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1 - What weather is likely to be experienced during "Foehn" in the Bavarian area close to the alps? High pressure area overhead Biskaya and low pressure area in Eastern Europe Nimbostratus cloud in the southern alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the alps, flat pressure pattern Nimbostratus cloud in the northern alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind

2 - 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

3 - The angle between compass north and magnetic north is called... Inclination WCA Deviation. Variation.

4 - 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.

5 - What is an indication for a macho attitude? Quick resignation in complex and critical situations Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations Careful walkaround procedure Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

6 - 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%.

7 - How will the sag of the pull rope change during descent? It will remain unchanged It will increase It will change periodically It will decrease

8 - 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.

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

10 - What has to be considered before a balloon ride across water surfaces? A transponder has to be installed and carried aboard For all people inside the basket life jackets have to be carried aboard A flight plan with detailled routing has to be filed. Continuous radio communication has to be established with air traffice control

11 - At time of take-off, ground wind speed is 3 m/s. Along take-off flight path, at a distance of 360 m obstacles erect up to 40 m. What is the minimum rate of climb to keep a clearance of 50 m above the obstacles? (Consider double the ground wind speed for the flight path) 1 m/s 2 m/s 0.5 m/s 1.5 m/s

12 - 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

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

14 - 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).

15 - 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.

16 - 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

17 - 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

18 - What condition may prevent the formation of "radiation fog"? Overcast cloud cover Clear night, no clouds Low spread Calm wind

19 - "Foehn" conditions usually develop with... Instability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge Stability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge. Stability, high pressure area with calm wind. Instability, high pressure area with calm wind.

20 - What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation? 300000 m/s 123000 m/s 300000 km/s 123000 km/s

21 - 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

22 - For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information? 10 to 20 seconds 3 to 7 seconds 30 to 40 seconds 35 to 50 seconds

23 - 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)

24 - 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

25 - 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.

26 - 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.

27 - How should a landing of a gas balloon be conducted at strong winds? Drop tow; in sufficient height activate rip panel Activate rip panel without throwing tow Drop tow; activate rip panel after ground contact Drop tow; conduct landing with use of valve

28 - 1000 ft equal... 3000 m. 300 m. 30 km. 30 m.

29 - A flight is called a "visual flight", if the... Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions. Visibility in flight is more than 8 km Flight is conducted under visual flight rules. Visibility in flight is more than 5 km.

30 - Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear? Invernal warm front. Thunderstorms Stable high pressure areas. Fog.

31 - 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

32 - Damages at the basket ropes have to be fixed by: By the balloon pilot. Upon the next Aeronautical Recurrence Certification. By an Aprroved Aeronautical Workshop. By tying with a part of a spare rope (during cruise)

33 - 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

34 - Which of the following options states a correct position report? DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft DEABC over "N" at 35 DEABC, "N", 2500 ft DEABC reaching "N"

35 - 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

36 - 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

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

38 - What is the mass of a "cube of air" with the edges 1 m long, at MSL according ISA? 0,1225 kg 12,25 kg 0,01225 kg 1,225 kg

39 - 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.

40 - 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

41 - 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.

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

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

44 - 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? 60 min. 12 min. 180 min. 90 min.

45 - 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.

46 - A distance of 7.5 cm on an aeronautical chart represents a distance of 60.745 NM in reality. What is the chart scale? 1 : 500000 1 : 1500000 1 : 1 000000 1 : 150000

47 - What has to be considered when entering an RMZ? To obtain a clearance to enter this area The transponder has to be switched on Mode C and squawk 7000 To permanently monitor the radio and if possible to establish radio contact To obtain a clearance from the local aviation authority

48 - What weather conditions in Central Europe are typically found in high pressure areas during summer? Small isobar spacing with strong prevailing northerly winds Large isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems Large isobar spacing with strong prevailing westerly winds Small isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems

49 - 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.

50 - Doubling the pressure of a dry gas at constant temperature results in a change of the volume to: Double the previous value Four times the previous value. Half the previous value. A quarter of the previous value.

51 - The term "runway" is defined as a... Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft. Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters. Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft. Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraf

52 - An ATIS is valid for... 45 minutes. 30 minutes. 60 minutes. 10 minutes.

53 - 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

54 - Which are the different parts of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)? GEN ENR AD GEN MET RAC GEN COM MET GEN AGA COM

55 - 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.

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

57 - Who provides search and rescue service? Only military organisations Both military and civil organisations Only civil organisations International approved organisations

58 - 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.

59 - Which of the following documents have to be on board for an international flight? a) Certificate of aircraft registration b) Certificate of airworthiness c) Airworthiness review certificate d) EASA Form-1 e) Airplane logbook f) Appropriate papers for every crew member g) Technical logbook A, b, c, e, f D, f, g B, c, d, e, f, g A, b, e, g

60 - The purpose of the drag lines of the parachute is ... To transfer the carrying force of the balloon in the top opening area To transfer the force from the pull rope to the parachute. To keep the parachute in the center of the top opening. To transfer the force from the pull rope to the free-balloon hull.

61 - The towing rope of a gas balloon can be found on ... The rip panel side The sandpourer side The sliding side The entry side

62 - What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED) They have the same status as ICAO Annexes They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding

63 - 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

64 - 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.

65 - What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM? Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike

66 - 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

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

68 - Wake turbulence is particularly strong... When flying at high speeds. When flying at high altitudes. When flying at low speeds When flying at low altitudes.

69 - 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

70 - 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

71 - 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.

72 - What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during summer? Changing weather with passing of frontal lines Squall lines and thunderstorms Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu

73 - Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airpaces C, D and E? 1000 m horizontally, 300 m vertically 1000 m horizontally, 1500 ft vertically 1500 m horizontally, 1000 m vertically 1500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically

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

75 - The minimum length of the towing rope is: 20 m 50 m 100 m 30 m

76 - What is the difference in latitude between A (12°53'30''N) and B (07°34'30''S)? 05°19'00'' 20°28'00'' 20,28° 05,19°

77 - Information about operational limits, loading and performance about an aircraft can be taken from which document? Airworthiness certificate. Operating handbook. Certificate of registration Flight Log book.

78 - From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure? 7000 feet 12000 feet 2000 feet 10000 feet

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

80 - Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases? 1 % 21 % 0.1 % 78 %

81 - The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the... Optimal problem solution State of readiness of a pilot Procedure for an emergency landing Error chain.

82 - What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter? Squall lines and thunderstorms Changing weather with passing of frontal lines Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu

83 - Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory 2, 4 1 1, 2, 3, 4 .1, 2, 3

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

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

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

87 - 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

88 - 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

89 - Why should balloon pilot or passengers not wear any clothes made of silk or synthetic fibers during ride with a gas balloon? Because of the danger of explosions induced by sparks after electrical discharge. Because these materials may lead to malfunction of some instruments. Because the total mass will be increased beyond the operating limits. Because these materials may lead to noise in radio reception.

90 - What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front? Squall line with showers of rain and thunderstorms (Cb), gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

91 - The Empty Mass of a gas balloon includes: Ballast packages, basket, hull, valve and towing rope. Basket, burner, ballast packages, hull, net and towing rope. Basket, basket ring, Valve, net, hull and towing rope. Burner, ballast packages, instruments, net and towing rope.

92 - Regularity messages are messages... Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance. Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight. Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation.

93 - What is the call sign of the surface movement control? Earth Ground Tower Control

94 - 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.

95 - What values are usually marked with a red line on instrument displays? Operational limits Caution areas Recommended areas Operational areas

96 - Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by... Unhealthy food Alcohol. Smoking. Little sleep.

97 - 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.

98 - When using a GPS for tracking to the next waypoint, a deviation indication is shown by a vertical bar and dots to the left and to the right of the bar. What statement describes the correct interpretation of the display? The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection is +-10 NM. The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS. The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection is +-10°. The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

99 - The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called... Anticipatory check procedure. Situational thinking. Constant flight check. Situational awareness.

100 - 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

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