Exam quiz Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

Urgency messages are messages...

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

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

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

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

Question 2

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

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Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

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Altitude in relation to mean sea level

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

Question 3

Wake turbulence is caused by...

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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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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

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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 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

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?

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60 min

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90 min

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12 min

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180 min

Question 10

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

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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 11

Which force causes "wind"?

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Pressure gradient force

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Thermal force

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Coriolis force

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Centrifugal force

Question 12

After take-off with a balloon, obstacles at a distance of 600 m erect in expected flight path up to 40 m height. Rate of climb is expected with 1.5 m/s. What maximum actual wind speed can be accepted to maintain a clearance of 50 m above obstacles, assuming double the actual wind speed for calculation?

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5 m/s

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1 m/s

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3 m/s

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10 m/s

Question 13

Which abbreviation is used for the term "abeam"?

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ABM

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ABB

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ABA

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ABE

Question 14

The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as...

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Twelve o'clock

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One two

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One two hundred

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One two o'clock

Question 15

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 16

What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?

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Transmitting blind

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No reception

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Listen

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Blind

Question 17

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

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21 %

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78 %

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12 %

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18.9 %

Question 18

A flight level is a...

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Pressure altitude

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True altitude

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Density altitude

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Altitude above ground

Question 19

What chart shows areas of precipitation?

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Radar picture

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GAFOR

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Wind chart

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Satellite picture

Question 20

Given the following masses: Empty mass 260 kg Instruments 20 kg per gas container (full): 30 kg per person: 80 kg Assuming ISA temperatures, how many persons may be carried in the basket at maximum, if the balloon with 4 gas containers has to climb up to pressure altitude 9.000 ft ? (use attachment ECQB-PPL_BPL001)

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4

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5

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2

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3

Question 21

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 22

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 23

What does a readability of 5 indicate?

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is unreadable

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The transmission is readable now and then

Question 24

The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL-002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress

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Point B

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Point A

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Point C

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Point D

Question 25

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

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After leaving the basket

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Before touchdown on water surface

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

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During cruise over water

Question 26

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

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12000 feet

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7000 feet

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22000 feet

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5000 feet

Question 27

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

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At 5500 m the increase in height is twice as high

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

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At both heights the same increase in height is observed

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

Question 28

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

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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 29

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

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Situational awareness

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Anticipatory check procedure

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Situational thinking

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Constant flight check

Question 30

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

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Flight Information Service (FIS)

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Search and Rescue Service (SAR)

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Next airport operator en-route

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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)

Question 31

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

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The gas containers have to be fixed safely inside the basket

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To expedite take-off, the gas containers have to be stored outside

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No separate gas containers are allowed during buildup

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Two gas containers (one inside, one outside) are to be used

Question 32

What is the purpose of the semi-circular rule?

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To avoid collisions by reducing the probability of opposing traffic at the same altitude

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To avoid collisions by suspending turning manoeuvres

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To fly without a filed flight plan in prescribed zones published in the AIP

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To allow safe climbing or descending in a holding pattern

Question 33

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

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Embedded steel threads (filaments)

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Wrapping with plastic tape

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A surface painting

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Impregnation of the ropes

Question 34

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

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One time

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Four times

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Two times

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Three times

Question 35

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)

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17000 ft

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3000 ft

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13000 ft

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7000 ft

Question 36

What does the abbreviation "FIR" stand for?

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Flight information region

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Flight integrity receiver

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Flow integrity required

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Flow information radar

Question 37

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

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QFE

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QNH

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QTE

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QNE

Question 38

How does a gas react when released from a pressurized container?

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The gas cools adiabatically due to expansion

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The gas heats adiabatically due to expansion

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The gas condenses inside the envelope

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The gas cools due to thermal contact with environmental air

Question 39

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 40

Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC?

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MH: 163°. MC: 175°

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MH: 167°. MC: 175°

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MH: 167°. MC: 161°

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MH: 163°. MC: 161°

Question 41

At time of take-off, ground wind speed is 3 m/s. Along take-off flight path, at a distance of 270 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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2 m/s

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1 m/s

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1.5 m/s

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0.5 m/s

Question 42

What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED)

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They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states

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They have the same status as ICAO Annexes

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They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide

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Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding

Question 43

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 44

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

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Smoking

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Unhealthy food

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Alcohol

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Little sleep

Question 45

What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?

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Current frequency

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FIS frequency

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Radar frequency

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Emergency frequency

Question 46

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 47

With regard to gases, which statement is correct?

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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 48

Damages at the basket ropes have to be fixed by:

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By an Approved Aeronautical Workshop

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By the balloon pilot

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Upon the next Aeronautical Recurrence Certification

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

Question 49

Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts?

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Cumulus stage

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Upwind stage

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Mature stage

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Dissipating stage

Question 50

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 51

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

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The Eustachian tube is blocked

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During a light and slow climb

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

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All windows are completely closed

Question 52

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 53

QFE is the...

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

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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Magnetic bearing to a station

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

Question 54

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 55

A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Two eight five

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Two hundred eighty-five

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Two eight five hundred

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Two hundred eight five

Question 56

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

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Pan Pan

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Help

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Urgent

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Mayday

Question 57

The formation of medium to large precipitation particles requires...

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Strong updrafts

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An inversion layer

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A high cloud base

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Strong wind

Question 58

What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?

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To permanently monitor the radio and if possible to establish radio contact

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To obtain a clearance to enter this area

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The transponder has to be switched on Mode C and squawk 7000

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To obtain a clearance from the local aviation authority

Question 59

Which factor can lead to human error?

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The bias to see what we expect to see

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Double check of relevant actions

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To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

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Proper use of checklists

Question 60

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 61

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

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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 62

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

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Cleared to land

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Airport unsafe, do not land

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

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Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Question 63

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 64

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

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Omega Echo Juliett Victor Kilogramm

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Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo

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Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

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