GPC GPC - Glider Pilot Certificate Pilot Physiology and Aeronautical Decision Making Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under FAA regulations, how long must a pilot wait after consuming alcohol before acting as pilot in command?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

4 hours

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12 hours

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24 hours

Question 2

Which of the following is a symptom of hyperventilation that a glider pilot might experience at high altitude?

Accepted Answer

Tingling in the fingers and lightheadedness

Answer

Increased alertness and sharp vision

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Elevated heart rate with no dizziness

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Tunnel vision only

Question 3

What is the first step in the DECIDE model for aeronautical decision making?

Accepted Answer

Detect a change or problem

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Estimate the need to counter the problem

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Choose a course of action

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Do the best alternative

Question 4

A glider pilot who feels invulnerable and takes unnecessary risks is exhibiting which hazardous attitude?

Accepted Answer

Invulnerability

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Impulsivity

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Macho

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Anti-authority

Question 5

Spatial disorientation is most likely to occur when a glider pilot is flying in:

Accepted Answer

IMC or hazy conditions with no visible horizon

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Clear skies with a visible horizon

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Light turbulence below 3,000 feet

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Calm air at pattern altitude

Question 6

Which action best counters the hazardous attitude of impulsivity in glider flight?

Accepted Answer

Stop and think before acting — not the first action but the best action

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Trust the first instinct since reaction time is critical

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Continue the current plan without deviation

Answer

Ask another pilot to make the decision