TD 70

Question 1

WHAT SELF-IMPOSED STRESSOR IMPAIRS VISUAL SENSITIVITY THE MOST AT NIGHT?

Answer 1

Of all self-imposed stressors, cigarette smoking impairs visual sensitivity at night the most
3-04.93 pg.8-20

Question 2

LIST THE VISUAL DEFICIENCIES AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES THAT CAN AFFECTING NIGHT VISION.

Answer 2

Visual deficincies:
Myopia
Night Myopia
Hyperopia
Astigmatism
Presbyopia
Retinal rivalry

Surgical procedures:
PRK
Laser epithelial Keratomileusis
LASIK

3-04.93 pg.8-8

Question 3

AT NIGHT DURING A VMC APPROACH, WHEN SHOULD YOU DETERMINE THE NEED FOR USE OF THE SEARCHLIGHT?

Answer 3

Before descending belowobstacles, determine the need for artificial lighting.
ATM task 1058

Question 4

WHAT ARE THE NIGHT OR NIGHT VISION GOGGLE CONSIDERATIONS FOR A TERRAIN FLIGHT DECELERATION?

Answer 4

P* should avoid abrupt changes in attitude as excesive nose high pitch can limit field of view. maintain proper scan for obstacle avoidance.
ATM task 2036