Chapter 6.5 - Collision Avoidance Flashcards
Name the three basic stages of Collision Avoidance?
- Detection.
- Decision.
- Evasive Action.
How can a Pilot know an Aircraft is on a converging collision course?
The target Aircraft will appear to remain stationary in the windscreen.
What is the total time of minimum average delay from sighting to evasive action for an upcoming collision?
12.5 seconds.
What is one of the most common factors in mid-air collisions?
Limitations of the human eye.
Name two main limitations of the eye when scanning the sky for possibly target Aircrafts?
- Empty-field Myopia.
- Central field Vision.
True or False. The Degree of Contrast is another problem for scanning of possibly target Aircrafts?
True.
Name three Atmospheric Conditions that limit vision?
- Haze.
- Glare.
- Position of the Sun.
True or False. Most Mid-air Collisions happen in daylight conditions with visibility not limited by meteorological factors?
True.
Name three factors which are the main causes of Mid-air Collisions?
- High Traffic Density Areas.
- Lack of Concentration.
- Restricted Vision.
According to the ICAO, what is the foundation of an adequate scanning for target aircrafts relative to your flight path?
- 60° to 90° horizontally.
- 10° to 20° vertically.
True or False. It is suggested to look elsewhere once completing a scan to improve focus on the eyes?
True.
When pausing during a scan, what does this allow the eye to do?
Allows Peripheral Vision to pick up any movement.
Name five blind spots from the Cockpit?
- Compass.
- Cabin Door.
- Window Frame.
- Windscreen Frame.
- Wings.
Name one method in improving vision from the Cockpit with regards to blind spots?
Banking the Aircraft to improve field of vision.
Name three methods of basic see and avoid?
- Maintain Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).
- Concentrate on effective lookout.
- Make your aeroplane as visible as possible.
