General Health and Performance Flashcards
Why might you experience disorientation during manoeuvres?
Mixed messages to the brain
What is the most common ailment affecting pilots?
Food poisoning (gastro)
How long should one avoid flying after a blood donation?
24h
What are symptoms of mild and severe dehydration?
Mild: Prickly eyes Dry nasal passages Severe: All body processes affected Irrationality Emotional effects
How much water is typically lost per day? What about a hot day?
1l,
on a hot day up to 5l
Why can sinusitis and hay fever cause severe loss of concentration for a pilot?
Swelling of membranes, blocking sinus and causing pain
If a pilot suffers an injury that might impair their flying what should he/she do?
Inform CASA or DAME immediately and not fly until DAME says the medical standard is met fully
With age, hearing and short distance vision are reduced. How does this impact most pilots?
It doesn’t as they remain above standard in most cases
Why should a pregnant pilot not fly after 6 months?
Need to bend or climb to preflight a plane
What causes air sickness in turbulence
Confusing messages to the brain
Why can green vegetables cause discomfort?
Gas release during digestion- this can expand at altitude
What are the symptoms of air sickness?
Pale face
Sweating
Nausea/vomiting
What preconditions exacerbate air sickness?
Anxiety or stress
What is the most important sense for orientation? What else is used?
Vision (also the ear and skeleton)
Obesity causes what?
Heart disease, Hypertension, gout, diabetes
