Exam quiz Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

What is a direct consequence of increase of the carrying gas temperature at a gas balloon with maximum differential pressure?

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Load-bearing capability increases.

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Climb force decreases.

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Weight force increases.

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Lift force decreases.

Question 2

How can the vents be checked before take-off with a gas balloon?

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Perform a valve slide

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Connecting the filling nozzle with the static line loop.

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Strongly shaking the vent rope

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Check if the ropes are clear and working.

Question 3

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?

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Aircraft report

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Aeronautical instrument requirement report

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Automatic identification report

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Aeronautical information report

Question 4

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM?

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Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike

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Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro

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Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike

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Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro

Question 5

What technical measure provides electric conductivity to the hull ropes of a web-less gas balloon?

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Embedded steel threads (filiaments).

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Wrapping with plastic tape.

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A surface painting

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Impregnation of the ropes

Question 6

What statement is correct with regard to the density of a gas?

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The density decreases with increasing temperature and constant pressure.

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The density increases with increasing temperature and constant volume.

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The density decreases with increasing temperature and constant volume.

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The density decreases with decreasing volume and constant temperature.

Question 7

With other factors remaining constant, decreasing temperature results in...

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Decreasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

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Decreasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.

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Increasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.

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Increasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

Question 8

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 20° of longitude?

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1:20 h

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1:00 h

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0:20 h

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0:40 h

Question 9

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

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10 to 20 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

Question 10

The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of...

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Variation

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Inclination.

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Heading.

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Deviation.

Question 11

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030) Siehe Anlage 3

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4.500 ft MSL.

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1.500 ft MSL.

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1.500 ft AGL

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4.500 ft AGL.

Question 12

What is the difference between a gas balloon at or below maximum differential pressure during climb?

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The balloon below maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate to unlimited height.

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The balloon at maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate to unlimited height.

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The balloon below maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate up to maximum differential pressure height.

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The balloon at maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate up to maximum differential pressure height.

Question 13

Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) Siehe Anlage 4

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Altitude 9500 ft MSL

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Flight Level 95

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Altitude 9500 m MSL

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Height 9500 ft

Question 14

Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication?

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7600

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7700

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7000

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2000

Question 15

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation? Siehe Anlage 7

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C

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D

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B

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A

Question 16

What is meant by "inversion layer"?

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An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height

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A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere

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An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height

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An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height

Question 17

A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...

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Flight is conducted under visual flight rules.

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Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions.

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Visibility in flight is more than 8 km

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Visibility in flight is more than 5 km.

Question 18

What is the meaning of the phrase "Roger"?

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I have received all of your last transmission

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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I understand your message and will comply with it

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An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

Question 19

The symbol labeled (3) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4

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Occlusion.

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Cold front.

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Warm front.

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Front aloft.

Question 20

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

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Information

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Advice

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Flight information

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Info

Question 21

Information about pressure patterns and frontal situation can be found in which chart?

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Surface weather chart.

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Hypsometric chart.

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Wind chart.

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Significant Weather Chart (SWC).

Question 22

At equilibrium the inner overpressure of a free balloon is highest at:

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The upper pole.

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At the equator

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At the center of the hull

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At the lower opening

Question 23

What has to be expected by the balloon pilot during descent in deeply cooled layers close to the ground?

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Floating on top of the cold air layer.

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Sudden change in airspeed.

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Balloon starts to climb.

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Increasing descent while entering to ground layers

Question 24

What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?

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Current frequency

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FIS frequency

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Radar frequency

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Emergency frequency

Question 25

What does a readability of 2 indicate?

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

Question 26

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the TH and the DEV? (2,00 P.)

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TH: 194°. DEV: -002°.

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TH: 194°. DEV: +002

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TH: 172°. DEV: +002°.

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TH: 172°. DEV: -002°

Question 27

What statement is correct with regard to change in temperature?

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During descent, the carrying gas warms adiabatically.

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During climb, the carrying gas warms due to thermal exchange with envorinmental air.

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During descent, the carrying gas warms due to thermal exchange with envorinmental air.

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During climb, the carrying gas warms adiabatically

Question 28

At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?

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18000 ft

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5000 ft

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22000 ft

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10000 ft

Question 29

What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?

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It contains special symbols to indicate the conditions at the aerodrome visually to over-flying aircraft

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It is a specially marked area to pick up or drop towing objects

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It is an illuminated area on which search and rescue and fire fighting vehicles are placed

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Aircraft taxi to this square to get light signals for taxi and take-off clearance

Question 30

The maximum number of passengers can be found ...

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In the operating handbook.

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In the certicate of registration.

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In the Flight Log book

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In the airworthiness certificate.

Question 31

When using a GPS for tracking to the next waypoint, a deviation indication is shown by a vertical bar and dots to the left and to the right of the bar. What statement describes the correct interpretation of the display?

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The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

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The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection is +-10 NM.

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The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

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The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection is +-10°.

Question 32

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the VAR and the DEV? (2,00 P.)

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: -002°

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: -002°.

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: +002°.

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: +002°.

Question 33

How does the norm height of a gas balloon with maximum differential pressure change by dropping ballast?

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It increases by 80 m when total mass is reduced by 1%

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It increases by 8 m when total mass is reduced by 10%.

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It decreases by 8 m when total mass is reduced by 10%.

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It decreases by 80 m when total mass is reduced by 1%.

Question 34

What action should be recommended to a balloon pilot after landing with a gas balloon in a forrest with large fir trees?

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Slowly draining the balloon by gently pulling the vents, until the basket touches ground.

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Quick release the gas from the balloon by activating the rip panel.

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Transport the filled balloon by ground crew to a clear area, and dismount it there.

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Fix the balloon over night; try restart at next morning

Question 35

On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?

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On the current frequency

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On a tower frequency

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On a radar frequency of the lower airspace

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On the appropriate FIS frequency

Question 36

What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, rising pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

Question 37

An inversion layer close to the ground can be caused by...

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Ground cooling during the night.

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Large-scale lifting of air

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Thickening of clouds in medium layers

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Intensifying and gusting winds.

Question 38

A pilot can contact FIS (flight information service)...

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Via radio communication.

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Via internet

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By a personal visit.

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Via telephone.

Question 39

The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

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Point B

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Point A

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Point C

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Point D

Question 40

Point A on the Earth's surface lies exactly on the parallel of latitude of 47°50'27''N. Which point is exactly 240 NM north of A?

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51°50'27'N'

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53°50'27''N

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49°50'27''N

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43°50'27''N

Question 41

What is the distance between the parallels of latitude 48°N and 49°N along a meridian line?

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60 NM

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10 NM

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111 NM

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1 NM

Question 42

The saturated adiabatic lapse rate should be assumed with a mean value of:

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0,6° C / 100 m.

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2° C / 1000 ft.

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1,0° C / 100 m.

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0° C / 100 m.

Question 43

Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems?

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Ellipsoid

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Sphere of ecliptical shape

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Flat plate

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Perfect sphere

Question 44

While overflying a waypoint, it is stated that a distance of 3 NM has been taken 10 min. What will be the expected time of endurance for the remaining distance of 18 NM?

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12 min.

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60 min.

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90 min.

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180 min.

Question 45

What effect has the elevation above MSL of an airfield on the carrying force and maximum take-off mass of a balloon?

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The higher the elevation, the lower the carrying force.

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The lower the elevation, the lower the maximum take-off mass.

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The lower the elevation, the higherthe maximum take-off mass.

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The higher the elevation, the greater the carrying force.

Question 46

Under which conditions, no harzards should be expected for a balloon ride?

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With high pressure areas before sunset

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With an warm front approaching

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With an cold front approaching

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Close to showers or thunderstorms

Question 47

What is the purpose of the closing rope of a gas balloon?

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To close the appendix

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To close the sand disposer

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To close the emergency opening

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To secure the towing rope

Question 48

What factor may affect the top of cumulus clouds?

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The presence of an inversion layer

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The spread

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Relative humidity

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The absolute humidity

Question 49

In a given height, a given amount of ballast is uloaded from a gas balloon. How is the increase in height at 5500m different from the increase in height at MSL by unloading the same amount of ballast?

Accepted Answer

At 5500m the increase in height is twice as high.

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At 5500m the increase in height is three times as high.

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At both heights the same increase in height is observed.

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At 5500m the increase in height is four times as high.

Question 50

Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory

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1, 2, 3, 4

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2, 4

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1

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.1, 2, 3

Question 51

Heavy downdrafts and strong wind shear close to the ground can be expected...

Accepted Answer

Near the rainfall areas of heavy showers or thunderstorms.

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During approach to an airfield at the coast with a strong sea breeze.

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During cold, clear nights with the formation of radiation fog.

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During warm summer days with high, flatted Cu clouds

Question 52

A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...

Accepted Answer

Indication too high

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Mechanical overload

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No indication

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Indication too low

Question 53

Aerostatic lift, amongst other factors, depends on...

Accepted Answer

Air density.

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On the speed.

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Balloon mass.

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Shape of the envelope.

Question 54

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

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78 %

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0.1 %

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21 %

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1 %

Question 55

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE?

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Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

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Altitude in relation to mean sea level

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

Question 56

What does a readability of 1 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

Question 57

What is meant by "isothermal layer"?

Accepted Answer

An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height

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A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere

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An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height

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An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height

Question 58

Why should balloon pilot or passengers not wear any clothes made of silk or synthetic fibers during ride with a gas balloon?

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Because of the danger of explosions induced by sparks after electrical discharge.

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Because these materials may lead to malfunction of some instruments.

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Because the total mass will be increased beyond the operating limits.

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Because these materials may lead to noise in radio reception.

Question 59

The minimum flight visibility at 5000 ft MSL in airspace B for VFR flights is...

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5000 m.

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3000 m.

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1500 m.

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8000 m.

Question 60

How can expanding filling gas be released in case the filling port of a gas balloon cannot be opened during cruise?

Accepted Answer

Through the emergency opening

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By activating the pull rope

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By releasing the filling port cables

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By turning the Poeschelring

Question 61

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

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Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

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Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

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Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

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Careful walkaround procedure

Question 62

The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the...

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Variation of 0°.

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Deviation of 0°.

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Inclination of 0°.

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Heading of 0°

Question 63

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off"?

Accepted Answer

DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots

Question 64

The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the...

Accepted Answer

Geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole.

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Magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole.

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Geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole.

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Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole

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