Exam quiz Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

Changing the shape of the envelope of a free balloon, e.g. by a gust, results in:

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Decrease in volume

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Increase in lift.

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Increase of displaced air.

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Decrease in weight.

Question 2

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 3

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Next report PAH"?

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Wilco

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Positive

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Roger

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Report PAH

Question 4

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 5

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)

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1 m/s

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1.5 m/s

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2 m/s

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0.5 m/s

Question 6

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 7

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

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Which transponder code has to be set unrequested during an emergency?

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7700

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7500

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7600

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7000

Question 11

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 12

What visual flight conditions can be expected within the warm sector of a polar front low during summer time?

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Moderate to good visibility, scattered clouds

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Visibilty less than 1000 m, cloud-covered ground

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Moderate visibility, heavy showers and thunderstorms

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Good visibility, some isolated high clouds

Question 13

At time of take-off, ground wind speed is 3 m/s. Along take-off flight path, at a distance of 360 m obstacles erect up to 40 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)

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1.5 m/s

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1 m/s

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2 m/s

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0.5 m/s

Question 14

Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts?

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Cumulus stage

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Upwind stage

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Mature stage

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Dissipating stage

Question 15

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?

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12 min

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60 min.

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90 min.

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180 min.

Question 16

An aircraft travels 100 km in 56 minutes. The ground speed (GS) equals...

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107 km/h.

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93 kt.

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198 kt.

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58 km/h.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram? See figure (HPL- 002) P = Performance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

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Point B

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Point A

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Point C

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Point D

Question 20

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

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12 m3

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0,38 m3

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0,26 m3

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1,2 m3

Question 21

In case of radio communication failure within a CTR (control zone), the pilot has to ...

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Continue the ride according to last clearance; in case of imminent danger land immediately.

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Squawk transponer code A 7500

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This has no consequences while in VMC

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Maintain current altitude until leaving the control zone.

Question 22

What kind of reduction in visibility is not very sensitive to changes in temperature?

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Haze (HZ)

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Radiation fog (FG)

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Mist (BR)

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Patches of fog (BCFG)

Question 23

Under what conditions may class D airspace be entered with a radio failure?

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Approval has been granted before

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It is the destination aerodrome

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It ist the aerodrome of departure

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There are other aircraft in the aerodrome circuit

Question 24

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "E" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL75?

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5000 m

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1500 m

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8000 m

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3000 m

Question 25

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 26

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE?

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Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

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Altitude in relation to mean sea level

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

Question 27

Under which conditions, no harzards should be expected for a balloon ride?

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With high pressure areas before sunset

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Close to showers or thunderstorms

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With an warm front approaching

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With an cold front approaching

Question 28

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

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1, 2, 3, 4

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2, 4

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1

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.1, 2, 3

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 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 31

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

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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 32

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 33

Clouds in high layers are referred to as...

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Cirro-.

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Strato-.

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Alto-.

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Nimbo-.

Question 34

Where are the two polar circles?

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23.5° north and south of the poles

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23.5° north and south of the equator

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At a latitude of 20.5°S and 20.5°N

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20.5° south of the poles

Question 35

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

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TH: 194°. DEV: -002°.

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TH: 194°. DEV: +002°.

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TH: 172°. DEV: +002°

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TH: 172°. DEV: -002°.

Question 36

At time of take-off, ground wind speed is 3 m/s. Along take-off flight path, at a distance of 270 m obstacles erect up to 40 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)

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2 m/s

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1 m/s

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1.5 m/s

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0.5 m/s

Question 37

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

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The gas cools adiabatically due to expansion

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The gas cools due to thermal contact with environmental air.

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The gas heats adiabatically due to expansion.

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The gas condenses inside the envelope.

Question 38

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

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False lift

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Lower lift

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Upper lift

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Anti-ballast

Question 39

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"?

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Airworthiness Review Certificate

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Airspace Restriction Criteria

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Airworthiness Recurring Control

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Airspace Rulemaking Committee

Question 40

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 41

The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is approximately...

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0.01 percent

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0.3 percent.

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0.03 percent.

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0.1 percent.

Question 42

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 43

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 44

Which direction corresponds to 'compass north' (CN)?

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The direction to which the direct reading compass aligns due to earth's and aircraft's magnetic fields

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The most northerly part of the magnetic compass in the aircraft, where the reading takes place

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The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographical North Pole

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The angle between the aircraft heading and magnetic north

Question 45

What weather is likely to be experienced during "Foehn" in the Bavarian area close to the alps?

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Nimbostratus cloud in the southern alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind

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High pressure area overhead Biskaya and low pressure area in Eastern Europe

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Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the alps, flat pressure pattern

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Nimbostratus cloud in the northern alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind

Question 46

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

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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 47

In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment?

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The eustachien tube is blocked

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During a light and slow climb

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Breathing takes place using the mouth only

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All windows are completely closed

Question 48

1000 ft equal...

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300 m.

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3000 m.

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30 km.

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30 m.

Question 49

Which gas is heavier than air?

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Propane

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Hydrogen

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Helium

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Illuminating gas

Question 50

Where does the inclination reach its lowest value?

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At the magnetic equator

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At the geographic equator

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At the magnetic poles

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At the geographic poles

Question 51

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 52

Regularity messages are messages...

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation.

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

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight

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Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight

Question 53

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

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The increase in load carrying capacity decreases with height.

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The increase in load carrying capacity increases with height.

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The increase in rate of climb increases with height.

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The reduction in sink rate increases with height.

Question 54

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

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8000 m

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1500 m

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3000 m

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5000 m

Question 55

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.)

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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 56

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

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21600 NM.

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40000 NM.

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12800 km.

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10800 km.

Question 57

In what situation is it appropriate to set the transponder code 7600?

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Loss of radio

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Hijacking

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Flight into clouds

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Emergency

Question 58

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 59

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

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Operating handbook.

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Airworthiness certificate.

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Certificate of registration

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Flight Log book.

Question 60

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

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1/260

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1/160

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1/360

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1/60

Question 61

The distance between two airports is 220 NM. On an aeronautical navigation chart the pilot measures 40.7 cm for this distance. The chart scale is...

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1 : 1000000.

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1 : 2000000.

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1 : 500000.

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1 : 250000.

Question 62

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 63

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

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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 64

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

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

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

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

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

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