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Human Factors Evaluation

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Air regulations require that no person shall act as a aircrew:

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within 12 hours of the consumption of alcohol.

within 8 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage.

within 24 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage.

within 48 hours of blood donations.

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An early symptom of hypoxia (oxygen deficiency) is:

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an increasing sense of well being.

drowsiness.

dizziness.

the development of panic.

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Supplemental oxygen must be available for pilot use above:

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5,000 ft ASL.

8,000 ft ASL.

10,000 ft ASL.

13,000 ft ASL

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The effect of one alcoholic drink when at 6000 feet ASL is:

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the same as at sea level.

the same as at 3000 feet ASL.

the equivalent to having consumed two drinks at sea level.

dependent on your body weight.

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The only accurate way to determine if oxygen is needed is:

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by using the altimeter.

poor flight control co-ordination.

a euphoric feeling.

a dizzy feeling.

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What visual effect may result from heavy rain on an aircraft windshield?

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Objects ahead may appear lower than they actually are.

Objects ahead may appear higher than they actually are.

Objects ahead may appear larger than they actually are.

Objects ahead may appear blurred.

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What visibility hazard should be considered by pilots flying over snow covered surfaces when the horizon is obscured?

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It will become difficult to judge the landing approach.

Loss of horizon increases the difficulties in navigation.

Flicker vertigo may result.

Loss of horizon will lead to disorientation and trouble keeping the aircraft right-side up and level.

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A flight crew member aware of being under a physical disability that might invalidate licence issue or renewal shall:

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so advise the minister.

forward the licence to the Regional Aviation Medical Officer.

fly as a crew member only if a back-up member is available.

not commence flight as a crew member.

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Medical Facts in the AIM recommend waiting how long after excessive alcohol consumption?

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8 hours.

12 hours.

24 hours.

48 hours.

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Generally active pilots should not donate blood, but if blood has been donated they should not fly for at least:

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8 hours.

12 hours.

24 hours.

48 hours.

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The tendency of the human eye to focus at a point three to five feet away, due to lack of stimulation, is called:

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retinitis.

tunnel vision.

far sighted presbyopia.

empty field myopia.

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According to the AIM, pilots undergoing medical procedures requiring anesthetics should wait:

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24 hours.

48 hours.

72 hours.

1 week.

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After non-decompression dives flights up to altitudes of 8,000 feet ASL should:

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be avoided for 12 hours.

24 hours.

48 hours.

72 hours.

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Vertigo is the sensation of:

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a loss of spatial reference.

rotation or spinning.

an increased sense of well-being.

vertical motion.

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The antidote for invulnerability hazardous thoughts is:

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it can happen to me.

not so fast, take time to think.

taking chances is foolish.

don't give up.

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