Exam quiz Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

Which factor can lead to human error?

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The bias to see what we expect to see

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Double check of relevant actions

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To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

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Proper use of checklists

Question 2

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

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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 3

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)

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4

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5

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2

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3

Question 4

What has to be considered before touchdown of a hot-air balloon during landing?

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Cut off gas feed to the ignition flames

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Inform the followers

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Note the time

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Turn off the radio

Question 5

The character of an air mass is given by what properties?

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Region of origin and track during movement

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Wind speed and tropopause height

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Environmental lapse rate at origin

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Temperatures at origin and present region

Question 6

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 7

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are the VAR and the DEV?

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: -002°

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: -002°

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VAR: 004° W. DEV: +002°

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VAR: 004° E. DEV: +002°

Question 8

Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airspaces C, D and E?

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1500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically

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1000 m horizontally, 300 m vertically

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1000 m horizontally, 1500 ft vertically

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1500 m horizontally, 1000 m vertically

Question 9

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 10

What cause may result in a reduction of volume of a free balloon?

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A gust

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Reduction in mass

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Cooling of environment air

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Increase in hull temperature

Question 11

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

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Glider flying is in progress

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Landing prohibited for a longer period

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After take-off and before landing all turns have to be made to the right

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Caution, manoeuvring area is poor

Question 12

What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace?

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

Question 13

Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems?

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Ellipsoid

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Sphere of ecliptical shape

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Flat plate

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Perfect sphere

Question 14

What does a readability of 2 indicate?

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

Question 15

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125?

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8000 m

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5000 m

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3000 m

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1500 m

Question 16

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 17

What action has to be taken by the pilot of a hot-air balloon in case of fire on the ground? First action is to ...

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Close the valves of the gas containers

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Make an emergency call via radio

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Leave from the area surrounding the burner

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Engage the fire extinguishers

Question 18

A cross-country flight is made using the ICAO 1 : 500.000 aeronautical chart. An overflight crosscheck shows that a distance of 4 cm in the chart has been passed within 12 minutes. After how many more minutes, the overflight of another waypoint at a chart distance of additional 6 cm can be expected?

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18 min

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9 min

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6 min

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12 min

Question 19

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?

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60 min

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90 min

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12 min

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180 min

Question 20

Which of the following statements is correct?

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The density of hull air is lower than environmental air only if the hull temperature is higher than environmental temperature

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The density of hull air is lower with decreasing environmental pressure

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The density of hull air is higher with increasing environmental pressure

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The density of hull air is lower than environmental air only if the hull temperature is lower than environmental temperature

Question 21

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

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The cautious area

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Maximum permissible values

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Readability improvement

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The normal operating area

Question 22

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 23

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

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When flying at low speeds

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When flying at high speeds

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When flying at low altitudes

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When flying at high altitudes

Question 24

With web-less balloon hulls, the load is connected to:

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The load belt

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The towing rope

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The pull-rope

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The basket rope

Question 25

Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?

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Altitude

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Twilight error

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Shoreline effect

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Height of ionosphere

Question 26

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 27

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 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?

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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 29

In a METAR, "(moderate) showers of rain" are designated by the identifier...

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SHRA

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+TSRA

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TS

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+RA

Question 30

Which wind system may be dangerous for balloon rides in the Alps?

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Foehn

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Bora

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Scirocco

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Mistral

Question 31

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?

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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 32

What has to be expected by the balloon pilot during descent in deeply cooled layers close to the ground?

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Floating on top of the cold air layer

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Balloon starts to climb

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Sudden change in airspeed

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Increasing descent while entering to ground layers

Question 33

What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation?

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They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation

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To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome

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They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima

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To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

Question 34

What difference will be experienced during take-off in presence of a strong surface inversion, compared to a take-off with decreasing temperature with height?

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During climb through an inversion, more ballast must be released and/or more heating is required

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During climb through an inversion, less ballast must be released and/or less heating is required

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During climb through an inversion, less ballast must be released and/or more heating is required

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During climb through an inversion, more ballast must be released and/or less heating is required

Question 35

What factors may indicate a tendency to fog formation?

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Low spread, decreasing temperature

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Low pressure, increasing temperature

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Strong winds, decreasing temperature

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Low spread, increasing temperature

Question 36

Which of the stated surfaces will reduce the wind speed most due to ground friction?

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Mountainous areas, vegetation cover

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Flat land, lots of vegetation cover

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Oceanic areas

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Flat land, deserted land, no vegetation

Question 37

A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as...

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Two eight five

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Two hundred eighty-five

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Two eight five hundred

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Two hundred eight five

Question 38

What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter?

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Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

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Changing weather with passing of frontal lines

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Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu

Question 39

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

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Situational awareness

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Anticipatory check procedure

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Situational thinking

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Constant flight check

Question 40

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

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Climb force

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Upper force

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Lift force

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Load force

Question 41

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

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Smoking

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Unhealthy food

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Alcohol

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Little sleep

Question 42

What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP?

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Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts

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

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Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces

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

Question 43

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)

Accepted Answer

17000 ft

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3000 ft

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13000 ft

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7000 ft

Question 44

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

Accepted Answer

Altitude 9500 ft MSL

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Flight Level 95

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Altitude 9500 m MSL

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Height 9500 ft

Question 45

At equilibrium the inner overpressure of a free balloon is highest at:

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The upper pole

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At the lower opening

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At the center of the hull

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At the equator

Question 46

What does the abbreviation "FIR" stand for?

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Flight information region

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Flight integrity receiver

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Flow integrity required

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Flow information radar

Question 47

Which parts of a hot-air balloon provide protection for the basket during landing?

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Wearing strips

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Wheels

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Rubber pads

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Steel runners

Question 48

Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?

Accepted Answer

Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir

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Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

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Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

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Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass

Question 49

The main blast valve is located where?

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At the burner

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At the main cylinder

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At the hull equator

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At the upper hull part

Question 50

From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric pressure?

Accepted Answer

7000 feet

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12000 feet

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2000 feet

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10000 feet

Question 51

What impact may rain have on operation of a hot-air balloon?

Accepted Answer

Total mass and gas consumption increase

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Rain drops hitting on the hull reduce the lift force

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The hull is deformed, which reduces lift

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The hull is cooled, resulting in less gas consumption

Question 52

An altitude of 4500 ft is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Four thousand five hundred

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Four five zero zero

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Four thousand five zero zero

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Four five thousand

Question 53

The vapour pressure of propane gas in a bottle depends in particular on:

Accepted Answer

The temperature

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The rigidity of the bottle

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The size of the bottle

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The gas amount

Question 54

What is referred to as mountain wind?

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Wind blowing down the mountain side during the night

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Wind blowing uphill from the valley during daytime

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Wind blowing uphill from the valley during the night

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Wind blowing down the mountain side during daytime

Question 55

What type of turbulence is typically found close to the ground on the lee side during Foehn conditions?

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Turbulence in rotors

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Clear-air turbulence (CAT)

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Inversion turbulence

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Thermal turbulence

Question 56

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

Accepted Answer

Macho and invulnerability

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Impulsivity and carefulness

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Self-abandonment and macho

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Invulnerability and self-abandonment

Question 57

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 58

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?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 6.5 m/s

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Approximately 2.5 m/s

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Approximately 4.5 m/s

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Approximately 2.5 m/s

Question 59

What weather conditions may be expected during conditionally unstable conditions?

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Towering cumulus, isolated showers of rain or thunderstorms

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Layered clouds up to high levels, prolonged rain or snow

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Shallow cumulus clouds with base at medium levels

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Sky clear of clouds, sunshine, low winds

Question 60

Lower-than-standard temperature may lead to...

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An altitude indication which is too high

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An altitude indication which is too low

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A correct altitude indication as long as the altimeter subscale is set to correct for non-standard temperature

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A blockage of the Pitot tube by ice, freezing the altimeter indication to its present value

Question 61

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?

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 62

The hull fabric of a hot-air balloon undergoes the most continuous thermal stress in which area?

Accepted Answer

At the top area

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In the apron area

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In the lower third

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At the equator

Question 63

In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft?

Accepted Answer

After the ground station has used the abbreviation

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Within controlled airspace

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If there is little traffic in the traffic circuit

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After passing the first reporting point

Question 64

If heating is stopped and the parachute vent is not activated, a hot-air balloon reaches a final sinkrate of approximately:

Accepted Answer

6 m/s

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2 m/s

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10 m/s

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20 m/s

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