Exam quiz Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

The correct transponder code for emergencies is...

Accepted Answer

7700.

Answer

7500.

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7600.

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7000.

Question 2

A pilot can contact FIS (flight information service)...

Accepted Answer

Via radio communication.

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Via internet.

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By a personal visit.

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Via telephone.

Question 3

The standard state of gases refers to which temperature?

Accepted Answer

25° C

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0° C

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15° C

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5° C

Question 4

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "VMC"?

Accepted Answer

Visual meteorological conditions

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Variable meteorological conditions

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Instrument flight conditions

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Visual flight rules

Question 5

Which air traffic services can be expected within an FIR (flight information region)?

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FIS (flight information service) ALR (alerting service)

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ATC (air traffic control) FIS (flight information service)

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AIS (aeronautical information service) SAR (search and rescue)

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ATC (air traffic control) AIS (aeronautical information service)

Question 6

Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error?

Accepted Answer

Altimeter

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Tachometer

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Direct reading compass

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Vertical speed indicator

Question 7

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 8

If there is any doubt about ambiguity, a time of 1620 is to be transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

One six two zero.

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Sixteen twenty

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One tousand six hundred two zero.

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Two zero.

Question 9

How does air temperatur change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height?

Accepted Answer

From +15° to -50°C

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From +30° to -40°C

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From -15° to 50°C

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From +20° to -40°C

Question 10

What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

78 %

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0.1 %

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21 %

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1 %

Question 11

The barometric altimeter with QNH setting indicates...

Accepted Answer

Height above MSL.

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Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.

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Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

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True altitude above MSL.

Question 12

The parapet height of a hot-air balloon basket is at least:

Accepted Answer

100 cm, in commercial operation 110 cm

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80 cm, in commercial operation 100 cm

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120 cm, in commercial operation 130 cm

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110 cm, in commercial operation 110 cm

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Static pressure

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Dynamic pressure.

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Differential pressure.

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Total pressure.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

1 500 ft MSL.

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FL150.

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1.500 ft GND.

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1 500 m MSL.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

5000 m

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1500 m

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8000 m

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3000 m

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Overfilling of the gas container.

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Too low pressure at high temperatures.

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Less burner power at high temperatures

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Smaller volume in the container at high temperatures.

Question 17

Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots?

Accepted Answer

Non-polarised

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Curved sidepiece

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Unbreakable

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No UV filter

Question 18

Before take-off, the balloon pilot realises that the maximum take-off mass has been exceeded by 5%. What has to be done?

Accepted Answer

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 19

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...

Accepted Answer

1 : 1000000.

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1 : 2000000.

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1 : 500000.

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1 : 250000.

Question 20

What has to be expected when diving into an inversion layer from above?

Accepted Answer

Rate of descent decreases.

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Rate of descent increases

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Sudden drop onto the ground.

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Uncolltrollable oscillation of the basket.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 22

Which of the following documents have to be on board for an international flight? a) Certificate of aircraft registration b) Certificate of airworthiness c) Airworthiness review certificate d) EASA Form-1 e) Airplane logbook f) Appropriate papers for every crew member g) Technical logbook

Accepted Answer

A, b, c, e, f

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D, f, g

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B, c, d, e, f, g

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A, b, e, g

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 26

The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Twelve o'clock

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One two.

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One two hundred.

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One two o'clock.

Question 27

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

Accepted Answer

One time

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Four times

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Two times

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Three times

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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 29

Where are the two polar circles?

Accepted Answer

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 30

Regarding the type of cloud, precipitation is classified as...

Accepted Answer

Rain and showers of rain.

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Light and heavy precipitation.

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Showers of snow and rain.

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Prolonged rain and continuous rain.

Question 31

An altitude of 4500 ft is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Four tousand five hundred.

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Four five zero zero

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Four tousand five zero zero.

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Four five tousand.

Question 32

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)

Accepted Answer

1.5 m/s

Answer

1 m/s

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2 m/s

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0.5 m/s

Question 33

What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?

Accepted Answer

Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, rising pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness.

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Anticipatory check procedure.

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Situational thinking.

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Constant flight check.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

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 36

What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around?

Accepted Answer

Going around

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Approach canceled

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No landing

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Pulling up

Question 37

Why should liquid gas bottles for hot-air balloons be transported upright?

Accepted Answer

To prevent damage on the riser tube.

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Because no other positions are approved.

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To prevent exiting of residual gas.

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To keep the armature panel clean.

Question 38

In case of a water landing, when should the life jackets be inflated?

Accepted Answer

After leaving the basket.

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After landing, still in the basket, if leaving the basket has to be expected.

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During cruise over water.

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Before touchdown on water surface.

Question 39

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" below FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

Accepted Answer

5 km

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1.5 km

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10 km

Answer

8 km

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

Geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole.

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Magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole.

Answer

Geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole

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Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole.

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

The balloon pilot and the buildup team

Answer

Only the balloon pilot

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Balloon pilot, buildup team and spectators

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Only the buildup team

Question 42

The main blast valve is located where?

Accepted Answer

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 43

What is meant by the term "terrestrial navigation"?

Accepted Answer

Orientation by ground features during visual flight

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Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight

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Orientation by GPS during visual flight

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Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight

Question 44

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?

Accepted Answer

60 NM

Answer

216 NM

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400 NM

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120 NM

Question 45

Which gas is heavier than air?

Accepted Answer

Propane

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Hydrogen

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Helium

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Illuminating gas

Question 46

Why has a secondary ingnition source be available during a ride with a hot-air balloon?

Accepted Answer

To re-ingnite the burner or pilot flames after flameout.

Answer

As an emergency lighting during night.

Answer

To check seals of hose connections during darkness.

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To provide light signals by a camping fire after an emergency landing.

Question 47

Which phrase is used by a pilot when he wants to fly through controlled airspace?

Accepted Answer

Request

Answer

Apply

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Want

Answer

Would like

Question 48

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SERA"?

Accepted Answer

Standardized European Rules of the Air

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Selective Radar Altimeter

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Standard European Routes of the Air

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Specialized Radar Approach

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

1 to 2 eighths

Answer

8 eighths

Answer

5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4

Answer

2, 4

Answer

1

Answer

.1, 2, 3

Question 51

How do volume, density and temperature change when a gas is being compressed?

Accepted Answer

Volume decreases, density increases, temperature increases.

Answer

Volume decreases, density decreases, temperature decreases.

Answer

Volume decreases, density increases, temperature increases

Answer

Volume increases, density decreases, temperature decreases.

Question 52

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

Accepted Answer

Climb force

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Upper force

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Lift force

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Load force

Question 53

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

Question 54

A distance of 7.5 cm on an aeronautical chart represents a distance of 60.745 NM in reality. What is the chart scale?

Accepted Answer

1 : 1500000

Answer

1 : 500000

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1 : 1 000000

Answer

1 : 150000

Question 55

Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus stage

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Upwind stage

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Mature stage

Answer

Dissipating stage

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

Answer

Invulnerability and self-abandonment

Question 57

The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...

Accepted Answer

Of undisturbed airflow.

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Sensed by the pitot tube

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Inside the airplane cabin.

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Resulting from orderly flow of air particles.

Question 58

What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" at and above FL 100 for an aircraft operating under VFR?

Accepted Answer

8 km

Answer

10 km

Answer

5 km

Answer

1.5 km

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

When climbing above the transition altitude.

Answer

At 4000 ft.

Answer

At the decision height.

Answer

When descending below FL 100.

Question 60

What ist the purpose of the sounding pipe valve?

Accepted Answer

To indicate the volumetric filling limit.

Answer

It allows pressure equalization during cruise at high altitude

Answer

It prevents air from entering the burner system

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For venting the liquid gas container bottle.

Question 61

Which information from a ground station does not require readback?

Accepted Answer

Wind

Answer

SSR-Code

Answer

Altitude

Answer

Runway in use

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

1/260

Answer

1/160

Answer

1/360

Answer

1/60

Question 63

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

Accepted Answer

Foehn

Answer

Bora

Answer

Scirocco

Answer

Mistra

Question 64

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

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

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