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What is empty field myopia?
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Condition which usually occurs when flying above the clouds or in a haze layer. It provides nothing specific to focus on so the eyes relax and gets a focal distance of about 10-30 feet. looking w/o seeing.
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What parts of the eyes are best suited for dim or darkness?
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Rods. Cones provide the most detail but rods provide the best vision at night.
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Name several factors that can degrade a pilot's vision?
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1. Visibility
2. windshield conditions 3. bright illumination 4. dim illumination 5. dark adaptation. |
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Name the part of the eye that is responsible for detail?
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The fovea.
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What is the best scanning technique?
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Is best accomplished with a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements. Each movement should not exceed 10 degrees. Each movement should last at least 1 second.
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What is the recommended ratio of time spent looking inside vs outside the aircraft?
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For every 4 to 5 seconds on the instrument panel, 16 seconds should be dedicated outside.
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What FAA Advisory Circular deals with the pilot's role in collision avoidance?
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AC 90-48C
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