Exam quiz Aircraft General Knowledge - BPL Gas Balloon Pilot Licence

Question 1

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 aeroplane cabin

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Sensed by the pitot tube

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

A true altitude is...

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An altitude above mean sea level corrected for non-standard temperature

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard pressure

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard temperature

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A pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature

Question 8

The density of helium gas under standard conditions is:

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0,2 kg / m3

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2 kg / m3

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0,02 g / m3

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0,2 g / m3

Question 9

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 10

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

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Static pressure

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Dynamic pressure

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Differential pressure

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Total pressure

Question 11

Lower-than-standard temperature may lead to...

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An altitude indication which is too high

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A correct altitude indication as long as the altimeter subscale is set to correct for non-standard temperature

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An altitude indication which is too low

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A blockage of the Pitot tube by ice, freezing the altimeter indication to its present value

Question 12

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 13

During a flight in colder-than-ISA air the indicated altitude is...

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Higher than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard altitude

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Lower than the true altitude

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Equal to the true altitude

Question 14

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 15

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

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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 16

The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight?

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Height above airfield

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Airfield elevation

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Pressure altitude

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Altitude above MSL

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

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By gluing

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By vulcanisation

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By stitching

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By welding

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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

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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 24

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

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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 25

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 26

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 27

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

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

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

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

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

Question 28

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

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