100 questions on 120 minutes bpl-hot-air


1 - The hull of a hot-air balloon is made up by which material?
2 - What has to be done in case the balloon shows a strong tendency to climb while crossing thermals?
3 - 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?
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?
5 - The hull load of a hot-air balloon is carried by ...
6 - The symbol labeled (3) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4
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7 - When do you expect wind shear?
8 - A balloon pilot decides to use one or more separate gas containers for initial heating during buildup. To ensure a safe buildup ...
9 - Which of the following statements is correct?
10 - Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC?
11 - What clouds and weather can typically be observed during the passage of a cold front?
12 - Which of the following options states a correct position report?
13 - In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?
14 - The ratio between air pressures at different heights is referred to as:
15 - Clouds are basically distinguished by what types?
16 - What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot?
17 - Electronic devices on board of an aeroplane have influence on the...
18 - During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...
19 - Where does the inclination reach its lowest value?
20 - Under which conditions, no harzards should be expected for a balloon ride?
21 - Regularity messages are messages...
22 - Damages to the hot-air balloon hull fabric are most critical in which area?
23 - What has to be expected by the balloon pilot during descent in deeply cooled layers close to the ground?
24 - Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE?
25 - At which conditions does the arm blower have the highest effeiciency?
26 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway? Siehe Anlage 6
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27 - Mountain side updrafts can be intensified by ...
28 - The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately... See figure (NAV-002) Siehe Anlage 1
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29 - The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...
30 - On summerdays with calm winds, the balloon pilot has to expect:
31 - What has to be expected when diving into an inversion layer from above?
32 - How do volume, density and temperature change when a gas is being compressed?
33 - What visual flight conditions can be expected after the passage of a cold front?
34 - A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...
35 - Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?
36 - The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1
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37 - What is the meaning of an area marked as "TMZ"?
38 - The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of...
39 - What is a latent error?
40 - What is the usual direction of movement of a polar front low?
41 - The standard state of gases refers to which temperature?
42 - How many satellites are necessary for a precise and verified three-dimensional determination of the position?
43 - Which transponder code has to be set unrequested during an emergency?
44 - Which information from a ground station does not require readback?
45 - What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing?
46 - What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011) Siehe Anlage 1
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47 - QFE is the...
48 - What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?
49 - What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP?
50 - How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature?
51 - What is meant by the term "terrestrial navigation"?
52 - The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...
53 - What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator?
54 - The burning gas is pushed from the liquid gas phase through the riser tube to which component?
55 - Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airpaces C, D and E?
56 - 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?
57 - Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?
58 - The barometric altimeter indicates height above...
59 - Which of the following statements is correct?
60 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"?
61 - A flight level is a...
62 - The movement of air flowing together is called...
63 - Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request?
64 - Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication?
65 - During buildup of a hot-air balloon, who has to be equipped with tight, flame resistant gloves and clothing covering all body parts?
66 - Which weather chart shows the actual air pressure as in MSL along with pressure centers and fronts?
67 - 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?
68 - The increase in load carrying capability by increasing the hull air temperature by the same temperature difference ...
69 - What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude?
70 - The symbol labeled (2) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4
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71 - The majority of aviation accidents are caused by...
72 - The boiling point of propane gas at atmospheric conditions is:
73 - What situation may result in the occurrence of severe wind shear?
74 - What may be the consequence, if gas containers of a hot-air balloon are refilled at temperatures below 0 °C by volume (80%)?
75 - What is the consequence if the pressure at the burner valve is lower than 0.28 MPa (lower than 2.8 bar)?
76 - The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) Siehe Anlage 2
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77 - Vienna (LOWW) is located at 016° 34'E, Salzburg (LOWS) at 013° 00'E. The latitude of both positions can be considered as equal. What is the difference of sunrise and sunset times, expressed in UTC, between Wien and Salzburg? (2,00 P.)
78 - Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?
79 - How do spread and relative humidity change with increasing temperature?
80 - For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?
81 - The Empty Mass of a gas balloon includes:
82 - What effect has an increase in air temperature inside the hull of a hot air balloon by a given difference in temperature?
83 - The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...
84 - Liquifaction of propane gas results in a reduction in volume to what fraction of the gas volume?
85 - Point A on the Earth's surface lies exactly on the parallel of latitude of 47°50'27''N. Which point is exactly 240 NM north of A?
86 - In a METAR, "(moderate) showers of rain" are designated by the identifier...
87 - What is the meaning of a steady green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?
88 - With pressure and temperature given, any gas being heavier or lighter than air depends on what?
89 - What frontal line divides subtropical air from polar cold air, in particular across Central Europe?
90 - Temperatures will be given by meteorological aviation services in Europe in which unit?
91 - What wind is reportet as 225/15 ?
92 - UTC is...
93 - At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1
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94 - What weather conditions in Central Europe are typically found in high pressure areas during summer?
95 - In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers?
96 - The correct transponder code for emergencies is...
97 - "Foehn" conditions usually develop with...
98 - Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?
99 - A frequency of 119.500 MHz is correctly transmitted as...
100 - What is the call sign of the aerodrome control?