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Exam Simulation - BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License 120 questions on 120 minutes

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1 - What process causes latent heat being released into the upper troposphere?
2 - What does the abbreviation "FIR" stand for?
3 - The force resulting from the (positive) difference from load-bearing capacity and weight force, is referred to as:
4 - Clouds are basically distinguished by what types?
5 - In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft?
6 - The altimeter has to be set to what value in order to show zero on ground?
7 - The final sinkrate of a hot-air balloon is achieved after descent over a vertical distance of:
8 - Weather phenomena are most common to be found in which atmospheric layer?
9 - A distance of 7.5 cm on an aeronautical chart represents a distance of 60.745 NM in reality. What is the chart scale?
10 - 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 9000 ft ? (use attachment ECQB-PPL_BPL001)
question ECQB-PPL_BPL001.webp
11 - What weather conditions can be expected during "Foehn" on the windward side of a mountain range?
12 - What phenomenon is caused by cold air downdrafts with precipitation from a fully developed thunderstorm cloud?
13 - What is an indication for a macho attitude?
14 - What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?
15 - What is the purpose of the sounding pipe valve?
16 - What does a cloud coverage of "SCT" mean in a METAR weather report?
17 - From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?
18 - What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011)
question alw-011.webp
19 - What may be the consequence, if gas containers of a hot-air balloon are refilled at temperatures below 0 °C by volume (80%)?
20 - The standard state of gases refers to which temperature?
21 - Under which conditions, no hazards should be expected for a balloon ride?
22 - Which wind system may be dangerous for balloon rides in the Alps?
23 - The dynamic lift created by airflow across the top of the envelope of a balloon on the ground is referred to as?
24 - At what rate does the temperature change with increasing height according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere) within the troposphere?
25 - What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?
26 - At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress
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27 - What is the difference in latitude between A (12°53'30''N) and B (07°34'30''S)?
28 - 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?
29 - During setup of a hot-air balloon, the hull is damaged with a hole with a size of 1.50 m x 1.00 m. Is Take-Off permitted?
30 - Which air traffic services can be expected within an FIR (flight information region)?
31 - The term 'True Course' (TC) is defined as...
32 - At high altitude, the complete heating system of a hot-air balloon fails. What maximum rate of descent has to be expected upon reaching ground?
33 - What is the correct way of establishing radio communication between D-EAZF and Dusseldorf Tower?
34 - What wind conditions can be expected in areas showing large distances between isobars?
35 - What is the distance between the parallels of latitude 48°N and 49°N along a meridian line?
36 - Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?
37 - Damages to the hot-air balloon hull fabric are most critical in which area?
38 - During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...
39 - While overflying a waypoint, it is stated that a distance of 2 NM has been taken 10 min. What will be the expected time of endurance for the complete distance of 18 NM?
40 - The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...
41 - The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...
42 - The term 'civil twilight' is defined as...
43 - Which type of cloud is associated with prolonged rain?
44 - With pressure and temperature given, any gas being heavier or lighter than air depends on what?
45 - At which conditions does the arm blower have the highest efficiency?
46 - 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)
question ECQB-PPL_BPL001.webp
47 - 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)
48 - What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?
49 - Which of the following statements is correct?
50 - 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)
51 - A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...
52 - What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation?
53 - Which phrase does a pilot use when he / she wants to check the readability of his / her transmission?
54 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?
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55 - Why should a liquid gas bottle only be filled to 80% of its volume?
56 - How often shall a blind transmission be made?
57 - The main burner is fed by which phase?
58 - Which transponder code has to be set unrequested during an emergency?
59 - The aerostatic lift corresponds to which force?
60 - 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)
61 - Liquefaction of propane gas results in a reduction in volume to what fraction of the gas volume?
62 - Doubling the pressure of a dry gas at constant temperature results in a change of the volume to:
63 - A true altitude is...
64 - At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?
65 - What conditions are favourable for the formation of thunderstorms?
66 - The vertical extent of air with pressure changing by 1% with 80 m difference in height is referred to as ...
67 - What action has to be considered by the pilot of a hot-air balloon with a double-burner installation, in case one burner valve fails?
68 - Which direction corresponds to 'compass north' (CN)?
69 - The burning gas is pushed from the liquid gas phase through the riser tube to which component?
70 - Where can the type of restriction for a restricted airspace be found?
71 - What has to be considered before touchdown of a hot-air balloon during landing?
72 - What kind of reduction in visibility is not very sensitive to changes in temperature?
73 - What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?
74 - Which factor can lead to human error?
75 - A risk factor for decompression sickness is...
76 - Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?
77 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR?
78 - Times are transmitted as...
79 - What clouds and weather may result from a humid and unstable air mass, that is pushed against a chain of mountains by the predominant wind and forced to rise?
80 - What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for?
81 - The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa...
82 - What process results in the formation of "advection fog"?
83 - What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off"?
84 - At equilibrium the inner overpressure of a free balloon is highest at:
85 - Which of the gases stated below is NOT made up from hydrocarbons?
86 - The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the...
87 - Which parts of a hot-air balloon provide protection for the basket during landing?
88 - Changing the shape of the envelope of a free balloon, e.g. by a gust, results in:
89 - Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions?
90 - Information about operational limits, loading and performance about an aircraft can be taken from which document?
91 - In case of radio communication failure within a CTR (control zone), the pilot has to ...
92 - A pilot license issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 is valid in...
93 - On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?
94 - What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing?
95 - With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?
96 - 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?
97 - Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory
98 - The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately... See figure (NAV-002)
question NAV-002.webp
99 - What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP?
100 - After take-off with a balloon, obstacles at a distance of 300 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?
101 - When do you expect wind shear?
102 - Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024)
question PFP-024.webp
103 - Where are the two polar circles?
104 - The hull fabric of a hot-air balloon undergoes the most continuous thermal stress in which area?
105 - An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a...
106 - A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...
107 - What is the meaning of the phrase "Approved"?
108 - What has to be expected by the balloon pilot during descent in deeply cooled layers close to the ground?
109 - What chart shows areas of precipitation?
110 - What is the great circle distance between two points A and B on the equator when the difference between the two associated meridians is exactly one degree of longitude?
111 - How do spread and relative humidity change with increasing temperature?
112 - Why has a secondary ignition source be available during a ride with a hot-air balloon?
113 - Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?
114 - Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication?
115 - What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
116 - What are primary criteria for selecting a landing site? 1. Obstacle situation 2. Elevation of the site 3. Strength of surface wind
117 - The term "runway" is defined as a...
118 - How many satellites are necessary for a precise and verified three-dimensional determination of the position?
119 - Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?
120 - A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as...
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