*7B Aeromedical Factors - Additional Questions

Question 0

2. What is spatial disorientation?

AIM 8-1-5

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Question 1

1. What are several factors which may contribute to impairment of a pilot’s performance?
   (AIM 8-1-1)

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Question 2

3. Give several examples of illusions leading to spatial disorientation.
   (AIM 8-1-5)

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Question 3

4. How can you avoid spatial disorientation?

AIM 8-1-5

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Question 4

5. What are symptoms of decompression sickness?

AIM 8-1-2

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Question 5

6. When should a pilot be particularly alert for the possi­bility of carbon monoxide poisoning?
   (AIM 8-1-4)

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Question 6

7. What is sinus block?

AIM 8-1-2

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Question 7

8. What are symptoms of sinus block?

AIM 8-1-2

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Question 8

9. How can sinus block be prevented?

(AIM 8-1-2)

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Question 9

10. Do regulations prohibit a pilot (with a current medical certificate) from flying if he/she has a known medical condition that occurs after medical certification?
    (14 CFR Part 67)

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