TD-205 Simon ✔ Flashcards
1
Q
- What is the minimum symbology that will be displayed in the declutter mode of operation?
A
- Airspeed
- Altitude
- Attitude
- TRQ
2
Q
- How do you get to the programming and control page of the NVG HUD on the FMS?
A
Fix Funtion Key “MSN”
SK 1 “NVG-HUD”
3
Q
- Discuss the following functions on the HUD page of the FMS.
A
DSPL POS - allows the adjustment of the HUD symbology
PGM MODE - Set which side is in program mode. If OFF, neither side is.
MFD SOURCE - selecting the data source for HUD symbology.
4
Q
4 Discuss the following functions of the collective HUD controls.
A
Up: Page increment
Down: Page decrement
Right: Bright
Left: Dim
Z-axis: Declutter toggle
5
Q
- Describe the type of geometric perspective: Vertical position in the field
A
Objects or terrain at greater distances from the observer appear higher on the horizon than those closer to the observer.
6
Q
- Describe autokinesis and how to compensate for it.
A
- Low light conditions, if focusing on a light it will appear to move.
Compensation: Proper scanning and not fixating
7
Q
- Explain when photopic vision is experienced and its characteristics.
A
- Daylight or under high levels of artificial illumination
- Color perception: good, 20/20
- Receptor used: Cones
- Blind spot: Day
- Cones are concentrated in the Fovea centralis
8
Q
- Explain when mesopic vision is experienced and its characteristics.
A
- Dusk, Dawn and full moon. Medium to low light levels.
- Color perception: Some
- Most dangerous
- NVGs falls in this range
- Uses both Rods and Cones
- Use off-center scanning
9
Q
- Explain when scotopic vision is experienced and its characteristics.
A
- Night and low light conditions
- Color perception is lost
- 20/200 unaided
- Night blind spot
- Receptors used: Rods
10
Q
- Of the three types of vision, which is the most dangerous and why?
A
Mesopic is the most dangerous. Visual acuity stadily decreases
