Chapter 8.5 - Environmental Considerations

Question 1

How can a Pilot protect from the dangers of noise exposure?

Answer 1

Acquiring good quality ear defender type headset.

Question 2

The acceleration force due to gravity is expressed in units of what?

Answer 2

G.

Question 3

During straight and level flight the g force is?

Answer 3

1.

Question 4

During 60 turns the g force is?

Answer 4

2.

Question 5

True or False. Positive g is experienced in turning flight?

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

True or False. Negative g is experienced in a dive?

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

Positive g forces act on the blood in the vessels and force it towards which part of the body (2)?

Answer 7

• Lower abdomen.

- Legs.

Question 8

Negative g forces act on the blood in the vessels and force it towards which part of the body (2)?

Answer 8

• Head.

- Neck.

Question 9

True or False. Carbon Monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas?

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

Name the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (6)?

Answer 10

• Uneasiness.
• Inability to think clearly.
• Dizziness.
• Severe Headache.
• Vision is Impaired.
• Incapacity.

Question 11

What should a Pilot do is Carbon Monoxide is entering into the cabin (3)?

Answer 11

• Switch off cabin heater.
• Open all Windows.
• Land as soon as possible.