PPL PPL Pilot Health and Human Factors 2

Question 1

What are the five hazardous attitudes identified by the FAA?

Accepted Answer

Anti-authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Macho, Resignation

Answer

Complacency, Distraction, Fatigue, Anxiety, Overconfidence

Answer

Overconfidence, Laziness, Fear, Anger, Depression

Answer

Rushing, Fixation, Complacency, Distraction, Denial

Question 2

How can pilots best preserve their night vision before and during night flight?

Accepted Answer

Avoid bright lights before flight and use red cockpit lighting to protect dark-adapted rod cells

Answer

Drink coffee to stay alert and keep cockpit lighting bright

Answer

Use high-intensity flashlights for cockpit reference

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Perform a 5-minute light adaptation period before departure

Question 3

What are the visual acuity requirements for a third-class FAA medical certificate?

Accepted Answer

20/40 in each eye with or without correction

Answer

20/20 in each eye without correction

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20/30 in each eye without correction

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20/50 in each eye with correction only

Question 4

What is the 'leans' as experienced by pilots?

Accepted Answer

A false sensation that the aircraft is banked when instruments show level flight

Answer

An aircraft handling characteristic during steep turns

Answer

Spatial disorientation caused only by rapid climbs

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A vestibular condition from inner ear infection

Question 5

How does excessive stress affect pilot performance?

Accepted Answer

It narrows attention, degrades decision-making, and increases the likelihood of errors

Answer

It always improves focus and sharpens decision-making

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It only affects inexperienced student pilots

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It has no effect during actual flight emergencies

Question 6

What is Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)?

Accepted Answer

A systematic mental process pilots use to consistently determine the best course of action in any situation

Answer

A type of aircraft autopilot management procedure

Answer

An ATC clearance delivery format

Answer

A weather briefing service for cross-country planning