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1 - 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.) In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 4 minutes later than in Salzburg In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Salzburg In Vienna the sunrise is 4 minutes later and sunset is 4 minutes earlier than in Salzburg In Vienna the sunrise is 14 minutes earlier and sunset is 14 minutes later than in Salzburg

2 - Where does the inclination reach its lowest value? At the geographic equator At the magnetic poles At the magnetic equator At the geographic poles

3 - A balloon pilot decides to use one or more separate gas containers for initial heating during buildup. To ensure a safe buildup ... To expedite take-off, the gas containers have to be stored ouside. The gas containers have to be fixed safely inside the basket. No separate gas containers are allowed during buildup. Two gas containers (one inside, one outside) are to be used.

4 - The "spread" is defined as... Difference between dew point and condensation point Relation of actual to maximum possible humidity of air. Difference between actual temperature and dew point. Maximum amount of water vapour that can be contained in air.

5 - What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for? Sunrise to sunset 24 h service Sunset to sunrise No specific opening hours

6 - Under which conditions, no harzards should be expected for a balloon ride? With high pressure areas before sunset Close to showers or thunderstorms With an warm front approaching With an cold front approaching

7 - 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) 1 m/s 1.5 m/s 2 m/s 0.5 m/s

8 - During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the... Search and Rescue Service (SAR). Next airport operator en-route. Flight Information Service (FIS). Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)

9 - The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as... Twelve o'clock One two. One two hundred. One two o'clock.

10 - What does a cloud coverage of "SCT" mean in a METAR weather report? 5 to 7 eighths 3 to 4 eighths 1 to 2 eighths 8 eighths

11 - The angle between compass north and magnetic north is called... Inclination. WCA. Deviation. Variation.

12 - Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases? 1 % 21 % 0.1 % 78 %

13 - The aerostatic lift corresponds to which force? The weight of the balloon less ballast The dynamic force due to airstream across the top of the hull The weight of the displaced air The drag due to airstream around the balloon envelope

14 - How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature? Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases

15 - Which processes result in decreasing air density? Increasing temperature, increasing pressure Decreasing temperature, decreasing pressure Increasing temperature, decreasing pressure Decreasing temperature, increasing pressure

16 - What has to be considered before a balloon ride across water surfaces? Continuous radio communication has to be established with air traffice control A transponder has to be installed and carried aboard A flight plan with detailled routing has to be filed. For all people inside the basket life jackets have to be carried aboard

17 - Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure? 12000 feet 7000 feet 22000 feet 5000 feet

18 - The term "ceiling" is defined as the... Height of the base of the highest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft. Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 10000 ft. Altitude of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft

19 - An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a... Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the ground. Rotating beacon installed at the beginning of the final approach to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air. Fixed beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots from the air.

20 - The maximum number of passengers can be found ... In the certicate of registration. In the operating handbook. In the Flight Log book. In the airworthiness certificate.

21 - What has to be expected during descent above a heated water surface? The rate of descent increases. The rate of descent decreases The horizontal speed increases. The horizontal speed decreases.

22 - The standard state of gases refers to which temperature? 15° C 25° C 0° C 5° C

23 - What has to be considered at moderate wind speeds during a balloon ride across mountainous area with cloud-free sky? Decreasing burner power. Altimeter indication too low. Icing conditions. Lee waves and severe up- and downdrafts

24 - When using a GPS for tracking to the next waypoint, a deviation indication is shown by a vertical bar and dots to the left and to the right of the bar. What statement describes the correct interpretation of the display? The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection is +-10 NM The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS. The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection is +-10° The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

25 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125? 5000 m 3000 m 8000 m 1500 m

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

FL150. 1.500 ft GND. 1 500 ft MSL. 1 500 m MSL.

27 - What is the meaning of a steady green light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight? Airport unsafe, do not land Return for landing, followed by steady green at the appropriate time Cleared to land Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

28 - What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK? Omega Echo Juliett Victor Kilogramm Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

29 - What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere? 0.1 % 21 % 78 % 1 %

30 - At temperature below 0 °C the pressure at the burner is at 0,2 MPa (2 bar). Is take-off permissable with the hot air balloon? No, pressure at burner is too low Only with double-burner system installed Yes, at low temperatures a low hull temperature is sufficient Yes, not a problem

31 - QFE is the... Magnetic bearing to a station Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield. Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA). Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa.

32 - Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) Siehe Anlage 4

Flight Level 95 Altitude 9500 m MSL Height 9500 ft Altitude 9500 ft MSL

33 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR? (2,00 P.) TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

34 - UTC is... A local time in Central Europe. A zonal time. Local mean time at a specific point on Earth. An obligatory time used in aviation.

35 - (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

C B D A

36 - If heating is stopped and the parachute vent is not activated, a hot air-balloon reaches a final sinkrate of approximately: 6 m/s 2 m/s 10 m/s 20 m/s

37 - A pilot can contact FIS (flight information service)... Via internet. Via radio communication. By a personal visit. Via telephone.

38 - Cold air inflow in high tropospheric layers may result in... Stabilisation and calm weather Showers and thunderstorms. Calm weather and cloud dissipation. Frontal weather.

39 - What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED) They have the same status as ICAO Annexes They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding

40 - A wind shear is... A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps. A wind speed change of more than 15 kt. A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction. A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

41 - What situation may result in the occurrence of severe wind shear? When a shower is visible close to the airfield Cross-country flying below Cu clouds with about 4 octas coverage During final approach, 30 min after a heavy shower has passed the airfield Flying ahead of a warm front with visible Ci clouds

42 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"? Temporary Radar Routing Area Temporary Reserved Airspace Terminal Area Transponder Area

43 - What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF? DEA DZF DEF AZF

44 - Which of the following statements is correct? At higher altitude, sink rate in case of cooling is increased due to less drag by less density. At higher altitude, sink rate by cooling is not increased because due to low density the mass inside the hull is also less. Higher drag at higher altitude prevents increased sink rate in case of cooling. Maximum sink rate must be equal at all altitudes as prescribed by design regulations.

45 - What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"? Wilco Positive Roger Report PAH

46 - Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory 2, 4 1 1, 2, 3, 4 .1, 2, 3

47 - Which are the properties of a Mercator chart? The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

48 - Which phrase is to be used when a pilot wants the tower to know that he is ready for take-off? Ready for start-up Ready for departure Ready Request take-off

49 - The term 'agonic line' is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the... Deviation of 0°. Inclination of 0°. Heading of 0°. Variation of 0°.

50 - The symbol labeled (1) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4

Front alof Cold front. Occlusion. Warm front.

51 - What must be considered for cross-border flights? Transmission of hazard reports Approved exceptions Regular location messages Requires flight plans

52 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR? 10 km 8 km 5 km 1.5 km

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

C D B A

54 - Which of the following options states a correct position report? DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft DEABC over "N" at 35 DEABC, "N", 2500 ft DEABC reaching "N"

55 - How do spread and relative humidity change with increasing temperature? Spread increases, relative humidity increases Spread remains constant, relative humidity increases Spread remains constant, relative humidity decreases Spread increases, relative humidity decreases

56 - What does the abbreviation "H24" stand for? 24 h service No specific opening times Sunrise to sunset Sunset to sunrise

57 - Which of the following statements is correct? The density of hull air is lower with decreasing environmental pressure The density of hull air is higher with increasing environmental pressure The density of hull air is lower than environmental air only if the hull temperature is lower than environmental temperature The density of hull air is lower than environmental air only if the hull temperature is higher than environmental temperature

58 - What is the meaning of an area marked as "TMZ"? Touring Motorglider Zone Traffic Management Zone Transponder Mandatory Zone Transportation Management Zone

59 - The term ‚magnetic course' (MC) is defined as... The angle between true north and the course line. The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole. The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole The angle between magnetic north and the course line.

60 - 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? 60 NM 216 NM 400 NM 120 NM

61 - Moderate to severe turbulence has to be expected... On the lee side of a mountain range when rotor clouds are present. Below thick cloud layers on the windward side of a mountain range. With the appearance of extended low stratus clouds (high fog). Overhead unbroken cloud layers.

62 - What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator? 60 NM 60 km 1 NM 111 NM

63 - Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale? To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa To correct the altimeter reading for system errors To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

64 - 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? 60 min. 12 min. 180 min. 90 min.

65 - With regard to gases, which statement is correct? Temperature increases with increasing volume and decreasing pressure. Volume increases with increasing temperature and constant pressure. Temperature decreases with increasing pressure and constant volume. Pressure decreases with increasing temperature and constant volume.

66 - What wind conditions can be expected in areas showing large distances between isobars? Formation of local wind systems with strong prevailing westerly winds Strong prevailing westerly winds with rapid veering Variable winds, formation of local wind systems Strong prevailing easterly winds with rapid backing

67 - Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions? Altitude Twilight error Shoreline effect Height of ionosphere

68 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "VMC"? Variable meteorological conditions Visual meteorological conditions Instrument flight conditions Visual flight rules

69 - With pressure and temperature given, any gas being heavier or lighter than air depends on what? On the mean kinetic energy of the molecules On the molecule mass of the gas On the content of water vapour in the gas On the number of gas molecules

70 - Where can the type of restriction for a restricted airspace be found? ICAO chart 1:500000 NOTAM AIC AIP

71 - What kind of information should be included in an urgency message? Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, departure aerodrome, information about position, heading and altitude Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome, heading and altitude Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, departure aerodrome, heading and altitude Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, heading and altitude

72 - Information about operational limits, loading and performance about an aircraft can be taken from which document? Airworthiness certificate. Operating handbook. Certificate of registration Flight Log book.

73 - Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by... Unhealthy food Alcohol. Smoking. Little sleep.

74 - Which area could be crossed with certain restrictions? Restricted area No-fly zone Prohibited area Dangerous area

75 - Doubling the pressure of a dry gas at constant temperature results in a change of the volume to: Double the previous value. Half the previous value. Four times the previous value. A quarter of the previous value.

76 - What does the abbreviaton "FIR" stand for? Flight integrity receiver Flow integrity required Flow information radar Flight information region

77 - If there is any doubt about ambiguity, a time of 1620 is to be transmitted as... One six two zero. Sixteen twenty One tousand six hundred two zero. Two zero.

78 - The symbol labeled (3) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4

Occlusion. Cold front. Warm front. Front aloft.

79 - Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error? Altimeter Tachometer Direct reading compass Vertical speed indicator

80 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"? Airspace Restriction Criteria Airworthiness Recurring Control Airworthiness Review Certificate Airspace Rulemaking Committee

81 - Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks? During check flights due to a high level of nervousness During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast Due to group-dynamic effects If there is not enough information available

82 - The term "aerodrome elevation" is defined as... The highest point of the landing area. The average value of the height of the manoeuvring area. The highest point of the apron. The lowest point of the landing area.

83 - The stretch-out of the envelope of a hot-air balloon should be made: To the lee side of the basket To the luv side of the basket To the sunward side of the basket To the sun-averted side of the basket

84 - At what rate does the temperature change with increasing height according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere) within the troposphere? Increases by 2° C / 1000 ft Decreases by 2° C / 100 m Decreases by 2° C / 1000 ft Increases by 2° C / 100 m

85 - Why should liquid gas bottles for hot-air balloons be transported upright? Because no other positions are approved. To prevent damage on the riser tube. To prevent exiting of residual gas. To keep the armature panel clean.

86 - The vertical speed indicator measures the difference of pressure between... The present dynamic pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment. The present total pressure and the total pressure of a previous moment. The present dynamic pressure and the dynamic pressure of a previous moment. The present static pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment.

87 - The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately... See figure (NAV-002) Siehe Anlage 1

40000 NM. 12800 km. 10800 km. 21600 NM.

88 - With web-less balloon hulls, the load is connected to: The load belt. The towing rope. The pull-rope The basket rope.

89 - The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the... Optimal problem solution State of readiness of a pilot Procedure for an emergency landing Error chain.

90 - Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots? Curved sidepiece Unbreakable No UV filter Non-polarised

91 - In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately? Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

92 - The vertical extend of air with pressure changing by 1% with 80 m difference in height is referred to as ... Inhomogene Homogene Unstable Stable

93 - The minimum flight visibility at 5000 ft MSL in airspace B for VFR flights is... 5000 m. 3000 m. 1500 m. 8000 m.

94 - The force resulting from the (positive) difference from load-bearing capacity and weight force, is referred to as: Upper force Lift force Load force Climb force

95 - In case of radio communication failure within a CTR (control zone), the pilot has to ... Squawk transponer code A 7500 This has no consequences while in VMC Continue the ride according to last clearance; in case of imminent danger land immediately. Maintain current altitude until leaving the control zone.

96 - What has to be expected when diving into an inversion layer from above? Rate of descent increases Rate of descent decreases. Sudden drop onto the ground. Uncolltrollable oscillation of the basket.

97 - Which transponder code indicates a loss of radio communication? 7700 7600 7000 2000

98 - What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome? See figure (ALW-011) Siehe Anlage 1

Landing prohibited for a longer period Glider flying is in progress After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

99 - 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? Approximatley 2.5 m/s Approximatley 4.5 m/s Approximatley 6.5 m/s Approximatley 2.5 m/s

100 - When air masses meet each other head on, how is this referred to and what air movements will follow? Divergence resulting in air being lifted Convergence resulting in air being lifted Convergence resulting in sinking air Divergence resulting in sinking air

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