Exam quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

Which are the properties of a Mercator chart?

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The scale increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines

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The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines

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The scale increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

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The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

Question 2

What does a cloud coverage of "BKN" mean in a METAR weather report?

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5 to 7 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

Question 3

The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa...

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When climbing above the transition altitude

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At 4000 ft

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At the decision height

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When descending below FL 100

Question 4

Which information from a ground station does not require readback?

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Traffic information

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Taxi instructions

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Heading

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Altimeter setting

Question 5

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?

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90 min

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60 min

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12 min

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180 min

Question 6

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

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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 7

What process results in the formation of "orographic fog" ("hill fog")?

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Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range

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Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds

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Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air

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Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

Question 8

What are primary criteria for selecting a landing site? 1. Obstacle situation 2. Elevation of the site 3. Strength of surface wind

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1 and 3

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2 and 3

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1, 2 and 3

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1 and 2

Question 9

The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the...

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Procedure for an emergency landing

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Optimal problem solution

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State of readiness of a pilot

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Error chain

Question 10

Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio communication be ensured?

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By the use of radio phraseology

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By the use of proper headsets

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By a particular frequency allocation

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By using radios certified for aviation use only

Question 11

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

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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 12

What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator?

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60 NM

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60 km

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1 NM

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111 NM

Question 13

What is the consequence if the pressure at the burner valve is lower than 0.28 MPa (lower than 2.8 bar)?

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Take-off is prohibited

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The gas container should be heated by the flame

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The heating system may be damaged

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The pressure in the gas container may be increased by use of acetylene

Question 14

Which of the following options states a correct position report?

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DEABC, "N", 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" in FL 2500 ft

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DEABC over "N" at 35

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DEABC reaching "N"

Question 15

What action has to be considered by the pilot of a hot-air balloon with a double-burner installation, in case one burner valve fails?

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The ride can be continued by use of the remaining burner

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An emergency call should be made

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Both burner valves have to be shut down immediately

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The ride has to be stopped immediately

Question 16

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 17

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

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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 18

The formation of medium to large precipitation particles requires...

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Strong updrafts

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An inversion layer

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A high cloud base

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Strong wind

Question 19

During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is...

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Equal to the true altitude

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Equal to the standard atmosphere

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Lower than the true altitude

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Higher than the true altitude

Question 20

Which dangerous attitudes are often combined?

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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 21

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

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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 22

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

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The visual perception (vision)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The olfactory perception (smell)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 23

What ground features should preferably be used for orientation during visual flight?

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Rivers, railroads, highways

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Power lines

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Border lines

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Farm tracks and creeks

Question 24

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

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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 25

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 26

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 27

The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030)

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4500 ft MSL

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1500 ft MSL

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1500 ft AGL

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4500 ft AGL

Question 28

At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013 hPa)?

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18000 ft

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5000 ft

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22000 ft

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10000 ft

Question 29

What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"?

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Roger

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Entering

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Airspace Delta

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Wilco

Question 30

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

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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 31

What weather phenomenon designated by "2" has to be expected on the lee side during "Foehn" conditions? See figure (MET-001).

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Altocumulus lenticularis

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Cumulonimbus

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Altocumulus Castellanus

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Nimbostratus

Question 32

Aerostatic lift, amongst other factors, depends on...

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Air density

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Shape of the envelope

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On the speed

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Balloon mass

Question 33

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 34

A boundary between a cold polar air mass and a warm subtropical air mass showing no horizontal displacement is called...

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Stationary front

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Warm front

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Occluded front

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Cold front

Question 35

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 36

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

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Information

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Advice

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Flight information

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Info

Question 37

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

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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 38

What is the relationship between pressure and volume of a dry gas at constant temperature?

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The volume is inversely proportional to pressure

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The volume increases proportional with pressure

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The volume increases by a factor of 4 with double pressure

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The ratio between pressure and volume is constant

Question 39

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 40

The final sinkrate of a hot-air balloon 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 41

What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for?

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No specific opening hours

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Sunrise to sunset

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24 h service

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Sunset to sunrise

Question 42

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?

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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

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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

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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

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The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection is +-10°

Question 43

On what frequency shall a blind transmission be made?

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On the current frequency

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On a tower frequency

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On a radar frequency of the lower airspace

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On the appropriate FIS frequency

Question 44

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 45

What information is broadcasted on a VOLMET frequency?

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Meteorological information

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NOTAMS

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Navigational information

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Current information

Question 46

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

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7000 feet

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12000 feet

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2000 feet

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10000 feet

Question 47

What kind of information should be included in an urgency message?

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Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, heading and altitude

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Nature of problem or observation, important information for support, departure aerodrome, information about position, heading and altitude

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Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, departure aerodrome, destination aerodrome, heading and altitude

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Intended routing, important information for support, intentions of the pilot, information about position, departure aerodrome, heading and altitude

Question 48

The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the...

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Geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole

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Magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole

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Geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole

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Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole

Question 49

What must be considered for cross-border flights?

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Requires flight plans

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Transmission of hazard reports

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Approved exceptions

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Regular location messages

Question 50

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

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Cold front

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Front aloft

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Occlusion

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Warm front

Question 51

What wind conditions should be expected in the vicinity of showers or thunderstorms?

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Strong gust from variable directions

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Steady wind from direction of shower

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Steady wind into direction of shower

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Calm winds during passage of a shower

Question 52

The symbol labeled (2) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005)

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Warm front

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Front aloft

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Cold front

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Occlusion

Question 53

At which conditions does the arm blower have the highest efficiency?

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By completely filling the balloon opening with the air beam

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With as small distance to the balloon opening as possible

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By evenly swiveling for better air spreading

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By placing the blower inside the hull

Question 54

The vertical extent of air with pressure changing by 1% with 80 m difference in height is referred to as ...

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Homogeneous

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Inhomogeneous

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Unstable

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Stable

Question 55

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"?

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Temporary Reserved Airspace

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Temporary Radar Routing Area

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Terminal Area

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Transponder Area

Question 56

Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia?

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Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails

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Blue marks all over the body

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Muscle cramps in the upper body area

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Joint pain in knees and feet

Question 57

What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft?

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21 %

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78 %

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12 %

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18.9 %

Question 58

How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature?

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Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases

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Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases

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Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases

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Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases

Question 59

What is an indication for a macho attitude?

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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 60

The term "aerodrome elevation" is defined as...

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The highest point of the landing area

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The average value of the height of the manoeuvring area

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The highest point of the apron

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The lowest point of the landing area

Question 61

With regard to gases, which statement is correct?

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Volume increases with increasing temperature and constant pressure

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Temperature increases with increasing volume and decreasing pressure

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Temperature decreases with increasing pressure and constant volume

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Pressure decreases with increasing temperature and constant volume

Question 62

An ATIS is valid for...

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30 minutes

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45 minutes

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60 minutes

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10 minutes

Question 63

After take-off with a balloon, obstacles at a distance of 300 m erect in expected flight path up to 40 m height. Rate of climb is expected with 1.5 m/s. What maximum actual wind speed can be accepted to maintain a clearance of 50 m above obstacles, assuming double the actual wind speed for calculation?

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2.5 m/s

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8 m/s

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10 m/s

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1 m/s

Question 64

What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact?

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Using all characters

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Using the last two characters only

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Using the first two characters only

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Using the first three characters only

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