Training Day 35 Flashcards

1
Q

Define Spatial Disorientation

A

Pilots erroneous perception of position, attitude, or motion in relation to the gravitational vertical and the Earth’s surface

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2
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What are the different types of Spatial Disorientation?

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Type 1 Unrecognized
Type 2 Recognized
Type 3 Incapacitating

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3
Q

Which type of Spatial Disorientation is the most dangerous?

A

Type 1 Unrecognized

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4
Q

Which is the most important sensory system for maintaining orientation in flight and what percentage is it estimated to provide?

A

The visual system is the most important and provides 80% of our orientation information

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5
Q

IMC Procedures (AHTTAA)

A

Attitude - Level Wings and pitch attitude

Heading - Maintain, only turn to avoid known obstacles

Torque - Adjust to cruise or climb power settings

Trim - Main trim of aircraft

Airspeed - Adjust as necessary

Altitude - Adjust as desired altitude after establishing aircraft control

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6
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Single Engine Emergency Shutdown

A
  1. Twist Grip - Rotate slowly to idle, check indications, then to off
  2. Rotor Speed - Trim to maximum
  3. BLD HTG EMER/NORM sw - EMER
  4. BLD HTG Rheostat - ON
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