Exam quiz Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

How should a landing of a gas balloon be conducted at strong winds?

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Drop tow; in sufficient height activate rip panel

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Activate rip panel without throwing tow

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Drop tow; activate rip panel after ground contact

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Drop tow; conduct landing with use of valve

Question 2

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

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Requires flight plans

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Transmission of hazard reports

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Approved exceptions

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Regular location messages

Question 3

What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for?

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No specific opening hours

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Sunrise to sunset

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24 h service

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Sunset to sunrise

Question 4

How does a gas react when released from a pressurized container?

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The gas cools adiabatically due to expansion.

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The gas heats adiabatically due to expansion

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The gas condenses inside the envelope

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The gas cools due to thermal contact with environmental air.

Question 5

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 6

The correct transponder code for emergencies is...

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7700.

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7500.

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7600.

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7000.

Question 7

Below maximum differential pressure of a gas balloon, temperature increase of the carrying gas by 1K results in:

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Volume increase by 0,4%

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Volume decrease by 0,4%

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Volume increase by 4%

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Volume decrease by 4%

Question 8

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110?

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8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

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5000 m

Question 9

Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have?

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Unlimited

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12 years

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12 months

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6 months

Question 10

During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is...

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Equal to the true altitude

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Higher than the true altitude.

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Lower than the true altitude.

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Equal to the standard atmosphere.

Question 11

The emergency opening of a gas balloon is located where?

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To the side of the appendix

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At the upper pole

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At the equator

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To the side of the valve

Question 12

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 13

What is meant by the term "terrestrial navigation"?

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Orientation by ground features during visual flight

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Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight

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Orientation by GPS during visual flight

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Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight

Question 14

The term 'True Course' (TC) is defined as...

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The angle between true north and the course line

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole.

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Tthe angle between magnetic north and the course line.

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole.

Question 15

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 16

While overflying a waypoint, it is stated that a distance of 2 NM has been taken 10 min. What will be the expected time of endurance for the complete distance of 18 NM?

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90 min.

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60 min.

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12 min.

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180 min.

Question 17

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 18

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?

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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 19

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?

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18 min.

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9 min

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6 min

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12 min

Question 20

The towing rope of a gas balloon can be found on ...

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The rip panel side

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The sandpourer side

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The sliding side

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The entry side

Question 21

The "Certificate of Airworthiness" is issued by the state...

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In which the aircraft is registered.

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Of the residence of the owner.

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In which the airworthiness review is done.

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In which the aircraft is constructed.

Question 22

How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature?

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Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases

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Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases

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Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases

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Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases

Question 23

How do volume, density and temperature change when a gas is being compressed?

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Volume decreases, density increases, temperature increases.

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Volume increases, density decreases, temperature decreases

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Volume decreases, density decreases, temperature decreases.

Question 24

The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/13 A) LOWW B) 1305211200 C) 1305211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE.

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21/05/2013 14:00 UTC.

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21/05/2014 13:00 UTC.

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13/05/2013 12:00 UTC.

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13/10/2013 00:00 UTC.

Question 25

Lower-than-standard temperature may lead to...

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An altitude indication which is too high.

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A correct altitude indication as long as the altimeter subscale is set to correct for non-standard temperature.

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An altitude indication which is too low.

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A blockage of the Pitot tube by ice, freezing the altimeter indication to its present value

Question 26

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 27

In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?

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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

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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

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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

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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

Question 28

What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report?

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

Question 29

The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...

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Static pressure.

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Dynamic pressure.

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Differential pressure.

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Total pressure.

Question 30

According ISA, what is the density of air at MSL?

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1.225 kg/m3

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1.225 g/m3

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1225 kg/m3

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12.25 kg/m3

Question 31

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

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When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit

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When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time

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When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit

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When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station

Question 32

Assume two arbitrary points A and B on the same parallel of latitude, but not on the equator. Point A is located on 010°E and point B on 020°E. The rumb line distance between A and B is always...

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Less than 600 NM.

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More than 300 NM.

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Less than 300 NM

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More than 600 NM

Question 33

What is the meaning of the phrase "Correction"?

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

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand your message and will comply with it

Question 34

A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as...

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Two eight five.

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Two hundred eighty-five

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Two eight five hundred

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Two hundred eight five.

Question 35

The temperature lapse rate with increasing height within the troposphere according ISA is...

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0,65° C / 100 m

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1° C / 100 m

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0,6° C / 100 m.

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3° C / 100 m

Question 36

What has to be expected during descent above a heated water surface?

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The rate of descent increases.

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The rate of descent decreases.

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The horizontal speed decreases.

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The horizontal speed increases.

Question 37

The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as...

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Twelve o'clock.

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One two

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One two hundred.

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One two o'clock.

Question 38

What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact?

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Using all characters

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Using the last two characters only

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Using the first two characters only

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Using the first three characters only

Question 39

With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?

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Incident Serious incident Accident

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Event Serious event Accident

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Happening Event Serious event

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Event Crash Disaster

Question 40

The standard state of gases refers to which temperature?

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25° C

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5° C

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0° C

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15° C

Question 41

What does a readability of 1 indicate?

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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 42

What is the meaning of an area marked as "TMZ"?

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Transponder Mandatory Zone

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Touring Motorglider Zone

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Traffic Management Zone

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Transportation Management Zone

Question 43

An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground.

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Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

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Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air

Question 44

A true altitude is...

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An altitude above mean sea level corrected for non-standard temperature.

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard pressure

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard temperature.

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A pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.

Question 45

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

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Climb force

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Load force

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Upper force

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Lift force

Question 46

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

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When flying at low speeds

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When flying at high speeds.

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When flying at high altitudes.

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When flying at low altitudes.

Question 47

Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts?

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Cumulus stage

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Upwind stage

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Mature stage

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Dissipating stage

Question 48

Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC?

Accepted Answer

MH: 163°. MC: 175°.

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MH: 167°. MC: 175°.

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MH: 167°. MC: 161°.

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MH: 163°. MC: 161°.

Question 49

Clouds are basically distinguished by what types?

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Cumulus and stratiform clouds

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Layered and lifted clouds

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Thunderstorm and shower clouds

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Stratiform and ice clouds

Question 50

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 51

What is the meaning of the phrase "Approved"?

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand your message and will comply with it

Question 52

Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?

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It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds

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It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes

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It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds

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It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

Question 53

Times are transmitted as...

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UTC.

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Standard time.

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Time zone time.

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Local time.

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

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 56

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

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Indication too high

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Mechanical overload

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No indication

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Indication too low

Question 57

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?

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2.5 m/s

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8 m/s

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10 m/s

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1 m/s

Question 58

Electronic devices on board of an aeroplane have influence on the...

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Direct reading compass.

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Artificial horizon

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Airspeed indicator.

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Turn coordinator.

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

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 60

Which air traffic services can be expected within an FIR (flight information region)?

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FIS (flight information service) ALR (alerting service)

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ATC (air traffic control) FIS (flight information service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service) SAR (search and rescue)

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ATC (air traffic control) AIS (aeronautical information service)

Question 61

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

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Macho and invulnerability

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Impulsivity and carefulness

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Self-abandonment and macho

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Invulnerability and self-abandonment

Question 62

The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

1 500 ft MSL.

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FL150.

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1.500 ft GND.

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1 500 m MSL.

Question 63

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 64

What visual flight conditions can be expected after the passage of a cold front?

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Good visiblity, formation of cumulus clouds with showers of rain or snow

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Poor visibility, formation of overcast or ground-covering stratus clouds, snow

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Medium visibility with lowering cloud bases, onset of prolonged precipitation

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Scattered cloud layers, visbility more than 5 km, formation of shallow cumulus clouds

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