Exam quiz Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

The upper limit of LO R 16 equals... See annex (PFP-056) Siehe Anlage 2

Accepted Answer

1 500 ft MSL.

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FL150.

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1.500 ft GND.

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1 500 m MSL.

Question 2

Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions?

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Restricted area

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No-fly zone

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Prohibited area

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Dangerous area

Question 3

What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP?

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Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

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What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP?

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Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts, restricted and dangerous airspaces

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Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods

Question 4

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR? (2,00 P.)

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TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

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TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E

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TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E

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TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W

Question 5

The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the...

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Variation of 0°.

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Deviation of 0°.

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Inclination of 0°.

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Heading of 0°.

Question 6

What clouds and weather may result from an humid and instable air mass, that is pushed against a chain of mountains by the predominant wind and forced to rise?

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Embedded CB with thunderstorms and showers of hail and/or rain

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Overcast low stratus (high fog) with no precipitation.

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Smooth, unstructured NS cloud with light drizzle or snow (during winter).

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Thin Altostratus and Cirrostratus clouds with light and steady precipitation.

Question 7

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

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During cruise over water.

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Before touchdown on water surface.

Question 8

A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...

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Indication too high

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No indication

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Indication too low

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Mechanical overload

Question 9

The carrying ropes of a hot-air balloon are made up from:

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Stainless steel

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Manila rope

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Copper

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Duralum

Question 10

The movement of air flowing together is called...

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Convergence.

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Subsidence.

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Divergence.

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Soncordence.

Question 11

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 12

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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Pressure altitude

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Altitude above MSL

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Airfield elevation

Question 13

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 14

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

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1013.25 hPa

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Local QFE

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1030.25 hPa

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Local QNH.

Question 15

Liquifaction of propane gas results in a reduction in volume to what fraction of the gas volume?

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1/260

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1/160

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1/360

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1/60

Question 16

What is indicated by a red line on the hull thermometer with an analog scale?

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The maximum permissable value

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The minimum permissable value

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The take-off temperature

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The recommended operating value

Question 17

What effect has an increase in air temperature inside the hull of a hot air balloon by a given difference in temperature?

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The increase in load carrying capacity decreases with height.

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The increase in load carrying capacity increases with height.

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The increase in rate of climb increases with height.

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The reduction in sink rate increases with height.

Question 18

The angle between compass north and magnetic north is called...

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Deviation.

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Inclination.

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WCA.

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Variation.

Question 19

The shortest distance between two points on Earth is represented by a part of...

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A great circle.

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A small circle.

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A rhumb line

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A parallel of latitude.

Question 20

What is the correct designation of the frequency band from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz used for voice communication?

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VHF

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MF

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LF

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HF

Question 21

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

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1 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

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78 %

Question 22

Which of the following statements is correct?

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At higher altitude, sink rate in case of cooling is increased due to less drag by less density.

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At higher altitude, sink rate by cooling is not increased because due to low density the mass inside the hull is also less.

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Higher drag at higher altitude prevents increased sink rate in case of cooling.

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Maximum sink rate must be equal at all altitudes as prescribed by design regulations.

Question 23

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110?

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8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

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5000 m

Question 24

What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF?

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DZF

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DEA

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DEF

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AZF

Question 25

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

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Use next best chance for landing

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Continue ride in ramaining 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 26

In a METAR, "heavy rain" is designated by the identifier...

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.+RA

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RA

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.+SHRA.

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SHRA.

Question 27

Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth?

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator

Question 28

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

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When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit

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When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time

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When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit

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When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station

Question 29

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

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Misinterpretation of the brain.

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Binocular vision.

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Rapid eye movements.

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Colour blindness.

Question 30

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 31

What factors are required for the formation of precipitation in clouds?

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Moderate to strong updrafts

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High humidity and high temperatures

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The presence of an inversion layer

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Calm winds and intensive sunlight insolation

Question 32

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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Point B

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Point A

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Point C

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Point D

Question 33

Given the following masses: Empty mass 260 kg Instruments 20 kg per gas container (full): 30 kg per person: 80 kg Assuming temperature ISA+10, 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 12.000 ft ? (use attachment ECQB-PPL_BPL001) Siehe Anlage 1

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3

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5

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4

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2

Question 34

What is the meaning of the phrase "Approved"?

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Permission for proposed action is granted

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

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand your message and will comply with it

Question 35

The standard state of gases refers to which temperature?

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25° C

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0° C

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15° C

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5° C

Question 36

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles? Siehe Anlage 5

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C

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D

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B

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A

Question 37

What condition may prevent the formation of "radiation fog"?

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Overcast cloud cover

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Clear night, no clouds

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Low spread

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Calm wind

Question 38

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 39

The Empty Mass of a gas balloon includes:

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Basket, basket ring, Valve, net, hull and towing rope.

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Ballast packages, basket, hull, valve and towing rope.

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Basket, burner, ballast packages, hull, net and towing rope.

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Burner, ballast packages, instruments, net and towing rope.

Question 40

How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation?

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By stowing of loose parts

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By activating the emergency opening

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By activating the vents

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By activating the pull rope

Question 41

Regarding the type of cloud, precipitation is classified as...

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Rain and showers of rain.

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Light and heavy precipitation.

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Showers of snow and rain.

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Prolonged rain and continuous rain.

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

The boiling point of propane gas at atmospheric conditions is:

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.- 42 °C

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.+ 5 °C

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.- 23 °C

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0 °C

Question 44

The aerostatic lift corresponds to which force?

Accepted Answer

The weight of the displaced air

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The weight of the balloon less ballast

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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

Question 45

The final sinkrate of a hot-air ballon is achieved after descent over a vertical distance of:

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250 - 450 m

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1000 - 2000 m

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50 - 100 m

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500 - 1000 m

Question 46

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 higherthe maximum take-off mass.

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The higher the elevation, the greater the carrying force.

Question 47

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

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8 km

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10 km

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5 km

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1.5 km

Question 48

Which are the official basic units for horizontal distances used in aeronautical navigation and their abbreviations?

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Nautical miles (NM), kilometers (km)

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Feet (ft), inches (in)

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Yards (yd), meters (m)

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Land miles (SM), sea miles (NM)

Question 49

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?

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60 NM

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216 NM

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400 NM

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120 NM

Question 50

What change of wind direction can be expected during the passage of a polar front low in Central Europe?

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Veering wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

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Veering wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

Question 51

Distress messages are messages...

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

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

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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 the operation or maintenance of facilities which are important for the safety and regularity of flight operations.

Question 52

With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST?

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1400 UTC.

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1700 UTC.

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1600 UTC

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1500 UTC.

Question 53

About the lower end of the pull rope of a hot-air balloon it can be said:

Accepted Answer

It is particularly heat resistant.

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It has an especially smooth surface.

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It is fixed to the lower basket area

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It has to be lubricated before every take-off

Question 54

Before take-off, the balloon pilot realises that the maximum take-off mass has been exceeded by 5%. What has to be done?

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The load has to be reduced to maximum take-off mass

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During take-off, special care has to be taken for obstacles

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With exceeding up to 5%, normal take-off can be performed.

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Take-off has to be approved by the airfield manager on duty

Question 55

Information about operational limits, loading and performance about an aircraft can be taken from which document?

Accepted Answer

Operating handbook.

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Airworthiness certificate.

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Certificate of registration

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Flight Log book.

Question 56

The vertical speed indicator measures the difference of pressure between...

Accepted Answer

The present static pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment.

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The present dynamic pressure and the static 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 dynamic pressure of a previous moment.

Question 57

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 cools due to thermal contact with environmental air.

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The gas heats adiabatically due to expansion.

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The gas condenses inside the envelope.

Question 58

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 20° of longitude?

Accepted Answer

1:20 h

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1:00 h

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0:20 h

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0:40 h

Question 59

With other factors remaining constant, decreasing temperature results in...

Accepted Answer

Decreasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

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Decreasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.

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Increasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.

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Increasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

Question 60

The "spread" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

Difference between actual temperature and dew point.

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Difference between dew point and condensation point

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Relation of actual to maximum possible humidity of air.

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Maximum amount of water vapour that can be contained in air.

Question 61

The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of...

Accepted Answer

Variation.

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Inclination.

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Heading.

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Deviation

Question 62

The temperature lapse rate with increasing height within the troposphere according ISA is...

Accepted Answer

0,65° C / 100 m.

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1° C / 100 m

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0,6° C / 100 m.

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3° C / 100 m.

Question 63

Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is...

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Parallel to the isobars.

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At an angle of 30° to the isobars towards low pressure.

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Perpendicular to the isobars.

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Perpendicular to the isohypses.

Question 64

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?

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Approximatley 6.5 m/s

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Approximatley 2.5 m/s

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Approximatley 4.5 m/s

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Approximatley 2.5 m/s

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