Aeromedical Factors Flashcards
1
Q
What is hypoxia?
A
Lack of oxygen.
2
Q
What are the four types of hypoxia?
A
- Hypoxic Hypoxia
- Hypemic Hypoxia
- Stagnant Hypoxia
- Histo-toxic Hypoxia
3
Q
When are you required to have supplemental oxygen?
A
- Operating above 12,500’ MSL for greater than 30 minutes, the required crew members must wear supplemental oxygen.
- Operating above 14,000’ MSL, the required crew members must use supplemental oxygen.
- Operative above 15,000’ MSL, the required crew members must use supplemental oxygen and make supplemental oxygen available to any passengers.
4
Q
What is hyperventilation?
A
Abnormal loss of carbon dioxide, which is caused by excessively rapid breathing.
5
Q
What is spatial disorientation?
A
The body not being able to determine its position in space.
6
Q
How do you fly the aircraft if you are spatially disoriented?
A
Rely on the flight instruments.
