Other Aeromedical Factors - ATP Flight School Flashcards

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How do pilots obtain medical certificates?

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By scheduling an examination by an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

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At what point in a flight student’s course of training is a medical required?

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The student’s first solo flight.

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What class of medical should a student pilot get?

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The highest class they expect to need in their aviation career.

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How can a pilot with a possible medical deficiency get a medical certificate?

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The special issuance process. They may have to submit additional documentation, and the resulting medical may have a shorter duration or certain limitations.

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What is a SODA?

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Statement of Demonstrated Ability - a waiver issued to a pilot who can prove, through ground or flight testing, that their medical deficiency does not adversely affect flight safety.

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What is hyperventilation?

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Excessive rate and depth of respiration, leading to abnormally low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood.

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In what situations would a pilot most likely suffer from hyperventilation?

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Unexpected stressful situations or flying at higher altitudes.

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What are common symptoms of hyperventilation?

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Lightheadedness, feeling of suffocation, drowsiness, tingling extremities, hot and cold sensations, muscle spasms, unconsciousness.

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What should a pilot do if they recognize they are experiencing hyperventilation?

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Consciously slow their breathing rate, and breathe less deeply. Talking aloud or breathing into a paper bag helps to regulate breathing rate. Symptoms should disappear in a few minutes.

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What might happen to a pilot who doesn’t recognize they are hyperventilating?

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Symptoms could increase their stress level and lead to even worse hyperventilation.

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What is the relationship between hypoxia and hyperventilation?

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Early symptoms are similar, and they can occur at the same time. Slowing down breathing to treat hyperventilation won’t help if the real issue was hypoxia.

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Why is carbon monoxide poisonous?

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CO binds to the hemoglobin in blood 200 times more easily than oxygen, leading to hypemic hypoxia.

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What are common symptoms of CO poisoning?

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Headache, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of muscle power.

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What is the most common source of CO poisoning in light aircraft?

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Cracks in the heater manifold allowing exhaust fumes to escape into the cabin.

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What should a pilot do if they suspect CO poisoning?

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Turn off the heater, open all fresh air vents and windows, use supplemental oxygen, terminate the flight.

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What is dehydration?

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A critical loss of water from the body.

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What are common causes of dehydration for pilots?

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Hot/humid flight lines and cockpits, dry high altitude conditions, excessive caffeine consumption (since caffeine is a diuretic), restricting fluid intake to avoid urination

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What are common symptoms of dehydration?

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Fatigue, dizziness, weakness, nausea, tingling hands and feet, abdominal cramps, extreme thirst

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How can pilots avoid dehydration?

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Drink plenty of water throughout the flight, whether thirsty or not. Wear light-colored, breathable clothing. Keep the cockpit well ventilated.