Medical & VOR

Question 1

Why is hypoxia particularly dangerous during flights with one pilot?

Answer 1

May cause hard to recognize symptoms.

Question 2

Pilot fatigue is a hazard because

Answer 2

judgment may be impaired.

Question 3

You are planning a flight at night at 5,000 feet. How could your vision be affected?

Answer 3

Degraded by hypoxia.

Question 4

What should be done if signs of hyperventilation are suspected?

Answer 4

Breathe at a normal rate.

Question 5

If you suspect hyperventilation, you should

Answer 5

breath at a normal rate and depth.

Question 6

RVR is not available for the runway you intend to use. For RVR 2,400 you should substitute

Answer 6

1/2 SM ground visibility

Question 7

(Refer to figure 193.) What procedure should you follow to perform a ground VOR receiver check at Alice International airport?
Position the aircraft on the taxiway near the FBO, tune the VOR receiver to 114.5 Mhz, and set the OBS to 272*.

Answer 7

The OBS must center within plus or minus 4* with a FROM indication.

Question 8

(Refer to Figure 193.) What procedures should you follow to perform a ground VOR receiver check at the Easterwood Field? Position the aircraft on the west edge of the parking ramp, tune the VOR receiver to 113.3 Mhz, and set the OBS to 097*.

Answer 8

The OBS must center within plus or minus 4* with a FROM indication.