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Cards Term Types of Hypoxia Definition •Hypoxic •Hypemic •Histotoxic •Stagnant Term Hypoxia Definition •Lack of sufficient oxygen in the body to the point where function is impaired Term Hypoxic Hypoxia Definition •Partial pressure of oxygen is insufficient oYou cannot absorb adequate oxygen •Correction: breathe a greater percentage of oxygen or oxygen under pressure oOxygen systems vary in what they deliver oDescend to higher barometric pressures Term Hypemic Hypoxia Definition •The oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is reduced oCarbon Monoxide interferes with oxygen binding to the blood Smoking, engine exhaust Term Histotoxic Hypoxia Definition •Tissue cells are poisoned and unable to use oxygen oAlcohol oCyanide Term Stagnant Hypoxia Definition •Oxygen deficiency due to impaired circulation oG forces from maneuvers oPositive pressure breathing for extended periods oDisease of the blood vessels Term Symptoms of Hypoxia Definition •Symptoms include oHeadache oDecreased Reaction Time oImpaired Judgment oEuphoria oVisual Impairment oDrowsiness oLightheaded oTingling in Fingers and Toes oNumbness oBlue Fingernails and Lips (Cyanosis) oLimp Muscles Term ffective Performance Time (EPT) Definition o Amount of time from loss of adequate oxygen partial pressure in which an individual can perform effectively Term Hyperventilation Definition •Respiration that is too rapid and/or deep for current physical activity oresults in a abnormal loss of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the blood • Causes o Emotional tension or stress o Fear or anxiety o Pain o Pressure breathing equipment • Dizziness • Hot & / or cold sensations • Tingling of hand, legs, or feet • Muscle spasms • Nausea • Sleepiness • Unconsciousness Term Decompression Sickness Definition • Symptoms caused by nitrogen gas coming out of solution in your body. o Bubbles are formed o Bubbles can cause pain or disability due to hypoxia • Diagnosis o Pressure loss, recent SCUBA diving o Joint pain, chest pain, cyanosis, or any symptom of brain dysfunction • Treatment o 100% oxygen, tight fitting mask o Re-pressurize by descent or pressure chamber Term Ear Block Definition • Eardrum flexes causing pain o Head colds & infections can block Eustachian tube (more common on descent) • Remedy o swallow, yawn, tense throat, valsalva, nasal inhalant Term Sinus Block Definition • Pressure occurs the same way as in the ears o Pain is felt on sides of nose, upper jaw, above eyes o Occurs more commonly on descent • Remedy o Valsalva maneuver o Nasal sprays can be used only to help with descent…DO NOT USE PRIOR TO FLIGHT! Term Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Definition • Colorless, odorless and tasteless gas • Contained in exhaust fumes • Your blood is unable to carry oxygen because it is saturated with Carbon Monoxide o Carbon Monoxide is absorbed more rapidly than oxygen • Causes o Leaky heater o Smoking o Smoke from a fire • Symptoms o Uneasy feeling rather than euphoria o Mental confusion o Dizziness o Light-headedness o Headaches Term Spatial Orientation Definition • Vision normally provides the majority of information of our orientation. • Without the ear and ‘position sense’ information, we would be unable to orient ourselves in darkness Term Spatial Disorientation Definition • The state of confusion due to misleading information being sent to the brain from the various sensory organs, resulting in a lack of awareness of the aircraft's position in relation to a specific point Term Inner Ear Definition • SEMI-CIRCULAR CANALS o FILLED WITH FLUID o TINY HAIRS BEND o NERVES TO SEND INPUT TO THE BRAIN o 3 AXES • CAN BE FOOLED Term THE LEANS Definition • SLOW BANK • THEN ABRUPT CORRECTION TO STRAIGHT AND LEVEL • MIND SENSES IT IS IN A TURN • PILOT GOES BACK TO ORIGINAL BANK OR LEANS IN THE COCKPIT Term CORIOLIS ILLUSION Definition • ABRUPT HEAD MOVEMENT • MOTION IN SEVERAL CANALS AT ONCE • MAKES PILOT PRECIEVE THAT THE AIRCRAFT IS DOING MANUVERS IT ACTUALLY IS NOT • CAN INDUCED IN TURBULENCE DURING A CLIMBING OR DECENDING TURN • IT IS ONE OF THE REASONS WE PRACTICE UNUSUAL ATTITUDES Term GRAVEYARD SPIN Definition • PROLONGED SPIN • FLUID STOPS • PILOT RECOVERS TO STRAIGHT AND LEVEL • MIND SENSES IT IS SPINNING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION • PILOT RE-ENTERS SPIN Term GRAVEYARD SPIRAL Definition • PROLONGED TURN • FLUID STOPS • NO TURNING SENSATION • MIND SENSES LEVEL DESCENT • PILOT PULLS BACK, TIGHTENING THE SPIRAL Term INVERSION ILLUSION Definition MIND SENSES ITS TUMBLING BACKWARDS Term ELEVATOR ILLUSION Definition MIND SENSES ITS IN A CLIMB Term HOW MANY HOURS DO YOU HAVE TO WAIT BEFORE YOU CAN FLY AFTER GIVING BLOOD? Definition 72 HOURS Term HOW MANY HOURS DO YOU HAVE TO WAIT BEFORE YOU CAN FLY AFTER GIVING PLASMA? Definition 12 HOURS Term WHEN IS OXYGEN RECOMMENDED AT DAY? NIGHT? Definition DAY- 10,000 FT NIGHT- 5,000 FT Term WHAT IS A CATEGORY AND WHAT ARE ITS 5 ENTRIES? Definition CATEGORY- BROAD CLASSICATION OF AIRCRAFT 5 ENTRIES -AIRPLANE - ROTOCRAFT - GLIDER -LIGHTER THAN AIR - POWERED LIFT Term CEILING Definition HIEGHT ABOVE EARTHS SURFACE OF THE LOWEST LAYER OF CLOUDS. Term WHAT IS A CLASS? Definition classification of aircraft withing a category Term what are the four classes within class airplane? Definition -single engine land -multi engine land - single engine sea -multi engine sea Term WHAT ARE THE TWO CLASSES OF ROTOCRAFT? Definition HELICOPTER AND GYRO PLANE Term WHAT ARE THE TWO CLASSES OF LIGHTER THAN AIR? Definition AIRSHIP AND BALLOON Term WHAT IS FLAPS EXTENDED SPEED? Definition MAXIMUM SPEED WITH FLAPS EXTENDED. 103 KIAS IN THE WARRIOR Term FLIGHT TIME? Definition PILOT TIME WHEN AN AIRCRAFT TAKES OFF AND WHEN ITS COMES TO A COMPLATE LANDING Term WHAT IS A FLIGHT TRANING DEVICE? Definition REPLICA OF AN AIRCRAFTS INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT. DOES NOT MOVE! Term WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT A SIMULATOR COMPARED TO A FTD? Definition A SIM MOVES Term FLIGHT VISIBILITY Definition VISIBILITY FROM THE COCKPIT Term WHAT ARE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR IFR? Definition BELOW 3 SM OR LESS THAN 1,000 FT CEILING Term WHAT ARE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR VFR? Definition 3 SM OR MORE THAN 1,000 FT CEILING Term WHAT ARE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MVFR? Definition 3-5 SM AND 1000-3000 FT CEILING Term NIGHT? Definition TIME BETWEEN THE END OF EVENING CIVIL TWILIGHT AND THE BEGINING OF MORNING CIVIL TWILIGHT Term PILOTAGE? Definition NAVIGATING BY VISUAL REFERENCE TO LANDMARKS Term PILOT IN COMMAND? Definition 1) FINAL AUTHORITY FOR OPERATIONS AND SAFETY 2) DESIGNATED AS PILOT IN COMMAND BEFORE THE FLIGHT 3) HOLD APPROPRIATE RATING, CATEGORY, AND CLASS Term WHAT IS A TRAFFIC PATTERN? Definition TRAFFIC FLOW THAT IS IN A RECTANGLE AROUND THE RUNWAY Term Does briefing time count towards flight training time? Definition NO Term What must you have in your possession while operating as a private pilot? Definition 1) PRIVATE PILOT CERT. 2) GOVT ID 3) MEDICAL CERT. * IF YOU ARE A STUDENT PILOT YOU WILL ALSO NEED LOGBOOK BUT ONLY WHEN YOU ARE FLYING CROSS COUNTRY Term What is a temporary certificate? Definition TEMP. PILOT, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, OR GROUND INSTRUCTOR CERT. OR RATING THAT IS ISSUED FOR UP TO 120 DAYS Term What are the 3 ways that a temporary certificate becomes invalid? Definition 1) REVOKED 2) EXPIRED 3) IF YOU GET A PERMANENT CERT. Term How long is a student pilot certificate valid for? Definition 24 CALENDAR MONTHS Term How long is a private pilot certificate valid for? Definition NEVER EXPIRES BUT NEEDS TO STAY CURRENT Term What medical does a private pilot need to hold? Definition 3RD CLASS Term What medical does an Airline Transport Pilot need to hold? Definition 1ST CLASS Term How long is a 1st class medical valid for an ATP? Definition 12 MONTHS UNLESS THEY ARE OVER 40 THEN ITS ONLY 6 MONTHS Term How long is a 1st class medical valid for a private pilot? Definition 60 MONTHS UNLESS THEY ARE OVER 40 THEN ITS ONLY VALID FOR 24 MONTHS Term What is a knowledge exam? Definition WRITTEN TEST THAT YOU NEED A 70 PERCENT TO PASS Term What is the difference between valid for and privileges of the medicals? Definition HAVING IT FOR YOU VS. HAVING IT FOR A JOB Term How long is the knowledge exam valid for? Definition 24 CALENDAR MONTHS Term When can you log solo flight time? Definition WHEN YOU FLY BY YOURSELF WITH NOBODY IN THE AIRCRAFT Term When can you a student pilot log pilot in command time? Definition WHEN YOU ARE THE SOLE OCCUPENT OF THE AIRCRAFT Term When can you a student pilot log instrument flight time? Definition I CAN WHEN I OPERATE THE AIRCRAFT SOLELY BY REFERENCE TO THE INSTRUMENTS UNDER ACTUAL INSTRUMENT FLIGHT CONDITIONS Term What does your flight instructor need to include in your logbook when they log your training time? Definition -DESCRIPTIONOF TRAINING -LENGTH OF TRAINING -INSTRUCTORS SIGNATURE -CERT # -CERT EXPIRATION DATE Term The local law enforcement has nothing else to do…so they are hanging out at the airport, they ask to see your certificates. Do you have to show them your certificates? Definition YES Term An FAA administrator asks to see your certificates. Do you have to show them your certificates? Definition YES Term Who needs to do a flight review? Definition EVERY PILOT, BIANNUALLY Term How long is a flight review required to be? Definition 1 HOUR OF FLIGHT TIME AND 1 HOUR OF GROUND TIME Term What should one expect on a flight review? Definition -GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES -REVIEW OF MANEUVERS AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR THE PILOT - JUST WHATEVER IS APPLICABLE TO YOU Term You want to take a couple of friends (non-pilots) up for a flight and then head down to Fargo to eat at the Olive Garden and then come back. They have to work until 6 pm, so you will be having a late dinner. You have not flown for a while and are concerned about your currency. When checking your logbook, what are you checking for to be able to go on this flight? Definition -TO SEE IF YOU HAVE MADE AT LEAST 3 LANDINGS AND TAKEOFFS WITHIN THE PRECEDING 90 DAYS IN THE SAME CATEGORY AND CLASS. IF NO TAILWIND THEN ITS JUST A STOP AND GO BUT IF THERE IS A TAILWIND THEN IT HAS TO BE A FULL STOP - IF YOU WERE THE SOLE OCCUPENT -IF AT NIGHT, 3 TAKEOFFS AND 3 LANDINGS TO A FULL STOP Term What could happen if the FAA finds out that you padded your logbook? Definition REVOKED OR SUSPENDED Term How long after you move permanent addresses do you have to notify the FAA? Definition 30 DAYS Term In order for an instructor to send a student pilot up on a solo flight the student must take a test. What score is needed on that test in order for the student to go solo? Definition CORRECTED TO A 100% Term Is your instructor required to cover ground reference maneuvers with you prior to sending you on your first solo flight? Definition YES Term Once your instructor gives you your solo flight endorsement, how long is that endorsement valid for? Definition 90 DAYS Term Can you as a student pilot fly to Winnipeg? Definition YES BUT NOT ALONE, I WOULD NEED A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR Term What is the minimum flight visibility that you a student pilot can fly in at night? Day? Definition DAY- LESS THAN 3 SM NIGHT- LESS THAN 5 SM Term You see a break in the clouds up ahead; can you legally fly through that opening and continue your flight above the clouds? Definition NO Term Your grandma really wants to go fly with you, can you as a student pilot take her flying with you? Definition NO Term For a student pilot a cross country is considered to be how many miles long? Definition 25 NAUTICAL MILES Term Can you a student pilot fly into Class B (the nations busiest) airspace? Definition YES WITH THE RIGHT TRAINING ENDORSMENTS Term How old do you have to be to get your private pilots license? Definition 17 YRS OLD Term This regulation states that you must pass a practical test, what is that? Definition CHECK RIDE OR STAGE CHECK Term Do you need to know about density altitude on takeoff and climb performance to take you check ride? Definition YES Term Do you need to be able to do basic instrument maneuvers for your private pilot check ride? Definition YES Term How much total flight time is required to be a private pilot? Definition 40 HOURS Term WHAT IS THE BREAKDOWN OF THE 40 HOURS NEEDED TO GET YOUR PRIVATE? Definition 20 WITH AN INSTRUCTOR 3 DUAL CROSS COUNTRY 3 INSTRUMENT 3 NIGHT 10 SOLO 5 SOLO CROSS COUNTRY Term Can you as a private pilot get paid for flying someone around? Definition NO Term What does pro rata share mean? Definition PROPORTION Term 1ST CLASS- ATP UNDER 40? ATP OVER 40? COMMERCIAL OR ATC ANY AGE? PRIVATE OR STUDENT UNDER 40? PRIVATE OR STUDENT OVER 40? Definition ATP UNDER 40- 12 MONTHS ATP OVER 40- 6 MONTHS COMMERCIAL OR ATC ANY AGE- 12 MONTHS PRIVATE OR STUDENT UNDER 40- 60 MONTHS PRIVATE OR STUDENT OVER 40- 24 MONTHS Term 2ND CLASS-COMMERCIAL OR ATC ANY AGE? -PRIVATE OR STUDENT UNDER 40? -PRIVATE OR STUDENT OVER 40? Definition COMMERCIAL OR ATC ANY AGE-12 MONTHS -PRIVATE OR STUDENT UNDER 40- 60 MONTHS -PRIVATE OR STUDENT OVER 40- 24 MONTHS Term 3RD CLASS- PRIVATE OR STUDENT UNDER 40? - PRIVATE OR STUDENT PILOT OVER 40? Definition - PRIVATE OR STUDENT UNDER 40-60 MONTHS - PRIVATE OR STUDENT OVER 40-24 MONTHS