Positive Aircraft Control Flashcards
The advancement of avionics in light general aviation aircraft has enhanced situational awareness for properly trained pilot. However, there is concern that this technology could lead to
a) resignation.
b) fatigue.
c) complacency.
C) complacency.
A pilot is more subject to spatial disorientation when
a) eyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments.
b) ignoring or overcoming the sensations of muscles and inner ear.
c) body sensations are used to interpret flight attitudes.
B) ignoring or overcoming the sensations of muscles and inner ear.
Which procedure is recommended to prevent or overcome spatial disorientation?
a) Rely on the kinesthetic sense.
b) Rely entirely on the indications of the flight instruments.
c) Reduce head and eye movement to the greatest extent possible.
B) Rely entirely on the indications of the flight instruments.
A level attitude in flight in a helicopter indicates
a) acceleration.
b) descent.
c) stable flight.
C) stable flight.
An airspeed vertical tape display
a) scrolls down to show an increase in airspeed.
b) will freeze when a stall is encountered.
c) is blank if the aircraft if in icing conditions.
A) scrolls down to show an increase in airspeed.
When using an autopilot
a) engaging the autopilot is the safest flight control activation.
b) the pilot should know which autopilot modes are engaged.
c) the pilot should fly by engaging the autopilot as a first choice.
B) the pilot should know which autopilot modes are engaged.
Which two phases of flight account for nearly half of general aviation accidents?
a) Takeoff (and initial climb) and landing.
b) Approach phase and landing.
c) Descent and maneuvering for approach
A) Takeoff (and initial climb) and landing.
If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to
a) rely upon the aircraft instrument indications.
b) concentrate on yaw, pitch, and roll sensations.
c) consciously slow the breathing rate until symptoms clear and then resume normal breathing rate.
A) rely upon the aircraft instrument indications.
Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if
a) they ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear.
b) visual cues are taken away, as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
c) eyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments.
B) visual cues are taken away, as they are in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by
a) shifting the eyes quickly between the exterior visual field and the instrument panel.
b) having faith in the instruments rather than taking chances on the sensory organs.
c) leaning the body in the opposite direction of the motion of the aircraft.
B) having faith in the instruments rather than taking chances on the sensory organs.
A lack of orientation with regard to the position, attitude, or movement of the aircraft in space is defined as
a) spatial disorientation.
b) hyperventilation.
c) hypoxia.
A) spatial disorientation.
What is it often called when a pilot pushes his or her capabilities and the aircraft’s limits by trying to maintain visual contact with the terrain in low visibility and ceiling?
a) Scud running.
b) Mind set.
c) Peer pressure.
A) Scud running.
What often leads to spatial disorientation or Collison with ground/obstacles when flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)?
a) Continual flight into instrument conditions.
b) Getting behind the aircraft.
c) Duck-under syndrome.
A) Continual flight into instrument conditions.
