Human Factors Flashcards
To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with personal health, flight physiology, aeromedical and human factors, as it relates to safety of flight.
1
Q
Cones are used in
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Day
2
Q
Rods are used in
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night
3
Q
how to keep night vision
A
avoid bright lights
close one eye
4
Q
night vision illusions
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- autokinesis: staring at a light then it seems light begins to move after a few seconds
- false horizon: can confuse bright street light with stars
5
Q
Three system of body orientation
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Vestibular-organs in inner ear that sense position
Somatosensory-nerves in the skin based on gravity, feeling, and sound
Visual-eyes sense position based on what’s seen
6
Q
Hypoxia
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reduced oxygen
7
Q
hypoxic
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insufficient oxygen available to the body as a whole
8
Q
Hypemic Hypoxia
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the reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen
9
Q
Alcohol limits
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0.04% or drinks in the last 24 hours or effects thereof
10
Q
Medications
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Antidepressants are disqualifying
cardiac drugs - case by case
drugs that promote drowsiness are prohibited
antihistamines / decongestants - watch out!
11
Q
Scuba Diving
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Consult AIM and Dive Charts
12
Q
Hazardous Attitudes
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Anti-Authority | Follow the rules Impulsivity | Think before you leap Invulnerability | It could happen to me Macho | Taking chances is foolish Resignation | I'm not helpless
