Exam quiz Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

The maximum number of passengers can be found ...

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In the operating handbook

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In the certificate of registration

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In the Flight Log book

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In the airworthiness certificate

Question 2

Which processes result in decreasing air density?

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Increasing temperature, decreasing pressure

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Increasing temperature, increasing pressure

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Decreasing temperature, decreasing pressure

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Decreasing temperature, increasing pressure

Question 3

QFE is the...

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Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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Magnetic bearing to a station

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Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA)

Question 4

The purpose of the drag lines of the parachute is ...

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To transfer the force from the pull rope to the parachute

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To transfer the carrying force of the balloon in the top opening area

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To keep the parachute in the center of the top opening

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To transfer the force from the pull rope to the free-balloon hull

Question 5

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 remaining distance of 18 NM?

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12 min

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60 min

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90 min

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180 min

Question 6

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 7

The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...

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Of undisturbed airflow

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Resulting from orderly flow of air particles

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Inside the airplane cabin

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Sensed by the pitot tube

Question 8

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

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Thunderstorms

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Invernal warm front

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Stable high pressure areas

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Fog

Question 9

Which altitude marks the lower limit where the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure?

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12000 feet

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7000 feet

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22000 feet

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5000 feet

Question 10

What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011)

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Glider flying is in progress

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Landing prohibited for a longer period

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After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

Question 11

In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?

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The Eustachian tube is blocked

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During a light and slow climb

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

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All windows are completely closed

Question 12

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 13

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

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At 6500 m

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At 11000 m

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At 18000 m

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At 1500 m

Question 14

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

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Drop tow; in sufficient height activate rip panel

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Activate rip panel without throwing tow

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Drop tow; activate rip panel after ground contact

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Drop tow; conduct landing with use of valve

Question 15

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 16

Which force causes "wind"?

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Pressure gradient force

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Thermal force

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Coriolis force

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Centrifugal force

Question 17

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

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Scuba diving prior to flight

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100 % oxygen after decompression

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Sports

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Smoking

Question 18

The correct transponder code for emergencies is...

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7700

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7500

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7600

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7000

Question 19

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 20

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 21

The Empty Mass of a gas balloon includes:

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Basket, basket ring, valve, net, hull and towing rope

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Ballast packages, basket, hull, valve and towing rope

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Basket, burner, ballast packages, hull, net and towing rope

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Burner, ballast packages, instruments, net and towing rope

Question 22

What statement is correct with regard to the density of a gas?

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The density decreases with increasing temperature and constant pressure

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The density increases with increasing temperature and constant volume

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The density decreases with increasing temperature and constant volume

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The density decreases with decreasing volume and constant temperature

Question 23

Which are the different parts of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)?

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GEN ENR AD

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GEN MET RAC

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GEN COM MET

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GEN AGA COM

Question 24

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"?

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Airworthiness Review Certificate

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Airspace Restriction Criteria

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Airworthiness Recurring Control

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Airspace Rulemaking Committee

Question 25

The density of helium gas under standard conditions is:

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0,2 kg / m3

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2 kg / m3

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0,02 g / m3

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0,2 g / m3

Question 26

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"?

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Negative

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Finish

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No

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Not

Question 27

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

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1500 ft MSL

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FL150

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1500 ft GND

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1500 m MSL

Question 28

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 29

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?

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Aircraft report

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Aeronautical instrument requirement report

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Automatic identification report

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Aeronautical information report

Question 30

Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions?

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Restricted area

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No-fly zone

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Prohibited area

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Dangerous area

Question 31

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

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3 to 4 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

Question 32

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

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0.01 percent

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0.3 percent

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0.03 percent

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0.1 percent

Question 33

Urgency messages are messages...

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight

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Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation

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Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight

Question 34

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 35

Which are the official basic units for horizontal distances used in aeronautical navigation and their abbreviations?

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Nautical miles (NM), kilometers (km)

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Feet (ft), inches (in)

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Yards (yd), meters (m)

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Land miles (SM), sea miles (NM)

Question 36

The vertical speed indicator measures the difference of pressure between...

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The present static pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment

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The present dynamic pressure and the dynamic pressure of a previous moment

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The present total pressure and the total pressure of a previous moment

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The present dynamic pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment

Question 37

The shortest distance between two points on Earth is represented by a part of...

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A great circle

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A small circle

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A rhumb line

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A parallel of latitude

Question 38

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

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Homogeneous

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Unstable

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Stable

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Inhomogeneous

Question 39

5500 m equal...

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18000 ft

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7500 ft

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10000 ft

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30000 ft

Question 40

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75?

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5000 m

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1500 m

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8000 m

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3000 m

Question 41

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 42

What has to be considered before a balloon ride across water surfaces?

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For all people inside the basket life jackets have to be carried aboard

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A transponder has to be installed and carried aboard

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A flight plan with detailed routing has to be filed

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Continuous radio communication has to be established with air traffic control

Question 43

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 outside

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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 44

What ground features should preferably be used for orientation during visual flight?

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Rivers, railroads, highways

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Power lines

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Border lines

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Farm tracks and creeks

Question 45

In case of a water landing, when should the life jackets be inflated?

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After leaving the basket

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Before touchdown on water surface

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After landing, still in the basket, if leaving the basket has to be expected

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During cruise over water

Question 46

Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems?

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Ellipsoid

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Sphere of ecliptical shape

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Flat plate

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Perfect sphere

Question 47

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

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When flying at low speeds

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When flying at high speeds

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When flying at high altitudes

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When flying at low altitudes

Question 48

Before buildup, the buildup team has to be informed about correct behaviour at sudden critical situations how?

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By the balloon pilot

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Only at gusty winds

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Twice

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At least two days before

Question 49

The dynamic lift created by airflow across the top of the envelope of a balloon on the ground is referred to as?

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False lift

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Upper lift

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Anti-ballast

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Lower lift

Question 50

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

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Requires flight plans

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Transmission of hazard reports

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Approved exceptions

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Regular location messages

Question 51

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

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Using all characters

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Using the last two characters only

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Using the first two characters only

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Using the first three characters only

Question 52

What weather conditions may be expected during conditionally unstable conditions?

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Towering cumulus, isolated showers of rain or thunderstorms

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Layered clouds up to high levels, prolonged rain or snow

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Shallow cumulus clouds with base at medium levels

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Sky clear of clouds, sunshine, low winds

Question 53

In a given height, a given amount of ballast is unloaded from a gas balloon. How is the increase in height at 5500 m different from the increase in height at MSL by unloading the same amount of ballast?

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At 5500 m the increase in height is twice as high

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At 5500 m the increase in height is three times as high

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At both heights the same increase in height is observed

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At 5500 m the increase in height is four times as high

Question 54

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 55

The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the...

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Variation of 0°

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Deviation of 0°

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Inclination of 0°

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Heading of 0°

Question 56

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

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Volume increase by 0.4%

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Volume decrease by 0.4%

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Volume increase by 4%

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Volume decrease by 4%

Question 57

What statement is correct with regard to change in temperature?

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During descent, the carrying gas warms adiabatically

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During climb, the carrying gas warms due to thermal exchange with environmental air

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During descent, the carrying gas warms due to thermal exchange with environmental air

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During climb, the carrying gas warms adiabatically

Question 58

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 59

The minimum length of the towing rope is:

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30 m

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20 m

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50 m

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100 m

Question 60

What is the distance between the parallels of latitude 48°N and 49°N along a meridian line?

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60 NM

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10 NM

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111 NM

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1 NM

Question 61

In a METAR, "heavy rain" is designated by the identifier...

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+RA

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RA

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+SHRA

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SHRA

Question 62

A boundary between a cold polar air mass and a warm subtropical air mass showing no horizontal displacement is called...

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Stationary front

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Warm front

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Occluded front

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Cold front

Question 63

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the TH and the DEV?

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TH: 194°. DEV: -002°

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TH: 194°. DEV: +002°

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TH: 172°. DEV: +002°

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TH: 172°. DEV: -002°

Question 64

What is a latent error?

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An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time

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An error which has an immediate effect on the controls

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An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously

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An error which only has consequences after landing

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