Module 1 Flashcard

Front

After performing a self-assessment, what other steps must you follow before flying while using a drug?

Back

Consult with an aviation medical examiner and verify FAA approval of the drug.

Front

Four ways to minimize the effects of motion sickness are to reduce stress and anxiety, schedule flights to avoid turbulent conditions, open fresh air vents, and focus on objects outside the aircraft.

Back

focus on objects outside the aircraft.

Front

How can alcohol impair your ability to control your airplane?

Back

It reduces coordination, slows reflexes, and impairs vision.

Front

How do variations in atmospheric pressure affect your body when flying?

Back

Reduced pressure can cause pain in the ears, sinuses, and abdomen and can cause decompression sickness after scuba diving.

Front

How does fatigue affect pilot performance?

Back

Degrades concentration, impairs coordination, and decreases the ability to communicate.

Front

How does stress affect pilot performance?

Back

Releases hormones such as adrenaline, speeds metabolism, and increases heart rate, respiration, and perspiration

Front

If you are using a drug, what process should you follow before flying?

Back

Perform a self-assessment, obtain an aviation medical examiner's approval, and verify FAA approval of the drug.

Front

Risk factors that you need to consider when making decisions about a flight can be organized into what five categories?

Back

Pilot, Passengers, Plane, Programming, Plan

Front

What is aeronautical decision making (ADM)?

Back

A systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances.

Front

As a private pilot you can operate an aircraft

Back

in connection with a business, as an aircraft salesperson, and within limitations during flights sponsored by a charitable organization.