Aero Phys

MISC

100

What is the make up of our Atmosphere?

21% Oxygen 78% Nitrogen and 1% other including .03% Carbon Dioxide

200

A Standard Day is....

15^o C (59^o F) 760 mmhg (29.92inhg)

300

O₂ is required at this Altitude

10,000 Feet MSL

400

Hypoxic Hypoxia relates to this law.

Daltons Law; which states that the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressure of each gas. Oxygen remains at 21% as altitude increases even as total Oxygen decreases.

500

This law explains why temperature increase in a cylinder that is being pressurised 

Ideal Gas Law: Describes gas behavior using pressure, volume, temperature

MISC

100

When ejecting between above 15,000 Feet MSL you will freefall with your seat until this altitude and this amount of Gs ... 

14,000 - 16,000 MSL 

3.4gs

200

This is the most important factor in the control of the ventilation system under normal breathing conditions.

PaCO₂

300

2% Dehydration reduces performance by ...

30%

400

The most dangerous characteristic about Hypoxia is its ...

Insidious Onset

500

This is the most dangerous type of Hypoxia ...

 Hypoxic Hypoxia

MISC

100

You are at the greatest risk for Decompression Sickness (DCS) above this altitude ...

Above FL 180

200

The T6 is this kind of Cabin Pressurisation System ...

Isobaric Differential System

300

What are the Decompression Types, the time each one takes to onset, and which one is the most dangerous ..

Explosive .2s - .5s

Rapid .2s to 15s

Slow 15s or more and the most dangerous

400

What are the degrees of our visional field

total visual field is 150^o and focal is 3^o

500

Average Perception and Reaction time? Think of Midair Collision Avoidance

6.1s

MISC

100

What are the three types of S.A.?

Level 1: (Basic) Perception

Level 2: (Intermediate) Comprehension

Level 3: (Advanced) Prediction

200

What are the 3 types of Spatial Disorientation and which one is the most dangerous ...

Type 1: Unrecognised (most dangerous)

Type 2: Recognised

Type 3: Incapacitating 

300

What are components of the Orientation Sensory System

Visual System

Vestibular System

Somatosensory System

Auditory System

400

How long does it take for your inner ears to neutralize?

roughly 30 Seconds

500

What are the components of Noise and Vibration and what is the most common symptom of noise?

F.I.D.

Frequency, Intensity, Duration

Most common symptom is Fatigue

MISC

100

.. Low Pressure Gaseous ...

Full 400 PSI - 450 PSI

Flying Empty 100 PSI

Maintenance Emergency 50 PSI

Color Code = Yellow  

200

... High Pressure Gaseous ...

Full 1800 - 2000 PSI

Flying Empty 200 PSI

Maintenance 100 PSI

Color Code Green 

300

Main Cause of Ejection Fatalities and Injuries

Fatalities = Indecision 

Injuries = Landing Fall

400

AFE-

PRC-90 (two wat radio) most important peice on SSK, line of sight, 121.5 and 243

URT-33D (Beacon) goes off for 10 minutes at a time to conserve battery

MK-124 (signal flare) Day16 sec of smoke visible for 7 miles. Night20 sec of visible light for 30 miles

Signal Mirror- Second most important piece in SSK 50 mile visibility

500

Recommended airspeed for Ejection and weight limit for low risk ejection (5-10%)

125-180 knots

103-180 Lbs