Exam quiz BPL Gas Balloon Pilot Licence

Question 1

The assembly of the panels to the hull of a web-less gas balloon is done ...

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By gluing

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By vulcanisation

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By stitching

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By welding

Question 2

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 3

Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?

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Altitude

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Twilight error

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Shoreline effect

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Height of ionosphere

Question 4

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

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Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

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Avoid, reduce, delay, accept

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Detect, report, monitor, ignore

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Accept, continue, improvise, review

Question 5

What kind of reduction in visibility is not very sensitive to changes in temperature?

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Haze (HZ)

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Radiation fog (FG)

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Mist (BR)

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Patches of fog (BCFG)

Question 6

Assume two arbitrary points A and B on the same parallel of latitude, but not on the equator. Point A is located on 010°E and point B on 020°E. The rhumb line distance between A and B is always...

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Less than 600 NM

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More than 300 NM

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Less than 300 NM

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More than 600 NM

Question 7

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?

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2.5 m/s

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8 m/s

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10 m/s

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1 m/s

Question 8

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 9

The term 'True Course' (TC) is defined as...

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The angle between true north and the course line

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole

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The angle between magnetic north and the course line

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole

Question 10

What can solar heating of the lifting gas do to the pressure ceiling of a gas balloon before gas is released?

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The pressure ceiling decreases

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The pressure ceiling increases

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The lifting gas always cools immediately

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A sudden increase in rate of descent

Question 11

What situation may result in the occurrence of severe wind shear?

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When a shower is visible close to the airfield

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Cross-country flying below Cu clouds with about 4 octas coverage

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During final approach, 30 min after a heavy shower has passed the airfield

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Flying ahead of a warm front with visible Ci clouds

Question 12

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

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Extroverted - stable

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Introverted - unstable

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Introverted - stable

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Extroverted - unstable

Question 13

Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request?

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7600

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7000

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7500

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7700

Question 14

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

Question 15

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 16

What has to be expected by the balloon pilot during descent in deeply cooled layers close to the ground?

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Floating on top of the cold air layer

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Sudden change in airspeed

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Balloon starts to climb

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Increasing descent while entering to ground layers

Question 17

What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation?

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300000 km/s

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300000 m/s

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123000 m/s

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123000 km/s

Question 18

The term ‚magnetic course' (MC) is defined as...

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The angle between magnetic north and the course line

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The angle between true north and the course line

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole

Question 19

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 20

Aerostatic lift, amongst other factors, depends on...

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Air density

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On the speed

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Balloon mass

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Shape of the envelope

Question 21

What effect has the elevation above MSL of an airfield on the carrying force and maximum take-off mass of a balloon?

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The lower the elevation, the greater the carrying force

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The lower the elevation, the lower the maximum take-off mass

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The lower the elevation, the higher the maximum take-off mass

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The higher the elevation, the greater the carrying force

Question 22

What is the purpose of the closing rope of a gas balloon?

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To close the appendix

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To close the sand disposer

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To close the emergency opening

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To secure the towing rope

Question 23

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

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10 to 20 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

Question 24

The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...

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Static pressure

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Dynamic pressure

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Differential pressure

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Total pressure

Question 25

The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight?

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Height above airfield

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Airfield elevation

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Pressure altitude

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Altitude above MSL

Question 26

Information about operational limits, loading and performance about an aircraft can be taken from which document?

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Operating handbook

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Airworthiness certificate

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Certificate of registration

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Flight Log book

Question 27

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

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Cold front

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Front aloft

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Occlusion

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Warm front

Question 28

What is the mean height of the tropopause according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere)?

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11000 m

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36000 m

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11000 ft

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18000 ft

Question 29

The distance between two airports is 220 NM. On an aeronautical navigation chart the pilot measures 40.7 cm for this distance. The chart scale is...

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1 : 1000000

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1 : 2000000

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1 : 500000

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1 : 250000

Question 30

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

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

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

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

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

Question 31

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 32

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)

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1.5 m/s

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1 m/s

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2 m/s

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0.5 m/s

Question 33

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 34

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

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Altitude 9500 ft MSL

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Flight Level 95

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Altitude 9500 m MSL

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Height 9500 ft

Question 35

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

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The visual perception (vision)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The olfactory perception (smell)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 36

What visual flight conditions can be expected after the passage of a cold front?

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Good visibility, formation of cumulus clouds with showers of rain or snow

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Poor visibility, formation of overcast or ground-covering stratus clouds, snow

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Medium visibility with lowering cloud bases, onset of prolonged precipitation

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Scattered cloud layers, visibility more than 5 km, formation of shallow cumulus clouds

Question 37

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off"?

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots

Question 38

A true altitude is...

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An altitude above mean sea level corrected for non-standard temperature

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard pressure

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard temperature

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A pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature

Question 39

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 40

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110?

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8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

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5000 m

Question 41

An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air

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Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground

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Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air

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Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air

Question 42

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 20° of longitude?

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1:20 h

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1:00 h

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0:20 h

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0:40 h

Question 43

1000 ft equal...

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300 m

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3000 m

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30 km

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30 m

Question 44

A pilot can contact FIS (flight information service)...

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Via radio communication

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Via internet

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By a personal visit

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Via telephone

Question 45

Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks?

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Due to group-dynamic effects

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During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

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During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

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If there is not enough information available

Question 46

What process causes latent heat being released into the upper troposphere?

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Cloud forming due to condensation

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Descending air across widespread areas

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Evaporation over widespread water areas

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Stabilisation of inflowing air masses

Question 47

How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation?

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By stowing of loose parts

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By activating the emergency opening

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By activating the vents

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By activating the pull rope

Question 48

The term "aerodrome elevation" is defined as...

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The highest point of the landing area

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The average value of the height of the manoeuvring area

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The highest point of the apron

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The lowest point of the landing area

Question 49

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

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Information

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Advice

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Flight information

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Info

Question 50

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

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Higher than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard altitude

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Lower than the true altitude

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Equal to the true altitude

Question 51

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"?

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Standardized European Rules of the Air

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Selective Radar Altimeter

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Standard European Routes of the Air

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Specialized Radar Approach

Question 52

Which of the following situations is generally more favourable for a balloon flight, subject to checking the actual wind, weather and landing options?

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A stable high-pressure situation near sunset with suitable light winds and no significant convection

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Strong, gusty winds near an active thunderstorm

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Strong foehn winds with lee-side rotors

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An approaching active cold front with squalls

Question 53

What are primary criteria for selecting a landing site? 1. Obstacle situation 2. Elevation of the site 3. Strength of surface wind

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1 and 3

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1, 2 and 3

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2 and 3

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1 and 2

Question 54

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 55

Which phrase is to be used when a pilot wants the tower to know that he is ready for take-off?

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Ready for departure

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Ready for start-up

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Ready

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Request take-off

Question 56

What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator?

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60 NM

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60 km

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1 NM

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111 NM

Question 57

During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is...

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Equal to the true altitude

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Higher than the true altitude

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Lower than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard atmosphere

Question 58

The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the...

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Geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole

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Magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole

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Geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole

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Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole

Question 59

The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa...

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When climbing above the transition altitude

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At 4000 ft

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At the decision height

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When descending below FL 100

Question 60

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

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Misinterpretation of the brain

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Binocular vision

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Rapid eye movements

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Colour blindness

Question 61

What may be the cause of controller icing?

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Liquid gas has entered the controller

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A cloud has been entered at temperature between +5 and -10°C

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Temperature in the controller is between -1 °C and -5 °C

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Relative humidity is higher than 50%

Question 62

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

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Non-polarised

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Curved sidepiece

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Unbreakable

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No UV filter

Question 63

What is the correct term for a message used for air traffic control?

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Flight safety message

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Flight regularity message

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Message related to direction finding

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Meteorological message

Question 64

What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?

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They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation

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To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

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They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima

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To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

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