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Aeromedical factorsQuestion 714 of 934

How does hypoxia affect a pilot's view of the flight?

  1. It can cause a false sense of security
  2. It always causes an obvious feeling of fear
  3. It sharpens the pilot's judgment at first
  4. It improves the pilot's reaction time
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Correct answer: It can cause a false sense of security

A hypoxic pilot may believe that everything is normal.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors — Hypoxia, page 426

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026