Test 100 Exam questions Quiz BPL Gas

Home > Exam Simulation > Quiz BPL Gas - Exam, test, Balloon Pilot License Gas - Exam Simulation

100 questions on 120 minutes bpl-gas

1 - How can the vents be checked before take-off with a gas balloon? Connecting the filling nozzle with the static line loop. Strongly shaking the vent rope Perform a valve slide Check if the ropes are clear and working.

2 - Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured? By the use of proper headsets By a particular frequency allocation By the use of radio phraseology By using radios certified for aviation use only

3 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR? 5 km 1.5 km 10 km 8 km

4 - What is the purpose of the semi-circular rule? To avoid collisions by suspending turning manoeuvres To fly without a filed flight plan in prescribed zones published in the AIP To avoid collisions by reducing the probability of opposing traffic at the same altitude To allow safe climbing or descending in a holding pattern

5 - The force resulting from the (positive) difference from load-bearing capacity and weight force, is referred to as: Load force Upper force Climb force Lift force

6 - What technical measure provides electric conductivity to the hull ropes of a web-less gas balloon? Wrapping with plastic tape. A surface painting Impregnation of the ropes Embedded steel threads (filiaments).

7 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the TH and the DEV? (2,00 P.) TH: 194°. DEV: +002 TH: 172°. DEV: +002°. TH: 172°. DEV: -002° TH: 194°. DEV: -002°.

8 - During buildup of a gas balloon, sacks with sand are hooked up. The end of the hooks should be directed ... Parallel to net path Outside Inside Perpedicular to net path

9 - What change results from an increase in temperature of the carrying gas and of the environmental air at a gas balloon at maximum differential pressure? The load capability decreases by 4% per K temperature change. The load capability increases by 4% per K temperature change. The load capability increases by 0,4% per K temperature change. The load capability decreases by 0,4% per K temperature change.

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

D B A C

11 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"? Temporary Radar Routing Area Temporary Reserved Airspace Terminal Area Transponder Area

12 - A flight level is a... True altitude Density altitude. Pressure altitude. Altitude above ground.

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

Point A Point C Point D Point B

14 - What situation may result in the occurrence of severe wind shear? When a shower is visible close to the airfield Cross-country flying below Cu clouds with about 4 octas coverage During final approach, 30 min after a heavy shower has passed the airfield Flying ahead of a warm front with visible Ci clouds

15 - The burst of a hydrogen pressure line may result in what risk? The risk of hydrogen collecting in the basket and causing breath shortness. The risk of hydrogen self-igniting and burning with a bright flame. The risk of hydrogen dissipating to the atmosphere and poisening the air The risk of hydrogen self-igniting and burning with invisible flame.

16 - At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)? 5000 ft 18000 ft 22000 ft 10000 ft

17 - The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the... Dynamic pressure. Static pressure. Differential pressure. Total pressure.

18 - What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator? 60 NM 60 km 1 NM 111 NM

19 - The symbol labeled (2) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4

Front aloft Cold front. Occlusion. Warm front.

20 - Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request? 7000 7500 7700 7600

21 - The altimeter has to be set to what value in order to show zero on ground? QNH QTE QFE QNE

22 - With regard to gases, which statement is correct? Temperature decreases with increasing pressure and constant volume Volume increases with increasing temperature and constant pressure. Pressure decreases with increasing temperature and constant volume. Temperature increases with increasing volume and decreasing pressure.

23 - What effect has the elevation above MSL of an airfield on the carrying force and maximum take-off mass of a balloon? The higher the elevation, the lower the carrying force. The lower the elevation, the lower the maximum take-off mass. The lower the elevation, the higherthe maximum take-off mass. The higher the elevation, the greater the carrying force.

24 - A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between... Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure. Total pressure and static pressure Dynamic pressure and total pressure. Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure.

25 - At equilibrium the inner overpressure of a free balloon is highest at: At the equator The upper pole. At the center of the hull At the lower opening

26 - The "spread" is defined as... Difference between dew point and condensation point. Relation of actual to maximum possible humidity of air Difference between actual temperature and dew point. Maximum amount of water vapour that can be contained in air.

27 - Environmental air temperature and filling gas temperature are the same. Now, the free balloon descents into warmer air. What statement is correct? Descent force increases. Descent force decreases. Weight force increases. Weight force decreases.

28 - Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks? During check flights due to a high level of nervousness During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast Due to group-dynamic effects If there is not enough information available

29 - Where has the ballast aboard a gas balloon to be stored during cruise? Inside the basket Below the net ending ropes At the outside wall of the basket Inside the tow shield

30 - A cross-country flight is made using the ICAO 1 : 500.000 aeronautical chart. An overflight crosscheck shows that a distance of 6 cm in the chart has been passed within 9 minutes. After how many more minutes, the overflight of another waypoint at a chart distance of additional 4 cm can be expected? 18 min. 6 min. 12 min 9 min.

31 - What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation? They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

32 - The standard state of gases refers to which temperature? 15° C 5° C 25° C 0° C

33 - An inversion layer close to the ground can be caused by... Ground cooling during the night. Large-scale lifting of air Thickening of clouds in medium layers Intensifying and gusting winds.

34 - What is the great circle distance between two points A and B on the equator when the difference between the two associated meridians is exactly one degree of longitude? 60 NM 216 NM 400 NM 120 NM

35 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"? Airspace Restriction Criteria Airworthiness Recurring Control Airworthiness Review Certificate Airspace Rulemaking Committee

36 - Which air traffic services can be expected within an FIR (flight information region)? FIS (flight information service) ALR (alerting service) ATC (air traffic control) FIS (flight information service) AIS (aeronautical information service) SAR (search and rescue) ATC (air traffic control) AIS (aeronautical information service)

37 - What is the purpose of the closing rope of a gas balloon? To close the sand disposer To close the appendix To close the emergency opening To secure the towing rope

38 - Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QNH? Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km Altitude in relation to mean sea level Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

39 - Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have? 12 years 12 months Unlimited 6 months

40 - What action should be recommended to a balloon pilot after landing with a gas balloon in a forrest with large fir trees? Quick release the gas from the balloon by activating the rip panel. Slowly draining the balloon by gently pulling the vents, until the basket touches ground. Transport the filled balloon by ground crew to a clear area, and dismount it there. Fix the balloon over night; try restart at next morning

41 - Vienna (LOWW) is located at 016° 34'E, Salzburg (LOWS) at 013° 00'E. The latitude of both positions can be considered as equal. What is the difference of sunrise and sunset times, expressed in UTC, between Wien and Salzburg? (2,00 P.) In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 4 minutes later than in Salzburg In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Salzburg In Vienna the sunrise is 4 minutes later and sunset is 4 minutes earlier than in Salzburg In Vienna the sunrise is 14 minutes earlier and sunset is 14 minutes later than in Salzburg

42 - How do volume, density and temperature change when a gas is being compressed? Volume decreases, density increases, temperature increases. Volume decreases, density increases, temperature increases. Volume increases, density decreases, temperature decreases Volume decreases, density decreases, temperature decreases.

43 - A risk factor for decompression sickness is... Scuba diving prior to flight 100 % oxygen after decompression. Sports Smoking.

44 - In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading? If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much greater heights above the ground than intended If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

45 - What type of turbulence is typically found close to the ground on the lee side during Foehn conditions? Clear-air turbulence (CAT) Turbulence in rotors Inversion turbulence Thermal turbulence

46 - The aerostatic lift corresponds to which force? The dynamic force due to airstream across the top of the hull The weight of the displaced air The drag due to airstream around the balloon envelope The weight of the balloon less ballast

47 - An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a... Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground. Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air. Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

48 - Which direction corresponds to 'compass north' (CN)? The most northerly part of the magnetic compass in the aircraft, where the reading takes place The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographical North Pole The angle between the aircraft heading and magnetic north The direction to which the direct reading compass aligns due to earth's and aircraft's magnetic fields

49 - With pressure and temperature given, any gas being heavier or lighter than air depends on what? On the content of water vapour in the gas On the mean kinetic energy of the molecules On the number of gas molecules On the molecule mass of the gas

50 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR? (2,00 P.) TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

51 - Which phrase does a pilot use when he / she wants to check the readability of his / her transmission? What is the communication like? You read me five How do you read? Request readability

52 - What must be considered for cross-border flights? Transmission of hazard reports Approved exceptions Regular location messages Requires flight plans

53 - What is the relationship between pressure and volume of a dry gas at constant temperature? The volume increases by a factor of 4 with double pressure The volume is inversely proportional to pressure The ration between pressure and volume is constant The volume increases proportional with pressure

54 - The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately... 0.3 percent. 0.03 percent. 0.01 percent 0.1 percent.

55 - The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight? Airfield elevation Pressure altitude Altitude above MSL Height above airfield

56 - Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory? It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

57 - Which factor can lead to human error? Double check of relevant actions To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous The bias to see what we expect to see Proper use of checklists

58 - What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"? Entering Airspace Delta Wilco Roger

59 - A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in... Mechanical overload No indication Indication too low Indication too high

60 - A cross-country flight is made using the ICAO 1 : 500.000 aeronautical chart. An overflight crosscheck shows that a distance of 4 cm in the chart has been passed within 12 minutes. After how many more minutes, the overflight of another waypoint at a chart distance of additional 6 cm can be expected? 9 min 6 min 12 min 18 min.

61 - What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing? Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present

62 - A balloon pilot decides to use one or more separate gas containers for initial heating during buildup. To ensure a safe buildup ... To expedite take-off, the gas containers have to be stored ouside. No separate gas containers are allowed during buildup. The gas containers have to be fixed safely inside the basket. Two gas containers (one inside, one outside) are to be used.

63 - What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around? Approach canceled Going around No landing Pulling up

64 - How does a gas react when released from a pressurized container? The gas heats adiabatically due to expansion The gas cools adiabatically due to expansion. The gas condenses inside the envelope The gas cools due to thermal contact with environmental air.

65 - What are primary criteria for selecting a landing site? 1. Obstacle situation 2. Elevation of the site 3. Strength of surface wind 1, 2 and 3 2 and 3 1 and 3 1 and 2

66 - What has to be considered at moderate wind speeds during a balloon ride across mountainous area with cloud-free sky? Icing conditions. Altimeter indication too low. Lee waves and severe up- and downdrafts Decreasing burner power

67 - What is a direct consequence of increase of the carrying gas temperature at a gas balloon with maximum differential pressure? Climb force decreases. Weight force increases. Lift force decreases. Load-bearing capability increases.

68 - The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa... When climbing above the transition altitude. At 4000 ft. At the decision height. When descending below FL 100.

69 - According ISA, what is the density of air at MSL? 1.225 g/m3 1225 kg/m3 1.225 kg/m3 12.25 kg/m3

70 - In a METAR, "heavy rain" is designated by the identifier... RA. .+SHRA. .+RA. SHRA.

71 - What has to be expected during descent above a heated water surface? The rate of descent decreases. The horizontal speed decreases. The horizontal speed increases. The rate of descent increases.

72 - In case of a water landing, when should the life jackets be inflated? Before touchdown on water surface. After leaving the basket. After landing, still in the basket, if leaving the basket has to be expected. During cruise over water.

73 - What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"? Wilco Positive Roger Report PAH

74 - Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale? To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

75 - A wind shear is... A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction. A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

76 - QFE is the... Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa. Magnetic bearing to a station. Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA). Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield.

77 - What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP? Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces. Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

78 - What chart shows areas of precipitation? Radar picture GAFOR Wind chart Satellite picture

79 - The dynamic lift created by airflow across the top of the envelope of a balloon on the ground is referred to as? Upper lift Anti-ballast Lower lift False lift

80 - Under which conditions, no harzards should be expected for a balloon ride? With high pressure areas before sunset With an warm front approaching With an cold front approaching Close to showers or thunderstorms

81 - During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be... Local QFE. 1013.25 hPa 1030.25 hPa. Local QNH.

82 - During a balloon ride, visibility continiously becomes poorer, also cloud base decreases in direction of the current track. How should the balloon pilot react to this situation? Continue ride in ramaining altitude Use next best chance for landing Use GPS or radio navigation to continue ride in clouds Break through the clouds and continue above clouds

83 - What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for? Flashing information service Flight information system Flashing information system Flight information service

84 - What cloud type does the picture show? See figure (MET-004). Siehe Anlage 3

Cirrus Altocumulus Stratus Cumulus

85 - Below maximum differential pressure of a gas balloon, temperature increase of the carrying gas by 1K results in: Volume decrease by 0,4% Volume increase by 0,4% Volume increase by 4% Volume decrease by 4%

86 - Given the following masses: Empty mass 240 kg Instruments 20 kg per gas container (full): 30 kg per person: 80 kg Up to which pressure altitude can the balloon climb with 5 persons and 4 gas containers in the basket, assuming temperatures 10° below ISA? (use attachment ECQB-PPL_BPL001) Siehe Anlage 1

3000 ft 17000 ft 13000 ft 7000 ft

87 - When air masses meet each other head on, how is this referred to and what air movements will follow? Divergence resulting in air being lifted Convergence resulting in air being lifted Convergence resulting in sinking air Divergence resulting in sinking air

88 - What is the difference between a gas balloon at or below maximum differential pressure during climb? The balloon at maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate to unlimited height. The balloon below maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate up to maximum differential pressure height. The balloon below maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate to unlimited height. The balloon at maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate up to maximum differential pressure height.

89 - How does the norm height of a gas balloon with maximum differential pressure change, when its mass is reduced by 1%? Norm height increases by 800 m. Norm height decreases by 800 m. Norm height decreases by 80 m Norm height increases by 80 m.

90 - With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences? Incident Serious incident Accident Event Serious event Accident Happening Event Serious event Event Crash Disaster

91 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75? 1500 m 8000 m 3000 m 5000 m

92 - After take-off with a balloon, obstacles at a distance of 300 m erect in expected flight path up to 40 m height. Rate of climb is expected with 1.5 m/s. What maximum actual wind speed can be accepted to maintain a clearance of 50 m above obstacles, assuming double the actual wind speed for calculation? 8 m/s 2.5 m/s 10 m/s 1 m/s

93 - Wake turbulence is caused by... Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil Jet blast behind a turbine engine. Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range. Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

94 - The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately... See figure (NAV-002) Siehe Anlage 1

40000 NM 12800 km 10800 km. 21600 NM.

95 - The "Certificate of Airworthiness" is issued by the state... Of the residence of the owner. In which the aircraft is registered. In which the airworthiness review is done. In which the aircraft is constructed.

96 - The term "tropopause" is defined as... The layer above the troposphere showing an increasing temperature The height above which the temperature starts to decrease. The boundary area between the mesosphere and the stratosphere The boundary area between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

97 - The movement of air flowing apart is called... Divergence. Concordence. Convergence. Subsidence.

98 - What kind of information should be included in an urgency message? Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, departure aerodrome, information about position, heading and altitude Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome, heading and altitude Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, departure aerodrome, heading and altitude Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, heading and altitude

99 - A gas balloon has to be equipped with which tethers? 1 at 40 m or 4 at 10 m 1 at 30 m or 3 at 10 m 2 at 10 m or 1 at 20 m 2 at 20 m or 1 at 10 m

100 - Given the following masses: Empty mass 260 kg Instruments 20 kg per gas container (full): 30 kg per person: 80 kg Assuming ISA temperatures, how many persons may be carried in the basket at maximum, if the balloon with 4 gas containers has to climb up to pressure altitude 9.000 ft ? (use attachment ECQB-PPL_BPL001) Siehe Anlage 1

4 5 2 3

Change Subject Change Question

Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License Exam Simulation

100 questions on 120 minutes bpl-gas