Manual: Am i fit to fly? Flashcards

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1
Q

Two factors vital to safe flying are p……. and m……. fitness on the part of the pilot.

A

physical and mental fitness

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Smoking promotes the presence of ……… ……… in the blood in preference to oxygen, and this reduces the body’s ability to produce ………. .

A

carbon monoxide, energy

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3
Q

Can a cold cause you discomfort in flying?

A

yes

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4
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Having consumed a small amount of alcohol, you should not fly for at least …… hours.

A

eight

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5
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The average human body disperses …….. units(s) of alcohol per hour.

A

one unit per hour

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If you are on medication, the effect of which you are unsure, then you (may/may not) fly.

A

should not

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7
Q

List five common medications considered incompatible with flying.

A

refer to text

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Pilots are advised that in order to prevent the slight risk of post-transfusion faintness they should refrain from donating blood for ….. hours before flight.

A

24 hours

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9
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A faulty exhaust system may be dangerous because of the possibility of ………. ………. poisoning.

A

carbon monoxide

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10
Q

Carbon monoxide in an aircraft cabin is:

a) Easily recognizable because of its smell.
b) easily recognizable because of its color.
c) difficult to recognize because it is odorless and colorless.

A

(c)

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The amount of oxygen available (increases/decreases/remains the same) as altitude is gained.

A

decreses

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12
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Lack of oxygen can effect a pilot dramatically; this is known as ……….. .

A

hypoxia

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