For Question 171 select "B", "C" or "D" ("A" is selected only as an example)!
171. The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during daylight hours is to use:
A) None of the below. B) a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector. C) peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing. D) regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o'clock positions.
172. Rapid or extra deep breathing while using oxygen can cause a condition known as:
A) hyperventilation. B) aerosinusitis. C) aerotitis. D) All of the above.
173. Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic to the right and left during straight-and-level flight?
A) Systematically focus on different segments of the sky for short intervals. B) Concentrate on relative movement detected in the peripheral vision area. C) Continuous sweeping of the windshield from right to left. D) None of the above.
174. How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft?
A) The other aircraft will always appear to get larger and closer at a rapid rate. B) The nose of each aircraft is pointed at the same point in space. C) There will be no apparent relative motion between your aircraft and the other aircraft. D) All of the above.
175. If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect to:
A) rely upon the aircraft instrument indications. B) concentrate on yaw, pitch, and roll sensations. C) consciously slow the breathing rate until symptoms clear and then resume normal breathing rate. D) None of the above.
176. Pilots are more subject to spatial disorientation if:
A) they ignore the sensations of muscles and inner ear. B) body signals are used to interpret flight attitude. C) eyes are moved often in the process of cross-checking the flight instruments. D) All of the above.
177. The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by:
A) shifting the eyes quickly between the exterior visual field and the instrument panel. B) having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs. C) leaning the body in the opposite direction of the motion of the aircraft. D) None of the above.
178. The correct method of stating 4,500 feet MSL to ATC is:
A) 'Four thousand five hundred.' B) 'Four point five.' C) 'Forty-five hundred feet MSL' D) All of the above.
179. The correct method of stating 10,500 feet MSL to ATC is:
A) 'Ten thousand, five hundred feet.' B) 'Ten point five.' C) 'One zero thousand, five hundred.' D) None of the above.
180. Pilots flying over a national wildlife refuge are requested to fly no lower than:
A) 1,000 feet AGL. B) 2,000 feet AGL. C) 3,000 feet AGL. D) All of the above.