Exam quiz Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

A pilot license issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 is valid in...

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All ICAO countries

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The country where the license was acquired

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The country where the license was issued

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Those countries that have accepted this license on application

Question 4

Which validity does the "Certificate of Airworthiness" have?

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Unlimited

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12 years

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12 months

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6 months

Question 5

What clouds and weather may result from a humid and unstable air mass, that is pushed against a chain of mountains by the predominant wind and forced to rise?

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Embedded CB with thunderstorms and showers of hail and/or rain

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Overcast low stratus (high fog) with no precipitation

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Smooth, unstructured NS cloud with light drizzle or snow (during winter)

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Thin Altostratus and Cirrostratus clouds with light and steady precipitation

Question 6

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 7

Which information from a ground station does not require readback?

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Traffic information

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Taxi instructions

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Heading

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Altimeter setting

Question 8

What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP?

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Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces

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Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts, restricted and dangerous airspaces

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Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods

Question 9

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

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To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

Question 10

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 11

Doubling the pressure of a dry gas at constant temperature results in a change of the volume to:

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Half the previous value

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Double the previous value

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Four times the previous value

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A quarter of the previous value

Question 12

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 13

Which wind system may be dangerous for balloon rides in the Alps?

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Foehn

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Bora

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Mistral

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Scirocco

Question 14

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"?

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Affirm

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Affirmative

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Roger

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Yes

Question 15

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

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20°28'00''

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05°19'00''

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20.28°

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05.19°

Question 16

Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth?

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator

Question 17

What does a readability of 2 indicate?

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

Question 18

The emergency opening of a gas balloon is located where?

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To the side of the appendix

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At the upper pole

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At the equator

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To the side of the valve

Question 19

What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for?

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Flight information service

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Flashing information service

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Flight information system

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Flashing information system

Question 20

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 21

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

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78 %

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0.1 %

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21 %

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1 %

Question 22

Weather phenomena are most common to be found in which atmospheric layer?

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Troposphere

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Thermosphere

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Tropopause

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Stratosphere

Question 23

A balloon pilot decides to use one or more separate gas containers for initial heating during buildup. To ensure a safe buildup ...

Accepted Answer

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 24

How do volume, density and temperature change when a gas is being compressed?

Accepted Answer

Volume decreases, density increases, temperature increases

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Volume decreases, density increases, temperature decreases

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Volume increases, density decreases, temperature decreases

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Volume decreases, density decreases, temperature decreases

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 26

What wind is reported as 225/15 ?

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South-west wind with 15 kt

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North-east wind with 15 km/h

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South-west wind with 15 km/h

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North-east wind with 15 kt

Question 27

Where has the ballast aboard a gas balloon to be stored during cruise?

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Inside the basket

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Below the net ending ropes

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At the outside wall of the basket

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Inside the tow shield

Question 28

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 29

Regularity messages are messages...

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

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

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Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight

Question 30

Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?

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By the use of radio phraseology

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By the use of proper headsets

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By a particular frequency allocation

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By using radios certified for aviation use only

Question 31

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

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C

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D

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B

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A

Question 32

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

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Moderate to strong updrafts

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High humidity and high temperatures

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The presence of an inversion layer

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Calm winds and intensive sunlight insolation

Question 33

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 34

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 35

The term 'civil twilight' is defined as...

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the true horizon

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the true horizon

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the apparent horizon

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The period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the apparent horizon

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 ratio between air pressures at different heights is referred to as:

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Height number

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Height value

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Pressure number

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Height ratio

Question 38

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...

Accepted Answer

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 39

Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 40

The term "runway" is defined as a...

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft

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Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft

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Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters

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Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft

Question 41

The towing rope of a gas balloon can be found on ...

Accepted Answer

The rip panel side

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The sandpourer side

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The sliding side

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The entry side

Question 42

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

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Occlusion

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Cold front

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Warm front

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Front aloft

Question 43

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

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Convergence resulting in air being lifted

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Divergence resulting in air being lifted

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Convergence resulting in sinking air

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Divergence resulting in sinking air

Question 44

5500 m equal...

Accepted Answer

18000 ft

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7500 ft

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10000 ft

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30000 ft

Question 45

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030)

Accepted Answer

4500 ft MSL

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1500 ft MSL

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1500 ft AGL

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4500 ft AGL

Question 46

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

Accepted Answer

1 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

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78 %

Question 47

Environmental air temperature and filling gas temperature are the same. Now, the free balloon descends into warmer air. What statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Descent force increases

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Descent force decreases

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Weight force increases

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Weight force decreases

Question 48

Who provides search and rescue service?

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Both military and civil organisations

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Only military organisations

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Only civil organisations

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International approved organisations

Question 49

What has to be expected during descent above a heated water surface?

Accepted Answer

The rate of descent increases

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The rate of descent decreases

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The horizontal speed decreases

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The horizontal speed increases

Question 50

Which processes result in decreasing air density?

Accepted Answer

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 51

The barometric altimeter indicates height above...

Accepted Answer

A selected reference pressure level

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Mean sea level

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Ground

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Standard pressure 1013.25 hPa

Question 52

QFE is the...

Accepted Answer

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 53

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness

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Anticipatory check procedure

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Situational thinking

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Constant flight check

Question 54

What effect can sudden insolation from sunlight have on a gas balloon?

Accepted Answer

The height at maximum differential pressure decreases

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The height at maximum differential pressure increases

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The hull pressure decreases

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A sudden increase in rate of descent

Question 55

How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation?

Accepted Answer

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 56

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 57

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 58

What is the great circle distance between two points A and B on the equator when the difference between the two associated meridians is exactly one degree of longitude?

Accepted Answer

60 NM

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216 NM

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400 NM

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120 NM

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

Indication too high

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Mechanical overload

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No indication

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Indication too low

Question 60

The standard state of gases refers to which temperature?

Accepted Answer

25° C

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15° C

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5° C

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0° C

Question 61

The correct transponder code for emergencies is...

Accepted Answer

7700

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7500

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7600

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7000

Question 62

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

Accepted Answer

Procedure for an emergency landing

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Optimal problem solution

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State of readiness of a pilot

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Error chain

Question 63

Given the following masses: Empty mass 240 kg Instruments 20 kg per gas container (full): 30 kg per person: 80 kg Up to which pressure altitude can the balloon climb with 5 persons and 4 gas containers in the basket, assuming temperatures 10° below ISA? (use attachment ECQB-PPL_BPL001)

Accepted Answer

17000 ft

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3000 ft

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13000 ft

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7000 ft

Question 64

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QNH?

Accepted Answer

Altitude in relation to mean sea level

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

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Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

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