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1 - Under which conditions "back side weather" ("Rückseitenwetter") can be expected? During Foehn at the lee side Before passing of an occlusion After passing of a warm front After passing of a cold front

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

3 - 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.

4 - 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.

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

6 - During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is... Higher than the true altitude. Lower than the true altitude. Equal to the standard atmosphere. Equal to the true altitude

7 - 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

8 - A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a... Mode C or S transponder. Mode A transponder. Transponder approved for airspace "B". Pressure-decoder

9 - With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meets subtropical warm air? At the subtropical high pressure belt At the equator At the polar front At the geographic poles

10 - 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

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

12 - The emergency opening of a gas balloon is located where? To the side of the appendix At the upper pole At the equator To the side of the valve

13 - In what situation is it appropriate to set the transponder code 7600? Hijacking Loss of radio Flight into clouds Emergency

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? 9 min 6 min 12 min 18 min.

15 - How does the norm height of a gas balloon with maximum differential pressure change by dropping ballast? It increases by 8 m when total mass is reduced by 10%. It increases by 80 m when total mass is reduced by 1% It decreases by 8 m when total mass is reduced by 10%. It decreases by 80 m when total mass is reduced by 1%.

16 - The density of helium gas under standard conditions is: 0,2 kg / m3 2 kg / m3 0,02 g / m3 0,2 g / m3

17 - What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft? 78 % 21 % 12 % 18.9 %

18 - On summerdays with calm winds, the balloon pilot has to expect: With strongly heated surface layers. With a cold air pool on the ground. With wind shear. With a pronounced ground inversion.

19 - Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error? Tachometer Altimeter Vertical speed indicator Direct reading compass

20 - Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure? 12000 feet 7000 feet 22000 feet 5000 feet

21 - Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia? The tactile perception (sense of touch) The oltfactory perception (smell) The visual perception (vision) The auditory perception (hearing)

22 - Which processes result in decreasing air density? Increasing temperature, increasing pressure Decreasing temperature, decreasing pressure Increasing temperature, decreasing pressure Decreasing temperature, increasing pressure

23 - 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

24 - In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment? During a light and slow climb Breathing takes place using the mouth only The eustachien tube is blocked All windows are completely closed

25 - Which are the properties of a Mercator chart? The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

26 - 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.

27 - 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.

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? 8 m/s 2.5 m/s 10 m/s 1 m/s

29 - What is the distance between the parallels of latitude 48°N and 49°N along a meridian line? 10 NM 111 NM 60 NM 1 NM

30 - The character of an air mass is given by what properties? Wind speed and tropopause height Environmental lapse rate at origin Temperatures at origin and present region Region of origin and track during movement

31 - What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere? 0.1 % 21 % 78 % 1 %

32 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"? Selective Radar Altimeter Standard European Routes of the Air Specialized Radar Approach Standardized European Rules of the Air

33 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"? Aeronautical instrument requirement report Aircraft report Automatic identification report Aeronautical information report

34 - Which dangerous attitudes are often combined? Impulsivity and carefulness Macho and invulnerability Self-abandonment and macho Invulnerability and self-abandonment

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

36 - At which height the load carrying capability of a gas balloon is reduced by approximately 50% compared to MSL? At 6.500 m At 11.000 m At 18.000 m At 1.500 m

37 - Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions? Restricted area No-fly zone Prohibited area Dangerous area

38 - 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

39 - 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

40 - The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the... Deviation of 0°. Inclination of 0°. Heading of 0° Variation of 0°.

41 - What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"? Affirmative Affirm Roger Yes

42 - What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message? FIS frequency Radar frequency Current frequency Emergency frequency

43 - The ratio between air pressures at different heights is referred to as: Height value Pressure number Height ratio Height number

44 - The barometric altimeter with QNH setting indicates... Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation. Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa. True altitude above MSL. Height above MSL.

45 - What wind conditions should be expected in the vicinity of showers or thunderstorms? Calm winds during passage of a shower. Steady wind from direction of shower. Strong gust from variable directions. Steady wind into direction of shower

46 - During a flight in colder-than-ISA air the indicated altitude is... Higher than the true altitude Equal to the standard altitude. Lower than the true altitude. Eqal to the true altitude.

47 - What is the difference in time when the sun moves 10° of longitude? 0:04 h 0:40 h 0:30 h 1:00 h

48 - During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the... Search and Rescue Service (SAR). Next airport operator en-route. Flight Information Service (FIS). Flight Information Service (FIS).

49 - A pilot license issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 is valid in... The country where the license was acquired. All ICAO countries The country where the license was issued Those countries that have accepted this license on application.

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? At 5500m the increase in height is twice as high. At 5500m the increase in height is three times as high. At both heights the same increase in height is observed. At 5500m the increase in height is four times as high.

51 - The majority of aviation accidents are caused by... Human failure Technical failure Geographical influences. Meteorological influences.

52 - Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems? Sphere of ecliptical shape Ellipsoid Flat plate Perfect sphere

53 - What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low? Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front Rising pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front Rising pressure in front of the warm front, rising pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

54 - Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"? VFS VRU VMC VFR

55 - What statement is correct with regard to the density of a gas? The density increases with increasing temperature and constant volume. The density decreases with increasing temperature and constant volume. The density decreases with increasing temperature and constant pressure. The density decreases with decreasing volume and constant temperature.

56 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the VAR and the DEV? (2,00 P.) VAR: 004° E. DEV: -002°. VAR: 004° W. DEV: +002°. VAR: 004° E. DEV: +002°. VAR: 004° W. DEV: -002°

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

58 - Which conditions are likely for the formation of advection fog? Cold, humid air moves over a warm ocean Humidity evaporates from warm, humid ground into cold air Warm, humid air cools during a cloudy night Warm, humid air moves over a cold surface

59 - What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude? 60 km 30 NM 1 NM 60 NM

60 - What effect has air temperature on the carrying force and on maximum take-off mass of a balloon? Maximum take-off mass is higher at low temperatures. Maximum take-off mass is lower at low temperatures. Carrying force is higher at low temperatures. Carrying force is lower at low temperatures.

61 - Aerostatic lift, amongst other factors, depends on... On the speed. Balloon mass. Shape of the envelope. Air density.

62 - 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

63 - Heavy downdrafts and strong wind shear close to the ground can be expected... During approach to an airfield at the coast with a strong sea breeze. During cold, clear nights with the formation of radiation fog. During warm summer days with high, flatted Cu clouds Near the rainfall areas of heavy showers or thunderstorms.

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? 1 m/s 3 m/s 5 m/s 10 m/s

65 - What effect can sudden insolation from sunlight have on a gas balloon? The height at maximum differential pressure decreases. The height at maximum differential pressure increases. The hull pressure decreases. A sudden increase in rate of descent.

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? 53°50'27''N 49°50'27''N 43°50'27''N 51°50'27'N'

67 - Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots? Curved sidepiece Unbreakable No UV filter Non-polarised

68 - 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.

69 - What is the mean height of the tropopause according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere)? 36000 m 11000 ft 11000 m 18000 ft

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

71 - How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation? By activating the emergency opening By stowing of loose parts By activating the vents By activating the pull rope

72 - The maximum number of passengers can be found ... In the certicate of registration. In the operating handbook. In the Flight Log book In the airworthiness certificate.

73 - The assembly of the panels to the hull of a web-less gas balloon is done ... By vulcanisation. By stitching. By welding By glueing.

74 - The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the... Geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole. Magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole. Geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole. Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole

75 - Which of the following options are possible SSR-Transponder modes? B, R, S A, C, S A, C, R B, C, V

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? During climb through an inversion, less ballast must be released and/or less heating is required. During climb through an inversion, less ballast must be released and/or more heating is required. During climb through an inversion, more ballast must be released and/or more heating is required. During climb through an inversion, more ballast must be released and/or less heating is required.

77 - In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft? After the ground station has used the abbreviation Within controlled airspace If there is little traffic in the traffic circuit After passing the first reporting point

78 - How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a crosscountry flight? AIRMET VOLMET METAR GAMET

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: 1.0 m 2.0 m 0.5 m 5.0 m

80 - 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

81 - 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

82 - 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°.

83 - With regard to thunderstorms, strong up- and downdrafts appear during the... Mature stage. Dissipating stage. Thunderstorm stage. Initial stage.

84 - 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.

85 - What pressure pattern may result from cold-air inflow in high tropospheric layers? Formation of a low in the upper troposphere Formation of a large ground low Alternating pressure Formation of a high in the upper troposphere

86 - Where does the inclination reach its lowest value? At the geographic equator At the magnetic poles At the magnetic equator At the geographic poles

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

88 - 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.

89 - 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

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 information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP? 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 Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts, restricted and dangerous airspaces Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods

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? 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.

93 - The barometric altimeter indicates height above... Mean sea level. Ground. A selected reference pressure level. Standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

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

3000 ft 17000 ft 13000 ft 7000 ft

95 - Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia? Blue marks all over the body Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails Muscle cramps in the upper body area Joint pain in knees and feet

96 - Cold air inflow in high tropospheric layers may result in... Stabilisation and calm weather Showers and thunderstorms. Calm weather and cloud dissipation. Frontal weather.

97 - What is referred to as mountain wind? Wind blowing uphill from the valley during daytime Wind blowing uphill from the valley during the night. Wind blowing down the mountain side during daytime Wind blowing down the mountain side during the night

98 - Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"? OBS OBST OBTC OST

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? 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

100 - The minimum flight visibility at 5000 ft MSL in airspace B for VFR flights is... 5000 m. 3000 m. 1500 m. 8000 m.

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