Exam quiz Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

The Empty Mass of a gas balloon includes:

Accepted Answer

Basket, basket ring, Valve, net, hull and towing rope.

Answer

Ballast packages, basket, hull, valve and towing rope.

Answer

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

Answer

Burner, ballast packages, instruments, net and towing rope.

Question 2

Mountain side updrafts can be intensified by ...

Accepted Answer

Solar irradiation on the windward side

Answer

Solar irradiation on the lee side

Answer

Thermal radiation of the windward side during the night

Answer

By warming of upper atmospheric layers

Question 3

What effect has air temperature on the carrying force and on maximum take-off mass of a balloon?

Accepted Answer

Carrying force is higher at low temperatures.

Answer

Maximum take-off mass is higher at low temperatures.

Answer

Maximum take-off mass is lower at low temperatures.

Answer

Carrying force is lower at low temperatures.

Question 4

How can you obtain meteorological information concerning airports during a crosscountry flight?

Accepted Answer

VOLMET

Answer

AIRMET

Answer

METAR

Answer

GAMET

Question 5

When air masses meet each other head on, how is this referred to and what air movements will follow?

Accepted Answer

Convergence resulting in air being lifted

Answer

Divergence resulting in air being lifted

Answer

Convergence resulting in sinking air

Answer

Divergence resulting in sinking air

Question 6

With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?

Accepted Answer

Incident Serious incident Accident

Answer

Event Serious event Accident

Answer

Happening Event Serious event

Answer

Event Crash Disaster

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?

Accepted Answer

2.5 m/s

Answer

8 m/s

Answer

10 m/s

Answer

1 m/s

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

To transfer the force from the pull rope to the parachute.

Answer

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

Answer

To keep the parachute in the center of the top opening.

Answer

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

Question 9

With regard to gases, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Volume increases with increasing temperature and constant pressure.

Answer

Temperature decreases with increasing pressure and constant volume

Answer

Pressure decreases with increasing temperature and constant volume.

Answer

Temperature increases with increasing volume and decreasing pressure.

Question 10

What factors are required for the formation of precipitation in clouds?

Accepted Answer

Moderate to strong updrafts

Answer

High humidity and high temperatures

Answer

The presence of an inversion layer

Answer

Calm winds and intensive sunlight insolation

Question 11

What is the difference in latitude between A (12°53'30''N) and B (07°34'30''S)?

Accepted Answer

20°28'00''

Answer

05°19'00''

Answer

20,28°

Answer

05,19°

Question 12

What wind conditions should be expected in the vicinity of showers or thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

Strong gust from variable directions.

Answer

Calm winds during passage of a shower.

Answer

Steady wind from direction of shower.

Answer

Steady wind into direction of shower

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

To identify the reasons and work out safety recommendations

Answer

To Determine the guilty party and draw legal consequences

Answer

To clarify questions of liability within the meaning of compensation for passengers

Answer

To work for the public prosecutor and help to follow-up flight accidents

Question 14

Which conditions are likely for the formation of advection fog?

Accepted Answer

Warm, humid air moves over a cold surface

Answer

Cold, humid air moves over a warm ocean

Answer

Humidity evaporates from warm, humid ground into cold air

Answer

Warm, humid air cools during a cloudy night

Question 15

The "spread" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

Difference between actual temperature and dew point.

Answer

Difference between dew point and condensation point.

Answer

Relation of actual to maximum possible humidity of air

Answer

Maximum amount of water vapour that can be contained in air.

Question 16

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?

Accepted Answer

18 min.

Answer

9 min

Answer

6 min

Answer

12 min

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Volume increase by 0,4%

Answer

Volume decrease by 0,4%

Answer

Volume increase by 4%

Answer

Volume decrease by 4%

Question 18

In case of radio communication failure within a CTR (control zone), the pilot has to ...

Accepted Answer

Continue the ride according to last clearance; in case of imminent danger land immediately

Answer

This has no consequences while in VMC

Answer

Maintain current altitude until leaving the control zone.

Answer

Squawk transponer code A 7500.

Question 19

What is the difference between a gas balloon at or below maximum differential pressure during climb?

Accepted Answer

The balloon below maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate to unlimited height.

Answer

The balloon at maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate to unlimited height.

Answer

The balloon below maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate up to maximum differential pressure height.

Answer

The balloon at maximum differential pressure climbs with constant rate up to maximum differential pressure height.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

When climbing above the transition altitude.

Answer

At 4000 ft.

Answer

At the decision height.

Answer

When descending below FL 100.

Question 21

At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

Answer

5000 ft

Answer

22000 ft

Answer

10000 ft

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Via radio communication.

Answer

Via internet

Answer

By a personal visit.

Answer

Via telephone.

Question 23

The standard state of gases refers to which temperature?

Accepted Answer

25° C

Answer

5° C

Answer

0° C

Answer

15° C

Question 24

What is a direct consequence of increase of the carrying gas temperature at a gas balloon with maximum differential pressure?

Accepted Answer

Load-bearing capability increases.

Answer

Climb force decreases.

Answer

Weight force increases.

Answer

Lift force decreases.

Question 25

A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...

Accepted Answer

Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure.

Answer

Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure.

Answer

Total pressure and static pressure

Answer

Dynamic pressure and total pressure.

Question 26

The emergency opening of a gas balloon is located where?

Accepted Answer

To the side of the appendix

Answer

At the upper pole

Answer

At the equator

Answer

To the side of the valve

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Due to group-dynamic effects

Answer

During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

Answer

During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

Answer

If there is not enough information available

Question 28

What change results from an increase in temperature of the carrying gas and of the environmental air at a gas balloon at maximum differential pressure?

Accepted Answer

The load capability decreases by 0,4% per K temperature change.

Answer

The load capability decreases by 4% per K temperature change.

Answer

The load capability increases by 4% per K temperature change.

Answer

The load capability increases by 0,4% per K temperature change.

Question 29

The minimum flight visibility at 5000 ft MSL in airspace B for VFR flights is...

Accepted Answer

5000 m.

Answer

3000 m.

Answer

1500 m.

Answer

8000 m.

Question 30

Clouds in high layers are referred to as...

Accepted Answer

Cirro-.

Answer

Strato-

Answer

Alto-.

Answer

Nimbo-.

Question 31

A gas balloon has to be equipped with which tethers?

Accepted Answer

2 at 10 m or 1 at 20 m

Answer

1 at 40 m or 4 at 10 m

Answer

1 at 30 m or 3 at 10 m

Answer

2 at 20 m or 1 at 10 m

Question 32

The shown NOTAM is valid until... A1024/13 A) LOWW B) 1305211200 C) 1305211400 E) STOCKERAU VOR STO 113.00 UNSERVICEABLE.

Accepted Answer

21/05/2013 14:00 UTC.

Answer

21/05/2014 13:00 UTC.

Answer

13/05/2013 12:00 UTC.

Answer

13/10/2013 00:00 UTC.

Question 33

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...

Accepted Answer

1 : 1000000.

Answer

1 : 2000000.

Answer

1 : 500000.

Answer

1 : 250000.

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

By glueing.

Answer

By vulcanisation.

Answer

By stitching.

Answer

By welding

Question 35

The altimeter has to be set to what value in order to show zero on ground?

Accepted Answer

QFE

Answer

QNH

Answer

QTE

Answer

QNE

Question 36

Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails

Answer

Blue marks all over the body

Answer

Muscle cramps in the upper body area

Answer

Joint pain in knees and feet

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

The higher the elevation, the lower the carrying force.

Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

The higher the elevation, the greater the carrying force.

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

60 NM

Answer

10 NM

Answer

111 NM

Answer

1 NM

Question 39

The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of...

Accepted Answer

1,0° C / 100 m

Answer

0,6° C / 100 m

Answer

0,65° C / 100 m.

Answer

2° / 1000 ft.

Question 40

A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a...

Accepted Answer

Mode C or S transponder.

Answer

Mode A transponder.

Answer

Transponder approved for airspace "B".

Answer

Pressure-decoder

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

Flight safety message

Answer

Flight regularity message

Answer

Message related to direction finding

Answer

Meteorological message

Question 42

Where are the two polar circles?

Accepted Answer

23.5° north and south of the poles

Answer

23.5° north and south of the equator

Answer

At a latitude of 20.5°S and 20.5°N

Answer

20.5° south of the poles

Question 43

What is the meaning of a steady green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to land

Answer

Airport unsafe, do not land

Answer

Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time

Answer

Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Question 44

The burst of a hydrogen pressure line may result in what risk?

Accepted Answer

The risk of hydrogen self-igniting and burning with invisible flame.

Answer

The risk of hydrogen collecting in the basket and causing breath shortness.

Answer

The risk of hydrogen self-igniting and burning with a bright flame.

Answer

The risk of hydrogen dissipating to the atmosphere and poisening the air

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

Stationary front

Answer

Warm front.

Answer

Occluded front.

Answer

Cold front.

Question 46

What change of wind direction can be expected during the passage of a polar front low in Central Europe?

Accepted Answer

Veering wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

Answer

Backing wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

Answer

Backing wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

Answer

Veering wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

Question 47

How will the sag of the pull rope change during descent?

Accepted Answer

It will decrease

Answer

It will remain unchanged

Answer

It will increase

Answer

It will change periodically

Question 48

Damages at the basket ropes have to be fixed by:

Accepted Answer

By an Aprroved Aeronautical Workshop.

Answer

By the balloon pilot.

Answer

Upon the next Aeronautical Recurrence Certification.

Answer

By tying with a part of a spare rope (during cruise)

Question 49

How does the norm height of a gas balloon with maximum differential pressure change, when its mass is reduced by 1%?

Accepted Answer

Norm height increases by 80 m.

Answer

Norm height increases by 800 m.

Answer

Norm height decreases by 800 m.

Answer

Norm height decreases by 80 m

Question 50

The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is...

Accepted Answer

Lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

Answer

Proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate

Answer

Higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

Answer

Equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

Question 51

A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...

Accepted Answer

Indication too high

Answer

Mechanical overload

Answer

No indication

Answer

Indication too low

Question 52

An inversion is a layer ...

Accepted Answer

With increasing temperature with increasing height

Answer

With increasing pressure with increasing height

Answer

With constant temperature with increasing height.

Answer

With decreasing temperature with increasing height.

Question 53

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "AIREP"?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft report

Answer

Aeronautical instrument requirement report

Answer

Automatic identification report

Answer

Aeronautical information report

Question 54

Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds

Answer

It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes

Answer

It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds

Answer

It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

Question 55

What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for?

Accepted Answer

Flight information service

Answer

Flashing information service

Answer

Flight information system

Answer

Flashing information system

Question 56

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

Accepted Answer

Ready for departure

Answer

Ready for start-up

Answer

Ready

Answer

Request take-off

Question 57

A flight level is a...

Accepted Answer

Pressure altitude.

Answer

True altitude

Answer

Density altitude.

Answer

Altitude above ground.

Question 58

The force resulting from the (positive) difference from load-bearing capacity and weight force, is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Climb force

Answer

Load force

Answer

Upper force

Answer

Lift force

Question 59

In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?

Accepted Answer

If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

Answer

If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much greater heights above the ground than intended

Answer

If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

Answer

If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

Question 60

During buildup of a gas balloon, sacks with sand are hooked up. The end of the hooks should be directed ...

Accepted Answer

Outside

Answer

Parallel to net path

Answer

Inside

Answer

Perpedicular to net path

Question 61

What is the ISA standard pressure at FL 180 (5500 m)?

Accepted Answer

500 hPa

Answer

1013.25 hPa

Answer

300 hPa

Answer

250 hPa

Question 62

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain.

Answer

Binocular vision.

Answer

Rapid eye movements.

Answer

Colour blindness.

Question 63

The symbol labeled (3) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4

Accepted Answer

Occlusion.

Answer

Cold front.

Answer

Warm front.

Answer

Front aloft.

Question 64

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 10° of longitude?

Accepted Answer

0:40 h

Answer

0:04 h

Answer

0:30 h

Answer

1:00 h

Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License Exam Simulation

Quiz Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License 100 questions on 120 minutes