Exam quiz Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

At 6.500 m

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At 11.000 m

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At 18.000 m

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At 1.500 m

Question 2

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

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Occlusion.

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Cold front.

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Warm front.

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Front aloft.

Question 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

60 min

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90 min.

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12 min

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180 min.

Question 5

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

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This has no consequences while in VMC

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Maintain current altitude until leaving the control zone.

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Squawk transponer code A 7500.

Question 6

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

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Oxygen transport

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Immune defense

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Blood sugar regulation

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Blood coagulation

Question 7

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 8

Which of the following options states a correct position report?

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DEABC, "N", 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" at 35

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DEABC reaching "N"

Question 9

Which are the properties of a Lambert conformal chart?

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The chart is conformal and nearly true to scale

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Great circles are depicted as straight lines and the chart is an equal-area projection

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Rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines and the chart is conformal

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The chart is conformal and an equal-area projection

Question 10

What values are usually marked with a red line on instrument displays?

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Operational limits

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Caution areas

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Recommended areas

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Operational areas

Question 11

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 12

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 13

What cloud type does the picture show? See figure (MET-004). Siehe Anlage 3

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Cirrus

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Altocumulus

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Stratus

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Cumulus

Question 14

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 15

Wake turbulence is caused by...

Accepted Answer

Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

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Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil

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Jet blast behind a turbine engine.

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Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range.

Question 16

What pressure pattern can be observed when a cold front is passing?

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Shortly decreasing, thereafter increasing pressure

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Continually decreasing pressure

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Constant pressure pattern

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Continually increasing pressure

Question 17

On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?

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On the current frequency

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On a tower frequency

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On a radar frequency of the lower airspace

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On the appropriate FIS frequency

Question 18

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 19

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 20

Where does the inclination reach its lowest value?

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At the magnetic equator

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At the geographic equator

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At the magnetic poles

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At the geographic poles

Question 21

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

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Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

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Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

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Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

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Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

Question 22

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 23

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 24

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.

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9 min

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6 min

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12 min

Question 25

How can expanding filling gas be released in case the filling port of a gas balloon cannot be opened during cruise?

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Through the emergency opening

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By activating the pull rope

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By releasing the filling port cables

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By turning the Poeschelring

Question 26

Which direction corresponds to 'compass north' (CN)?

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The direction to which the direct reading compass aligns due to earth's and aircraft's magnetic fields

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The most northerly part of the magnetic compass in the aircraft, where the reading takes place

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

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The angle between the aircraft heading and magnetic north

Question 27

A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...

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Flight is conducted under visual flight rules.

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Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions.

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Visibility in flight is more than 8 km

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Visibility in flight is more than 5 km.

Question 28

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 29

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

Accepted Answer

1,0° C / 100 m

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0,6° C / 100 m

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0,65° C / 100 m.

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2° / 1000 ft.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

At 5500m the increase in height is twice as high.

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

Question 31

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

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C

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D

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B

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A

Question 32

What technical measure provides electric conductivity to the hull ropes of a web-less gas balloon?

Accepted Answer

Embedded steel threads (filiaments).

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Wrapping with plastic tape.

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A surface painting

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Impregnation of the ropes

Question 33

Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7000

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2000

Question 34

Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails

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Blue marks all over the body

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Muscle cramps in the upper body area

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Joint pain in knees and feet

Question 35

The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

1 500 ft MSL.

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FL150.

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1.500 ft GND.

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1 500 m MSL.

Question 36

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 37

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

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Load-bearing capability increases.

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Climb force decreases.

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Weight force increases.

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Lift force decreases.

Question 38

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 39

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain.

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Binocular vision.

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Rapid eye movements.

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Colour blindness.

Question 40

What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing?

Accepted Answer

For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present

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Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight

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Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight

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The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints

Question 41

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 42

What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front?

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Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus

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Squall line with showers of rain and thunderstorms (Cb), gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain

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Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter

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In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

Question 43

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

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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

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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

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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 44

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 45

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 46

A distance of 7.5 cm on an aeronautical chart represents a distance of 60.745 NM in reality. What is the chart scale?

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1 : 1500000

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1 : 500000

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1 : 1 000000

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1 : 150000

Question 47

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 48

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

Accepted Answer

Static pressure.

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Dynamic pressure.

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Differential pressure.

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Total pressure.

Question 49

What is the meaning of the phrase "Correction"?

Accepted Answer

An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is...

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand your message and will comply with it

Question 50

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

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Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

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Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

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Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

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Careful walkaround procedure

Question 51

A cross-country flight is made using the ICAO 1 : 500.000 aeronautical chart. An overflight crosscheck shows that a distance of 6 cm in the chart has been passed within 9 minutes. After how many more minutes, the overflight of another waypoint at a chart distance of additional 4 cm can be expected?

Accepted Answer

6 min.

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18 min.

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12 min

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9 min.

Question 52

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

Accepted Answer

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 53

With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST?

Accepted Answer

1400 UTC.

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1700 UTC.

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1600 UTC.

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1500 UTC.

Question 54

During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...

Accepted Answer

Flight Information Service (FIS).

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Search and Rescue Service (SAR).

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Next airport operator en-route.

Question 55

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

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Curved sidepiece

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Unbreakable

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No UV filter

Question 56

Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?

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Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir

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Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

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Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass

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Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

Question 57

Information about pressure patterns and frontal situation can be found in which chart?

Accepted Answer

Surface weather chart.

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Hypsometric chart.

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Wind chart.

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Significant Weather Chart (SWC).

Question 58

With regard to gases, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Volume increases with increasing temperature and constant pressure.

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Temperature decreases with increasing pressure and constant volume

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Pressure decreases with increasing temperature and constant volume.

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Temperature increases with increasing volume and decreasing pressure.

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

The eustachien 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 60

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?

Accepted Answer

12 min.

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60 min.

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90 min.

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180 min.

Question 61

What process results in the formation of "orographic fog" ("hill fog")?

Accepted Answer

Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range

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Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds

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Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air

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Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

It will decrease

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It will remain unchanged

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It will increase

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It will change periodically

Question 63

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"?

Accepted Answer

Wilco

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Positive

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Roger

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Report PAH

Question 64

What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation?

Accepted Answer

300000 km/s

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300000 m/s

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123000 m/s

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123000 km/s

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