100 questions on 120 minutes bpl-gas


1 - Under which conditions "back side weather" ("Rückseitenwetter") can be expected?
2 - What must be considered for cross-border flights?
3 - What effect has the elevation above MSL of an airfield on the carrying force and maximum take-off mass of a balloon?
4 - QFE is the...
5 - During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be...
6 - During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is...
7 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75?
8 - A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a...
9 - With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meets subtropical warm air?
10 - What has to be considered at moderate wind speeds during a balloon ride across mountainous area with cloud-free sky?
11 - Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request?
12 - The emergency opening of a gas balloon is located where?
13 - In what situation is it appropriate to set the transponder code 7600?
14 - 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?
15 - How does the norm height of a gas balloon with maximum differential pressure change by dropping ballast?
16 - The density of helium gas under standard conditions is:
17 - What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?
18 - On summerdays with calm winds, the balloon pilot has to expect:
19 - Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error?
20 - Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?
21 - Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?
22 - Which processes result in decreasing air density?
23 - According ISA, what is the density of air at MSL?
24 - In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?
25 - Which are the properties of a Mercator chart?
26 - What is a direct consequence of increase of the carrying gas temperature at a gas balloon with maximum differential pressure?
27 - What is the difference between a gas balloon at or below maximum differential pressure during climb?
28 - 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?
29 - What is the distance between the parallels of latitude 48°N and 49°N along a meridian line?
30 - The character of an air mass is given by what properties?
31 - What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?
32 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"?
33 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?
34 - Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?
35 - The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...
36 - At which height the load carrying capability of a gas balloon is reduced by approximately 50% compared to MSL?
37 - Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions?
38 - Which direction corresponds to 'compass north' (CN)?
39 - Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?
40 - The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the...
41 - What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"?
42 - What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?
43 - The ratio between air pressures at different heights is referred to as:
44 - The barometric altimeter with QNH setting indicates...
45 - What wind conditions should be expected in the vicinity of showers or thunderstorms?
46 - During a flight in colder-than-ISA air the indicated altitude is...
47 - What is the difference in time when the sun moves 10° of longitude?
48 - During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...
49 - A pilot license issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 is valid in...
50 - 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?
51 - The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...
52 - Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems?
53 - What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?
54 - Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?
55 - What statement is correct with regard to the density of a gas?
56 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the VAR and the DEV? (2,00 P.)
57 - The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of...
58 - Which conditions are likely for the formation of advection fog?
59 - What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude?
60 - What effect has air temperature on the carrying force and on maximum take-off mass of a balloon?
61 - Aerostatic lift, amongst other factors, depends on...
62 - A gas balloon has to be equipped with which tethers?
63 - Heavy downdrafts and strong wind shear close to the ground can be expected...
64 - After take-off with a balloon, obstacles at a distance of 600 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?
65 - What effect can sudden insolation from sunlight have on a gas balloon?
66 - 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?
67 - Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?
68 - In case of a water landing, when should the life jackets be inflated?
69 - What is the mean height of the tropopause according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere)?
70 - A flight level is a...
71 - How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation?
72 - The maximum number of passengers can be found ...
73 - The assembly of the panels to the hull of a web-less gas balloon is done ...
74 - The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the...
75 - Which of the following options are possible SSR-Transponder modes?
76 - What difference will be experienced during take-off in presence of a strong surface inversion, compared to a take-off with decreasing temperature with height?
77 - In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft?
78 - How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a crosscountry flight?
79 - In case of damage of the hull of a gas ballon, repairs have to be done by a certified Approved Aeronautical Workshop when exceeding a length of:
80 - What is the purpose of the semi-circular rule?
81 - In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?
82 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the TH and the DEV? (2,00 P.)
83 - With regard to thunderstorms, strong up- and downdrafts appear during the...
84 - Environmental air temperature and filling gas temperature are the same. Now, the free balloon descents into warmer air. What statement is correct?
85 - What pressure pattern may result from cold-air inflow in high tropospheric layers?
86 - Where does the inclination reach its lowest value?
87 - Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have?
88 - How does the norm height of a gas balloon with maximum differential pressure change, when its mass is reduced by 1%?
89 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?
90 - With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?
91 - What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP?
92 - 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?
93 - The barometric altimeter indicates height above...
94 - 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
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95 - Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?
96 - Cold air inflow in high tropospheric layers may result in...
97 - What is referred to as mountain wind?
98 - Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"?
99 - 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?
100 - The minimum flight visibility at 5000 ft MSL in airspace B for VFR flights is...