Exam quiz Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

What may be the consequence, if gas containers of a hot-air balloon are refilled at temperatures below 0 °C by volume (80%)?

Accepted Answer

Overfilling of the gas container.

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Too low pressure at high temperatures.

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Less burner power at high temperatures

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Smaller volume in the container at high temperatures.

Question 2

Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?

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VFR

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VFS

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VRU

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VMC

Question 3

During buildup of a hot-air balloon, who has to be equipped with tight, flame resistant gloves and clothing covering all body parts?

Accepted Answer

The balloon pilot and the buildup team

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Only the balloon pilot

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Balloon pilot, buildup team and spectators

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Only the buildup team

Question 4

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 5

What is the purpose of the vapourizor coils of the burner system?

Accepted Answer

To heat the liquid gas, so it will vapourize immediately after exiting the burner nozzle

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To induce a rotation movement in the liquid gas to get a better mixture

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For cooling of the liquid gas after exiting the burner nozzles

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To vapourize the liquid gas, so it will be emitted from the burner nozzle in gasous form

Question 6

What is the meaning of a steady green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?

Accepted Answer

Cleared to land

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Airport unsafe, do not land

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Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time

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Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

Question 7

QFE is the...

Accepted Answer

Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield.

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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).

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa.

Question 8

What does the abbreviation "FIS" stand for?

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Flight information service

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Flashing information service

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Flight information system

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Flashing information system

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Mountain side updrafts can be intensified by ...

Accepted Answer

Solar irradiation on the windward side

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Solar irradiation on the lee side

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Thermal radiation of the windward side during the night

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By warming of upper atmospheric layers

Question 12

Information about pressure patterns and frontal situation can be found in which chart?

Accepted Answer

Surface weather chart.

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Hypsometric chart.

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Wind chart.

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Significant Weather Chart (SWC).

Question 13

How can wind speed and wind direction be derived from surface weather charts?

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By alignment and distance of isobaric lines

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By annotations from the text part of the chart

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By alignment of lines of warm- and cold fronts

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By alignment and distance of hypsometric lines

Question 14

What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

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Oxygen transport

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Immune defense

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Blood sugar regulation

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Blood coagulation

Question 15

The stretch-out of the envelope of a hot-air balloon should be made:

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To the lee side of the basket

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To the luv side of the basket

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To the sunward side of the basket

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To the sun-averted side of the basket

Question 16

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 17

The hull of a hot-air balloon is made up by which material?

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Synthetic fabric

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Silk fabric

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Linen fabric

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Cotton fabric

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

3

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5

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4

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2

Question 21

With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meets subtropical warm air?

Accepted Answer

At the polar front

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At the subtropical high pressure belt

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At the equator

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At the geographic poles

Question 22

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?

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5 m/s

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1 m/s

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3 m/s

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10 m/s

Question 23

What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?

Accepted Answer

Current frequency

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FIS frequency

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Radar frequency

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Emergency frequency

Question 24

What has to be considered before a balloon ride across water surfaces?

Accepted Answer

For all people inside the basket life jackets have to be carried aboard

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Continuous radio communication has to be established with air traffice control

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A transponder has to be installed and carried aboard

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A flight plan with detailled routing has to be filed.

Question 25

What process results in the formation of "advection fog"?

Accepted Answer

Warm, moist air is moved across cold ground areas

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Cold, moist air is being moved across warm ground areas

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Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds

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Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

Question 26

According ISA, what is the density of air at MSL?

Accepted Answer

1.225 kg/m3

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1.225 g/m3

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1225 kg/m3

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12.25 kg/m3

Question 27

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

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10 to 20 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

Question 28

The burning gas is pushed from the liquid gas phase through the riser tube to which component?

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To the evaporator

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To the pressure relief device

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To the fill level indicator

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To the controller

Question 29

The standard state of gases refers to which temperature?

Accepted Answer

25° C

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15° C

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0° C

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5° C

Question 30

(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

Accepted Answer

A

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C

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B

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D

Question 31

Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7500

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7000

Question 32

What has to be considered when entering an RMZ?

Accepted Answer

To permanently monitor the radio and if possible to establish radio contact

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To obtain a clearance to enter this area

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The transponder has to be switched on Mode C and squawk 7000

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To obtain a clearance from the local aviation authority

Question 33

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"?

Accepted Answer

DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-of

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

DZF

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DEA

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DEF

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AZF

Question 35

The dynamic lift created by airflow across the top of the envelope of a balloon on the ground is referred to as?

Accepted Answer

False lift

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Lower lift

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Upper lift

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Anti-ballast

Question 36

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 37

(For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation? Siehe Anlage 7

Accepted Answer

C

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D

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B

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A

Question 38

The minimum flight visibility at 5000 ft MSL in airspace B for VFR flights is...

Accepted Answer

5000 m.

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3000 m.

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1500 m.

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8000 m.

Question 39

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

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Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce

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Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer

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Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude

Question 40

What amount of ignitable mixture can be made from 1 L (0,001 m3) liquid propane gas?

Accepted Answer

12 m3

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0,38 m3

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0,26 m3

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1,2 m3

Question 41

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?

Accepted Answer

90 min.

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60 min.

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12 min.

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180 min.

Question 42

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.)

Accepted Answer

In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 4 minutes later than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise is 4 minutes later and sunset is 4 minutes earlier than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise is 14 minutes earlier and sunset is 14 minutes later than in Salzburg

Question 43

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"?

Accepted Answer

Standardized European Rules of the Air

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Selective Radar Altimeter

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Standard European Routes of the Air

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Specialized Radar Approach

Question 44

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

Accepted Answer

Pan Pan

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Help

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Urgent

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Mayday

Question 45

During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...

Accepted Answer

Flight Information Service (FIS).

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Search and Rescue Service (SAR).

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Next airport operator en-route.

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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)

Question 46

Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC?

Accepted Answer

MH: 163°. MC: 175°.

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MH: 167°. MC: 175°.

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MH: 167°. MC: 161°.

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MH: 163°. MC: 161°.

Question 47

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?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if permitted by the operating handbook.

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Yes, if all passengers agree.

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No, the hull has to be repaired first.

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Yes, if loading is reduced.

Question 48

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

Accepted Answer

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 correct the altimeter reading for system errors

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

Question 49

What is indicated by a yellow arc on the hull thermometer with an analog scale?

Accepted Answer

The cautious area

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Maximium permissable values

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Readbility improvement

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The normal operating area

Question 50

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The oltfactory perception (smell)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 51

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 52

What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing?

Accepted Answer

For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present

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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

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Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight

Question 53

The standard state of gases refers to which temperature?

Accepted Answer

25° C

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0° C

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15° C

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5° C

Question 54

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.

Question 55

How does a gas react when released from a pressurized container?

Accepted Answer

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 56

An inversion is a layer ...

Accepted Answer

With increasing temperature with increasing height

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With increasing pressure with increasing height.

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With constant temperature with increasing height.

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With decreasing temperature with increasing height.

Question 57

The Empty Mass of a gas balloon includes:

Accepted Answer

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 58

What has to be expected during descent above a heated water surface?

Accepted Answer

The rate of descent increases.

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The rate of descent decreases

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The horizontal speed increases.

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The horizontal speed decreases.

Question 59

What weather conditions in Central Europe are typically found in high pressure areas during summer?

Accepted Answer

Large isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems

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Small isobar spacing with strong prevailing northerly winds

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Large isobar spacing with strong prevailing westerly winds

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Small isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems

Question 60

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

Accepted Answer

Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

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Quick resignation in complex and critical situations

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Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations

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Careful walkaround procedure

Question 61

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight

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100 % oxygen after decompression.

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Sports

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Smoking.

Question 62

A true altitude is...

Accepted Answer

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 63

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

Accepted Answer

Point D

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Point B

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Point C

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Point A

Question 64

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

Accepted Answer

Static pressure

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Dynamic pressure.

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Differential pressure.

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Total pressure.

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