Exam quiz Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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 2

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 3

The aerostatic lift corresponds to which force?

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The weight of the displaced air

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The dynamic force due to airstream across the top of the hull

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The drag due to airstream around the balloon envelope

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The weight of the balloon less ballast

Question 4

(For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway? Siehe Anlage 6

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A

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C

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B

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D

Question 5

What is the purpose of the semi-circular rule?

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To avoid collisions by reducing the probability of opposing traffic at the same altitude

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To avoid collisions by suspending turning manoeuvres

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To fly without a filed flight plan in prescribed zones published in the AIP

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To allow safe climbing or descending in a holding pattern

Question 6

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 7

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

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To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

Question 8

The vertical extend of air with pressure changing by 1% with 80 m difference in height is referred to as ...

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Homogene

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Unstable

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Stable

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Inhomogene

Question 9

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 10

UTC is...

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An obligatory time used in aviation.

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A local time in Central Europe

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A zonal time.

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Local mean time at a specific point on Earth.

Question 11

The term "tropopause" is defined as...

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The boundary area between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

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The layer above the troposphere showing an increasing temperature

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The height above which the temperature starts to decrease.

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The boundary area between the mesosphere and the stratosphere

Question 12

Environmental air temperature and filling gas temperature are the same. Now, the free balloon descents into warmer air. What statement is correct?

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Descent force increases.

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Descent force decreases.

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Weight force increases.

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Weight force decreases.

Question 13

With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST?

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1400 UTC.

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1700 UTC.

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1600 UTC.

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1500 UTC.

Question 14

At which height the load carrying capability of a gas balloon is reduced by approximately 50% compared to MSL?

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At 6.500 m

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At 11.000 m

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At 18.000 m

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At 1.500 m

Question 15

Which of the following options states a correct position report?

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DEABC, "N", 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" at 35

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DEABC reaching "N"

Question 16

During a flight in colder-than-ISA air the indicated altitude is...

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Higher than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard altitude.

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Lower than the true altitude.

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Eqal to the true altitude.

Question 17

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 18

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?

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The load capability decreases by 0,4% per K temperature change.

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The load capability decreases by 4% per K temperature change.

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The load capability increases by 4% per K temperature change.

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The load capability increases by 0,4% per K temperature change.

Question 19

What condition may prevent the formation of "radiation fog"?

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Overcast cloud cover

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Clear night, no clouds

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Low spread

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Calm wind

Question 20

When do you expect wind shear?

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During an inversion

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

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When passing a warm front

Question 21

A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a...

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Mode C or S transponder.

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Mode A transponder.

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Transponder approved for airspace "B".

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Pressure-decoder

Question 22

Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?

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Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails

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Blue marks all over the body

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Muscle cramps in the upper body area

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Joint pain in knees and feet

Question 23

A balloon pilot decides to use one or more separate gas containers for initial heating during buildup. To ensure a safe buildup ...

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The gas containers have to be fixed safely inside the basket.

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To expedite take-off, the gas containers have to be stored ouside.

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No separate gas containers are allowed during buildup.

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Two gas containers (one inside, one outside) are to be used.

Question 24

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

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Situational awareness.

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Anticipatory check procedure.

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Situational thinking.

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Constant flight check.

Question 25

A gas balloon has to be equipped with which tethers?

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2 at 10 m or 1 at 20 m

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1 at 40 m or 4 at 10 m

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1 at 30 m or 3 at 10 m

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2 at 20 m or 1 at 10 m

Question 26

A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...

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Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure.

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Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure.

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Total pressure and static pressure

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Dynamic pressure and total pressure.

Question 27

Which are the properties of a Mercator chart?

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The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines

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The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines

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The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

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The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

Question 28

Which information from a ground station does not require readback?

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Wind

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SSR-Code

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Altitude

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Runway in use

Question 29

The term "ceiling" is defined as the...

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Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.

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Height of the base of the highest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft

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Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 10000 ft

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Altitude of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.

Question 30

Which transponder code has to be set unrequested during an emergency?

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7700

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7500

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7600

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7000

Question 31

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 32

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 33

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

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The visual perception (vision)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The oltfactory perception (smell)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 34

What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?

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Extroverted - stable

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Introverted - unstable

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Introverted - stable

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Extroverted - unstable

Question 35

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 36

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 37

What is the mass of a "cube of air" with the edges 1 m long, at MSL according ISA?

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1,225 kg

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0,1225 kg

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12,25 kg

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0,01225 kg

Question 38

What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?

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Transmitting blind

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No reception

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Listen

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Blind

Question 39

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 40

What has to be considered at moderate wind speeds during a balloon ride across mountainous area with cloud-free sky?

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Lee waves and severe up- and downdrafts

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Icing conditions.

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Altimeter indication too low.

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Decreasing burner power

Question 41

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

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Oxygen transport

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Immune defense

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Blood sugar regulation

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Blood coagulation

Question 42

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 43

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 44

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?

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5 m/s

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1 m/s

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3 m/s

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10 m/s

Question 45

What weather phenomenon designated by "2" has to be expected on the lee side during "Foehn" conditions? See figure (MET-001). Siehe Anlage 1

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Altocumulus lenticularis

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Cumulonimbus

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Altocumulus Castellanus

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Nimbostratus

Question 46

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 47

What effect can sudden insolation from sunlight have on a gas balloon?

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The height at maximum differential pressure decreases.

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The height at maximum differential pressure increases.

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The hull pressure decreases.

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A sudden increase in rate of descent.

Question 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

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 52

Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth?

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator

Question 53

How will the sag of the pull rope change during descent?

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It will decrease

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It will remain unchanged

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It will increase

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It will change periodically

Question 54

The symbol labeled (1) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4

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Cold front.

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Front aloft.

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Occlusion.

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Warm front.

Question 55

Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error?

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Altimeter

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Tachometer

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Vertical speed indicator

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Direct reading compass

Question 56

What factors may indicate a tendency to fog formation?

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Low spread, decreasing temperature

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Low pressure, increasing temperature

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Strong winds, decreasing temperature

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Low spread, increasing temperature

Question 57

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?

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Use next best chance for landing

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Continue ride in ramaining altitude

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Use GPS or radio navigation to continue ride in clouds

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Break through the clouds and continue above clouds

Question 58

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 59

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 60

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

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5 km

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1.5 km

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10 km

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8 km

Question 61

Doubling the pressure of a dry gas at constant temperature results in a change of the volume to:

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Half the previous value.

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Double the previous value

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Four times the previous value.

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A quarter of the previous value.

Question 62

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 lower the elevation, the greater 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 63

During buildup of a gas balloon, sacks with sand are hooked up. The end of the hooks should be directed ...

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Outside

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Parallel to net path

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Inside

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Perpedicular to net path

Question 64

The term "runway" is defined as a...

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraf

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Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters.

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Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

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