GPC GPC - Glider Pilot Certificate Pilot Physiology and Aeronautical Decision Making Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which condition is most likely to impair a glider pilot's judgment and reaction time during flight?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue combined with dehydration

Answer

Flying in smooth air

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Operating below 5,000 feet MSL

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Using a mechanical variometer

Question 2

What is the FAA-recommended mnemonic for assessing a pilot's fitness to fly?

Accepted Answer

IMSAFE

Answer

DECIDE

Answer

PAVE

Answer

CARE

Question 3

Hypoxia in a glider pilot is most likely to occur when soaring at altitudes above:

Accepted Answer

10,000 feet MSL

Answer

5,000 feet MSL

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3,000 feet MSL

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1,500 feet MSL

Question 4

A pilot notices another glider approaching head-on at the same altitude. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Each pilot should turn right to avoid collision

Answer

The lower aircraft has right-of-way

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The pilot with higher altitude should climb

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Both pilots should turn left

Question 5

Which cognitive bias causes pilots to continue a plan despite changing conditions that suggest they should abort?

Accepted Answer

Continuation bias (get-there-itis)

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Anchoring bias

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Confirmation bias

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Framing bias

Question 6

What does the ADM acronym stand for in aviation?

Accepted Answer

Aeronautical Decision Making

Answer

Altitude Deviation Management

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Airspace Deviation Monitor

Answer

Aircraft Diagnostic Method