Exam quiz Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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

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To close the appendix

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To close the sand disposer

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To close the emergency opening

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To secure the towing rope

Question 2

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 3

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the VAR and the DEV?

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: -002°

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: -002°

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: +002°

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: +002°

Question 4

Under which conditions "back side weather" ("Rückseitenwetter") can be expected?

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After passing of a cold front

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During Foehn at the lee side

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Before passing of an occlusion

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After passing of a warm front

Question 5

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

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Requires flight plans

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Transmission of hazard reports

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Approved exceptions

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Regular location messages

Question 6

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

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Altitude 9500 ft MSL

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Flight Level 95

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Altitude 9500 m MSL

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Height 9500 ft

Question 7

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 transponder code A 7500

Question 8

What does a cloud coverage of "FEW" mean in a METAR weather report?

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

Question 9

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

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18000 ft

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5000 ft

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22000 ft

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10000 ft

Question 10

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

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Volume increase by 0.4%

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Volume decrease by 0.4%

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Volume increase by 4%

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Volume decrease by 4%

Question 11

What is the meaning of the phrase "Roger"?

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I have received all of your last transmission

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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I understand your message and will comply with it

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

Question 12

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "VMC"?

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Visual meteorological conditions

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Variable meteorological conditions

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Instrument flight conditions

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Visual flight rules

Question 13

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

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Due to group-dynamic effects

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During check flights due to a high level of nervousness

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During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast

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If there is not enough information available

Question 14

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

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Outside

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Parallel to net path

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Inside

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Perpendicular to net path

Question 15

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

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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 16

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"?

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Airworthiness Review Certificate

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Airspace Restriction Criteria

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Airworthiness Recurring Control

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Airspace Rulemaking Committee

Question 17

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

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Macho and invulnerability

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Impulsivity and carefulness

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Self-abandonment and macho

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Invulnerability and self-abandonment

Question 18

The aerostatic lift corresponds to which force?

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The weight of the displaced air

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The dynamic force due to airstream across the top of the hull

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The drag due to airstream around the balloon envelope

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The weight of the balloon less ballast

Question 19

At time of take-off, ground wind speed is 2 m/s. Along take-off flight path, at a distance of 320 m obstacles erect up to 30 m. What is the minimum rate of climb to keep a clearance of 50 m above the obstacles? (Consider double the ground wind speed for the flight path)

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1 m/s

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1.5 m/s

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2 m/s

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0.5 m/s

Question 20

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 21

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

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The visual perception (vision)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The olfactory perception (smell)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 22

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 23

What weather is likely to be experienced during "Foehn" in the Bavarian area close to the Alps?

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Nimbostratus cloud in the southern Alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind

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High pressure area overhead Biscay and low pressure area in Eastern Europe

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Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the Alps, flat pressure pattern

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Nimbostratus cloud in the northern Alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind

Question 24

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 25

Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error?

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Altimeter

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Tachometer

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Vertical speed indicator

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Direct reading compass

Question 26

Why should balloon pilot or passengers not wear any clothes made of silk or synthetic fibers during ride with a gas balloon?

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Because of the danger of explosions induced by sparks after electrical discharge

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Because these materials may lead to malfunction of some instruments

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Because the total mass will be increased beyond the operating limits

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Because these materials may lead to noise in radio reception

Question 27

Which are the different parts of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)?

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GEN ENR AD

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GEN MET RAC

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GEN COM MET

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GEN AGA COM

Question 28

A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...

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Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure

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Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure

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Total pressure and static pressure

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Dynamic pressure and total pressure

Question 29

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 30

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

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Via radio communication

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Via internet

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By a personal visit

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Via telephone

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

To transfer the force from the pull rope to the parachute

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

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To keep the parachute in the center of the top opening

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

Question 32

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

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Haze (HZ)

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Radiation fog (FG)

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Mist (BR)

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Patches of fog (BCFG)

Question 33

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 34

What weather phenomena have to be expected around an upper-level trough?

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Development of showers and thunderstorms (Cb)

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Formation of high stratus clouds, ground-covering cloud bases

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Calm weather, formation of lifted fog layers

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Calm wind, forming of shallow cumulus clouds

Question 35

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

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Carrying force is higher at low temperatures

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Maximum take-off mass is higher at low temperatures

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Maximum take-off mass is lower at low temperatures

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Carrying force is lower at low temperatures

Question 36

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 37

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 38

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

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Scuba diving prior to flight

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100 % oxygen after decompression

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Sports

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Smoking

Question 39

During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be...

Accepted Answer

1013.25 hPa

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Local QFE

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1030.25 hPa

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Local QNH

Question 40

The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...

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Of undisturbed airflow

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Resulting from orderly flow of air particles

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Inside the airplane cabin

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Sensed by the pitot tube

Question 41

Under which conditions, no hazards should be expected for a balloon ride?

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With high pressure areas before sunset

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With a warm front approaching

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With a cold front approaching

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Close to showers or thunderstorms

Question 42

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

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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 43

An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...

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

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

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

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

Question 44

What weather development will result from convergence at ground level?

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Ascending air and cloud formation

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Ascending air and cloud dissipation

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Descending air and cloud formation

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Descending air and cloud dissipation

Question 45

How can the vents be checked before take-off with a gas balloon?

Accepted Answer

Perform a valve slide

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Connecting the filling nozzle with the static line loop

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Strongly shaking the vent rope

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Check if the ropes are clear and working

Question 46

What is a latent error?

Accepted Answer

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 47

Temperatures will be given by meteorological aviation services in Europe in which unit?

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Degrees Centigrade (° C)

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Degrees Fahrenheit

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Gpdam

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Kelvin

Question 48

The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...

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Human failure

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Technical failure

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Geographical influences

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Meteorological influences

Question 49

When do you expect wind shear?

Accepted Answer

During an inversion

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

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When passing a warm front

Question 50

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt

Question 51

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 52

Which of the following options states a correct position report?

Accepted Answer

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 53

During a balloon ride, visibility continuously becomes poorer, also cloud base decreases in direction of the current track. How should the balloon pilot react to this situation?

Accepted Answer

Use next best chance for landing

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Continue ride in remaining altitude

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Use GPS or radio navigation to continue ride in clouds

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Break through the clouds and continue above clouds

Question 54

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)

Accepted Answer

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 55

What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?

Accepted Answer

Scattered Cu clouds

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

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Overcast low stratus

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Overcast Ns clouds

Question 56

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 57

What is the relationship between pressure and volume of a dry gas at constant temperature?

Accepted Answer

The volume is inversely proportional to pressure

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The volume increases by a factor of 4 with double pressure

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The ratio between pressure and volume is constant

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The volume increases proportional with pressure

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

0:40 h

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0:04 h

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0:30 h

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1:00 h

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

60 NM

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10 NM

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111 NM

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1 NM

Question 60

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75?

Accepted Answer

5000 m

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1500 m

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8000 m

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3000 m

Question 61

At time of take-off, ground wind speed is 3 m/s. Along take-off flight path, at a distance of 360 m obstacles erect up to 40 m. What is the minimum rate of climb to keep a clearance of 50 m above the obstacles? (Consider double the ground wind speed for the flight path)

Accepted Answer

1.5 m/s

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1 m/s

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2 m/s

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0.5 m/s

Question 62

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 63

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 64

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

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