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1 - Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) Siehe Anlage 4

Flight Level 95 Altitude 9500 m MSL Height 9500 ft Altitude 9500 ft MSL

2 - What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around? Approach canceled Going around No landing Pulling up

3 - While overflying a waypoint, it is stated that a distance of 3 NM has been taken 10 min. What will be the expected time of endurance for the complete distance of 18 NM? 60 min 90 min. 12 min 180 min.

4 - What is the meaning of a steady green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight? Airport unsafe, do not land Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time Cleared to land Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

5 - The "Certificate of Airworthiness" is issued by the state... Of the residence of the owner. In which the aircraft is registered. In which the airworthiness review is done. In which the aircraft is constructed.

6 - Before take-off, the balloon pilot realises that the maximum take-off mass has been exceeded by 5%. What has to be done? The load has to be reduced to maximum take-off mass. During take-off, special care has to be taken for obstacles. With exceeding up to 5%, normal take-off can be performed. Take-off has to be approved by the airfield manager on duty.

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

8 - How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature? Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases

9 - At equilibrium the inner overpressure of a free balloon is highest at: At the equator The upper pole. At the center of the hull At the lower opening

10 - 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

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

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

13 - What kind of information should be included in an urgency message? Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, departure aerodrome, information about position, heading and altitude Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome, heading and altitude Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, departure aerodrome, heading and altitude Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, heading and altitude

14 - 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

15 - 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

16 - 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

17 - 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

18 - Given the following masses: Empty mass 260 kg Instruments 20 kg per gas container (full): 30 kg per person: 80 kg Assuming temperature ISA+10, 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 12.000 ft ? (use attachment ECQB-PPL_BPL001) Siehe Anlage 1

3 5 4 2

19 - Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator? Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

20 - What has to be expected by the balloon pilot during descent in deeply cooled layers close to the ground? Floating on top of the cold air layer. Sudden change in airspeed. Balloon starts to climb. Increasing descent while entering to ground layers

21 - What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for? Sunrise to sunset 24 h service Sunset to sunrise No specific opening hours

22 - During buildup of a gas balloon, sacks with sand are hooked up. The end of the hooks should be directed ... Parallel to net path Outside Inside Perpedicular to net path

23 - Under which conditions, no harzards should be expected for a balloon ride? With high pressure areas before sunset With an warm front approaching With an cold front approaching Close to showers or thunderstorms

24 - 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.

25 - 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

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

27 - What information is broadcasted on a VOLMET frequency? Meteorological information NOTAMS Navigational information Current information

28 - Information about pressure patterns and frontal situation can be found in which chart? Surface weather chart. Hypsometric chart. Wind chart. Significant Weather Chart (SWC).

29 - 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.

30 - The aerostatic lift corresponds to which force? The dynamic force due to airstream across the top of the hull The weight of the displaced air The drag due to airstream around the balloon envelope The weight of the balloon less ballast

31 - What effect has the elevation above MSL of an airfield on the carrying force and maximum take-off mass of a balloon? The lower the elevation, the lower the maximum take-off mass. The lower the elevation, the greater the carrying force. The lower the elevation, the higherthe maximum take-off mass. The higher the elevation, the greater the carrying force.

32 - 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

33 - Lower-than-standard temperature may lead to... An altitude indication which is too high. A correct altitude indication as long as the altimeter subscale is set to correct for non-standard temperature. An altitude indication which is too low. A blockage of the Pitot tube by ice, freezing the altimeter indication to its present value

34 - In a METAR, "heavy rain" is designated by the identifier... RA. .+SHRA. .+RA. SHRA.

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

36 - A boundary between a cold polar air mass and a warm subtropical air mass showing no horizontal displacement is called... Warm front. Occluded front. Cold front. Stationary front

37 - 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)

38 - 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.

39 - At time of take-off, ground wind speed is 2 m/s. Along take-off flight path, at a distance of 320 m obstacles erect up to 30 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 1.5 m/s 2 m/s 0.5 m/s

40 - 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

41 - Under what conditions may class D airspace be entered with a radio failure? It is the destination aerodrome Approval has been granted before It ist the aerodrome of departure There are other aircraft in the aerodrome circuit

42 - Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts? Upwind stage Cumulus stage Mature stage Dissipating stage

43 - What technical measure provides electric conductivity to the hull ropes of a web-less gas balloon? Wrapping with plastic tape. A surface painting Impregnation of the ropes Embedded steel threads (filiaments).

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

45 - 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

46 - What visual flight conditions can be expected after the passage of a cold front? Poor visibility, formation of overcast or ground-covering stratus clouds, snow Medium visibility with lowering cloud bases, onset of prolonged precipitation Good visiblity, formation of cumulus clouds with showers of rain or snow Scattered cloud layers, visbility more than 5 km, formation of shallow cumulus clouds

47 - Clouds in high layers are referred to as... Strato- Alto-. Cirro-. Nimbo-.

48 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR? (2,00 P.) TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

49 - What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation? They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

50 - 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.

51 - 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

52 - 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

53 - 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

54 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation? Siehe Anlage 7

D B A C

55 - Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory? It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

56 - A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in... Mechanical overload No indication Indication too low Indication too high

57 - What clouds and weather may result from an humid and instable air mass, that is pushed against a chain of mountains by the predominant wind and forced to rise? Embedded CB with thunderstorms and showers of hail and/or rain. Overcast low stratus (high fog) with no precipitation. Smooth, unstructured NS cloud with light drizzle or snow (during winter). Thin Altostratus and Cirrostratus clouds with light and steady precipitation.

58 - 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

59 - Which are the official basic units for horizontal distances used in aeronautical navigation and their abbreviations? Feet (ft), inches (in) Yards (yd), meters (m) Nautical miles (NM), kilometers (km) Land miles (SM), sea miles (NM)

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

61 - (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

C B D A

62 - The shortest distance between two points on Earth is represented by a part of... A small circle. A great circle. A rhumb line A parallel of latitude.

63 - The term 'True Course' (TC) is defined as... The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole. The angle between true north and the course line Tthe angle between magnetic north and the course line. The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole.

64 - 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)

65 - Before buildup, the buildup team has to be informed about correct behaviour at sudden critical situations how? Only at gusty winds Twice At least zwo days before By the balloon pilot

66 - Below maximum differential pressure of a gas balloon, temperature increase of the carrying gas by 1K results in: Volume decrease by 0,4% Volume increase by 0,4% Volume increase by 4% Volume decrease by 4%

67 - What is the meaning of the phrase "Roger"? Permission for proposed action is granted I understand your message and will comply with it An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is... I have received all of your last transmission

68 - 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.

69 - What my be the cause of controller icing? A cloud has been entered at temperature between +5 und -10°C. Temperature in the controller is between -1 °C and -5 °C. Relative huimidity is higher than 50%. Liquid gas has entered the controller.

70 - 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

71 - 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.

72 - 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

73 - What chart shows areas of precipitation? Radar picture GAFOR Wind chart Satellite picture

74 - What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation? To Determine the guilty party and draw legal consequences To identify the reasons and work out safety recommendations To clarify questions of liability within the meaning of compensation for passengers To work for the public prosecutor and help to follow-up flight accidents

75 - 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.

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

77 - 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

78 - With other factors remaining constant, decreasing temperature results in... Decreasing spread and decreasing relative humidity. Decreasing spread and increasing relative humidity. Increasing spread and decreasing relative humidity. Increasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

79 - Where has the ballast aboard a gas balloon to be stored during cruise? Inside the basket Below the net ending ropes At the outside wall of the basket Inside the tow shield

80 - Which of the stated surfaces will reduce the wind speed most due to ground friction? Flat land, lots of vegetation cover Oceanic areas Mountainous areas, vegetation cover Flat land, deserted land, no vegetation

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

82 - What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing? Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present

83 - 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.

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

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

86 - UTC is... A local time in Central Europe A zonal time. Local mean time at a specific point on Earth. An obligatory time used in aviation.

87 - 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.

88 - 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

89 - 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.

90 - Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace? Apply Want Request Would like

91 - What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot? Extroverted - stable Introverted - unstable Introverted - stable Extroverted - unstable

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

93 - 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.

94 - What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)? Oxygen transport Immune defense Blood sugar regulation Blood coagulation

95 - Distress messages contain... Information concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight. Information concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance Information concerning urgent spare parts which are required for a continuation of flight and which have to be ordered in advance. Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft

96 - The vertical speed indicator measures the difference of pressure between... The present dynamic pressure and the dynamic pressure of a previous moment. The present total pressure and the total pressure of a previous moment. The present dynamic pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment The present static pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment.

97 - What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK? Omega Echo Juliett Victor Kilogramm Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

98 - 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

99 - How many satellites are necessary for a precise and verified three-dimensional determination of the position? Four Five Two Three

100 - What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"? Wilco Positive Roger Report PAH

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