Jeppesen Private Pilot Handbook,
Chapter 10, Section A Questions
While flying at night, you observe a steady red and flashing red light ahead of your
aircraft. Based on this light configuration, what is the other aircraft's direction of
movement?
A. Flying toward you
B. Crossing from right to left
C. Crossing from left to right - answerB
What is the term for the visual illusion of movement which occurs when you stare at a
fixed light against a dark background for more than a few seconds? – answer
Autokinesis
True/False. When landing on a runway which slopes uphill, the tendency is to fly an
approach which is too low. - answer True
Name the three primary sensory sources which provide you with an awareness of your
body's position in space. - answerAwareness of your body's position is a result of input
from three primary sources: vision, the vestibular system, and your kinesthetic sense.
Explain why your vestibular system does not sense any motion during a prolonged
constant-rate turn. - answerDuring a prolonged constant-rate turn, your vestibular
system may not sense any motion since the fluid in the semicircular canals eventually
reaches equilibrium and the hair cells are no longer deflected.
What is the term used to describe the illusion of rotating in a different plane after moving
the head during a constant-rate turn?
A. Coriolis illusion
B. Graveyard spiral
C. Somatogravic illusion - answerA
1. The inability of the cells to effectively use oxygen
2. The inability of the blood to carry sufficient oxygen to the cells due to anemia or
carbon monoxide poisoning
3. A decrease of available oxygen molecules at sufficient pressure due to altitude
4. Oxygen deficiency due to inadequate circulation of the blood
A. Hypemic Hypoxia
B. Histotoxic Hypoxia
C. Stagnant Hypoxia
D. Hypoxic Hypoxia - answer1. B
Chapter 10, Section A Questions
While flying at night, you observe a steady red and flashing red light ahead of your
aircraft. Based on this light configuration, what is the other aircraft's direction of
movement?
A. Flying toward you
B. Crossing from right to left
C. Crossing from left to right - answerB
What is the term for the visual illusion of movement which occurs when you stare at a
fixed light against a dark background for more than a few seconds? – answer
Autokinesis
True/False. When landing on a runway which slopes uphill, the tendency is to fly an
approach which is too low. - answer True
Name the three primary sensory sources which provide you with an awareness of your
body's position in space. - answerAwareness of your body's position is a result of input
from three primary sources: vision, the vestibular system, and your kinesthetic sense.
Explain why your vestibular system does not sense any motion during a prolonged
constant-rate turn. - answerDuring a prolonged constant-rate turn, your vestibular
system may not sense any motion since the fluid in the semicircular canals eventually
reaches equilibrium and the hair cells are no longer deflected.
What is the term used to describe the illusion of rotating in a different plane after moving
the head during a constant-rate turn?
A. Coriolis illusion
B. Graveyard spiral
C. Somatogravic illusion - answerA
1. The inability of the cells to effectively use oxygen
2. The inability of the blood to carry sufficient oxygen to the cells due to anemia or
carbon monoxide poisoning
3. A decrease of available oxygen molecules at sufficient pressure due to altitude
4. Oxygen deficiency due to inadequate circulation of the blood
A. Hypemic Hypoxia
B. Histotoxic Hypoxia
C. Stagnant Hypoxia
D. Hypoxic Hypoxia - answer1. B
