba diving. What should you do?
- Get them to bring an air tank along in case of hypoxia
- Fly below 8000ft
- Tell him/her to come back tomorrow
- Not a problem
What are the symptoms of dehydration?
- Headache and nausea
- Poor coordination and concentration
- Drowsiness and confusion
- All of the above
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 cup of coffee before you go is all you need
- 1 liter (500mls per hour)
- 2 liters (1 liter per hour)
- A good drink on arrival is all you need
What are the symptoms of overcooling or hypothermia?
- Uncontrolled shivering and clumsiness
- Irrational behaviour
- Lack of energy
- All of the above
What are some typical symptoms of stress when flying?
- Forgetting important tasks
- Irritability
- Unsafe or dangerous flying
- All of the above
“That's a dumb rule- nobody tells me what I can't do” is an example of what hazardous attitude?
- Anti-authority
- Impulsive
- Invulnerable
- Macho
“Quick, do something...anything” is an example of what hazardous attitude?
- Anti-authority
- Impulsive
- Invulnerable
- Macho
“I'll be OK- I can handle this even if you can't” is an example of what hazardous attitude?
- Anti-authority
- Impulsive
- Invulnerable
- Macho
“Look how good I am” is an example of what hazardous attitude?
- Anti-authority
- Impulsive
- Invulnerable
- Macho
“If your number is up....it's upl” is an example of what hazardous attitude?
- Resignation
- Deference
- Denial
- Get-there-itis
“My mates are going, so I might as well” is an example of what hazardous attitude?
- Resignation
- Deference
- Denial
- Get-there-itis
“It's not that bad, I'm going anyway” is an example of what hazardous attitude?
- Resignation
- Deference
- Denial
- Get-there-itis
“It's marginal, but I promised them I would” is an example of what hazardous attitude?
- Resignation
- Deference
- Denial
- Get-there-itis
What is a good antidote to the anti-authority (the rules don't apply to me) attitude?
- They are the rules- you must obey them.
- Fine - it's your choice.
- They do apply- they are based on the combined wisdom and experience of others.
- Make sure you don't get caught.
What is a good antidote to the impulsive (I must act now) attitude?
- Take your time- do your planning, do your checks, think it through.
- Hurry up- others are waiting for you.
- If your number is up- it is up.
- Any decision is better than no decision.
What is a good antidote to the invulnerability (it can't happen to me) attitude?
- It probably won't.
- If your number is up- it is up.
- If you obey the rules it won't.
- It can- you are not bullet proof.
What is a good antidote to the macho (look how good I am) attitude?
- Don't be a show-off.
- Professionalism is what counts and lasts.
- Dude!
- So what- I can do that too.
What is a good antidote to the resignation (I must stick to the plan) attitude?
- Have a Plan B, maybe a Plan C...and use them if necessary.
- Follow the plan.
- Quick, make a decision.
- Follow your mates- they know what they are doing.
What is a good antidote to the deference (it must be OK if you say so) attitude?
- Test and stretch your boundaries.
- Fly within your own competencies and skills.
- Follow the decisions of others with more experience than you. If it's OK for them , it will be for you.
- You aren't learning unless you are pushing your limits.
What is a good antidote to the denial (it's not as bad as it looks) attitude?
- Stick with your plan.
- If it looks bad, it probably is.
- Don't let anything get in the way of your goals.
- Carry on and see if it gets any better.
What is a good antidote to the get-home-itis attitude?
- Do not get cornered by commitments- no 'have to' flights.
- Tell your passenger you will do everything you can to get through.
- Always plan for an hour of slack in case you get delayed enroute.
- Plan your flights to leave early in the morning.
What is the typical level of G forces above which the body is affected?
- 1G
- 2.5G
- 5G
- 10G
What angle of bank in a turn can exert G forces beyond the body's ability to compensate?
- Straight and level (1G)
- Rate 1 turn
- 60 degrees (2G)
- About 65 degrees (2.5G)
What is the recommended 'bottle to throttle' time?
- 4 hours
- overnight
- 12 hours
- once the headache and double vision clears
You are about to do a cross-country in an open cockpit aircraft. What are the major human factors you should consider?
- Hypoxia from high altitude flight
- Dehydration and hypothermia
- The bends
- All of the above
You are about to do a flight over Mt Ruapehu. What major human factors should you consider?
- Hypoxia from high altitude flight
- Hypothermia
- Pressure change effects
- All of the above
You are flying at altitude, and notice that your concentration is drifting off. What is the likely cause of this?
- Carbon monoxide from the exhaust leaking into the cabin
- Hypoxia from high altitude flight
- Hypothermia from low temperatures
- Any of the above