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1 - The hull of a hot-air balloon is made up by which material? Synthetic fabric Silk fabric Linen fabric Cotton fabric

2 - What has to be done in case the balloon shows a strong tendency to climb while crossing thermals? It must be heated continuously to maintain hull temperature. It must be heated stronger than usual. The burner has to be cut off immediately. The pull-rope has to be actuated immediately.

3 - 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? 8 m/s 2.5 m/s 10 m/s 1 m/s

4 - 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? 60 min. 90 min. 12 min. 180 min.

5 - The hull load of a hot-air balloon is carried by ... By the towing ropes By the top ropes. The carrying ropes The fixing ropes.

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

Occlusion. Cold front. Warm front. Front aloft.

7 - When do you expect wind shear? When passing a warm front During a summer day with calm winds During an inversion In calm wind in cold weather

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

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

10 - Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC? MH: 167°. MC: 175°. MH: 167°. MC: 161°. MH: 163°. MC: 175°. MH: 163°. MC: 161°.

11 - What clouds and weather can typically be observed during the passage of a cold front? Strongly developed cumulus clouds (Cb) with showers of rain and thunderstorms, gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

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

13 - In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions? When a transmission containing important navigational or technical information is to be sent to several stations at the same time When a pilot has flown into cloud or fog unintentionally and therefore would like to request navigational assistance from a ground unit When no radio communication can be established with the appropriate aeronautical station, but when evidence exists that transmissions are received at that ground unit When the traffic situation at an airport allows the transmission of information which does not need to be acknowledged by the ground station

14 - The ratio between air pressures at different heights is referred to as: Pressure number Height value Height ratio Height number

15 - Clouds are basically distinguished by what types? Cumulus and stratiform clouds Layered and lifted clouds Thunderstorm and shower clouds Stratiform and ice clouds

16 - What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and behaviour for a pilot? Extroverted - stable Introverted - unstable Introverted - stable Extroverted - unstable

17 - Electronic devices on board of an aeroplane have influence on the... Direct reading compass. Artificial horizon Airspeed indicator. Turn coordinator.

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

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

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

21 - Regularity messages are messages... Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance. Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation.

22 - Damages to the hot-air balloon hull fabric are most critical in which area? In the lower third. At the top area At the equator In the apron area.

23 - What has to be expected by the balloon pilot during descent in deeply cooled layers close to the ground? Balloon starts to climb Sudden change in airspeed. Increasing descent while entering to ground layers Floating on top of the cold air layer.

24 - Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QFE? Altitude in relation to mean sea level Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

25 - At which conditions does the arm blower have the highest effeiciency? With as small distance to the balloon opening as possible. By evenly swiveling for better air spreading. By completely filling the balloon opening with the air beam. By placing the blower inside the hull.

26 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-062) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a civil airport (not international airport) with paved runway? Siehe Anlage 6

C B D A

27 - Mountain side updrafts can be intensified by ... Solar irradiation on the lee side Thermal radiation of the windward side during the night Solar irradiation on the windward side By warming of upper atmospheric layers

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

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

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

30 - On summerdays with calm winds, the balloon pilot has to expect: With a cold air pool on the ground. With wind shear. With strongly heated surface layers. With a pronounced ground inversion

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

32 - How do volume, density and temperature change when a gas is being compressed? Volume decreases, density decreases, temperature decreases. Volume decreases, density increases, temperature increases. Volume decreases, density increases, temperature increases Volume increases, density decreases, temperature decreases.

33 - What visual flight conditions can be expected after the passage of a cold front? Poor visibility, formation of overcast or ground-covering stratus clouds, snow Medium visibility with lowering cloud bases, onset of prolonged precipitation Good visiblity, formation of cumulus clouds with showers of rain or snow Scattered cloud layers, visbility more than 5 km, formation of shallow cumulus clouds

34 - A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in... Indication too high No indication Indication too low Mechanical overload

35 - Which dangerous attitudes are often combined? Impulsivity and carefulness Macho and invulnerability Self-abandonment and macho Invulnerability and self-abandonment

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

Point A Point C Point D Point B

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

38 - The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of... Variation. Inclination. Heading. Deviation

39 - What is a latent error? An error which has an immediate effect on the controls An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time An error which only has consequences after landing

40 - What is the usual direction of movement of a polar front low? To the northeast during winter, to the southeast during summer Parallel to the the warm-sector isobars To the northwest during winter, to the southwest during summer Parallel to the warm front line to the south

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

42 - How many satellites are necessary for a precise and verified three-dimensional determination of the position? Four Five Two Three

43 - Which transponder code has to be set unrequested during an emergency? 7700 7500 7600 7000

44 - Which information from a ground station does not require readback? Traffic information Taxi instructions Heading Altimeter setting

45 - What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing? Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight

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

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

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

48 - What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome? It is a specially marked area to pick up or drop towing objects It is an illuminated area on which search and rescue and fire fighting vehicles are placed It contains special symbols to indicate the conditions at the aerodrome visually to over-flying aircraft Aircraft taxi to this square to get light signals for taxi and take-off clearance

49 - What information is provided in the part "AD" of the AIP? Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces. Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees

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

51 - What is meant by the term "terrestrial navigation"? Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight Orientation by ground features during visual flight Orientation by GPS during visual flight Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight

52 - The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the... Static pressure Dynamic pressure. Differential pressure. Total pressure.

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

54 - The burning gas is pushed from the liquid gas phase through the riser tube to which component? To the evaporator To the pressure relief device To the fill level indicator To the controller

55 - Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airpaces C, D and E? 1000 m horizontally, 300 m vertically 1000 m horizontally, 1500 ft vertically 1500 m horizontally, 1000 m vertically 1500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically

56 - What is the great circle distance between two points A and B on the equator when the difference between the two associated meridians is exactly one degree of longitude? 60 NM 216 NM 400 NM 120 NM

57 - Which transponder code indicates a radio failure? 7700 7600 7500 7000

58 - The barometric altimeter indicates height above... Mean sea level. Ground. A selected reference pressure level. Standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

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

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

61 - A flight level is a... True altitude Density altitude. Pressure altitude. Altitude above ground.

62 - The movement of air flowing together is called... Subsidence. Convergence. Divergence. Soncordence.

63 - Which transponder code should be set during a radio failure without any request? 7000 7500 7700 7600

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

65 - During buildup of a hot-air balloon, who has to be equipped with tight, flame resistant gloves and clothing covering all body parts? Only the balloon pilot Balloon pilot, buildup team and spectators Only the buildup team The balloon pilot and the buildup team

66 - Which weather chart shows the actual air pressure as in MSL along with pressure centers and fronts? Wind chart Hypsometric chart Prognostic chart Surface weather chart

67 - 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? Yes, if all passengers agree. Yes, if permitted by the operating handbook. No, the hull has to be repaired first. Yes, if loading is reduced.

68 - The increase in load carrying capability by increasing the hull air temperature by the same temperature difference ... Increases with balloon mass. Increases with altitude. Decreases with sinking. Decreases with altitude.

69 - What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude? 60 km 30 NM 1 NM 60 NM

70 - The symbol labeled (2) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) Siehe Anlage 4

Front aloft. Cold front. Occlusion. Warm front.

71 - The majority of aviation accidents are caused by... Human failure Technical failure Geographical influences. Meteorological influences.

72 - The boiling point of propane gas at atmospheric conditions is: .+ 5 °C .- 42 °C .- 23 °C 0 °C

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

74 - What may be the consequence, if gas containers of a hot-air balloon are refilled at temperatures below 0 °C by volume (80%)? Too low pressure at high temperatures. Less burner power at high temperatures Smaller volume in the container at high temperatures. Overfilling of the gas container.

75 - What is the consequence if the pressure at the burner valve is lower than 0.28 MPa (lower than 2.8 bar)? Take-off is prohibited. Tha gas container should be heated by the flame. The heating system may be damaged. The pressure in the gas container may be increased by use of acetylene.

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

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

77 - Vienna (LOWW) is located at 016° 34'E, Salzburg (LOWS) at 013° 00'E. The latitude of both positions can be considered as equal. What is the difference of sunrise and sunset times, expressed in UTC, between Wien and Salzburg? (2,00 P.) In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 4 minutes later than in Salzburg In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Salzburg In Vienna the sunrise is 4 minutes later and sunset is 4 minutes earlier than in Salzburg In Vienna the sunrise is 14 minutes earlier and sunset is 14 minutes later than in Salzburg

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

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

80 - For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information? 10 to 20 seconds 3 to 7 seconds 30 to 40 seconds 35 to 50 seconds

81 - The Empty Mass of a gas balloon includes: Ballast packages, basket, hull, valve and towing rope. Basket, burner, ballast packages, hull, net and towing rope. Basket, basket ring, Valve, net, hull and towing rope. Burner, ballast packages, instruments, net and towing rope.

82 - What effect has an increase in air temperature inside the hull of a hot air balloon by a given difference in temperature? The increase in load carrying capacity increases with height. The increase in load carrying capacity decreases with height. The increase in rate of climb increases with height. The reduction in sink rate increases with height.

83 - The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called... Anticipatory check procedure. Situational thinking. Constant flight check. Situational awareness.

84 - Liquifaction of propane gas results in a reduction in volume to what fraction of the gas volume? 1/160 1/260 1/360 1/60

85 - Point A on the Earth's surface lies exactly on the parallel of latitude of 47°50'27''N. Which point is exactly 240 NM north of A? 53°50'27''N 49°50'27''N 43°50'27''N 51°50'27'N'

86 - In a METAR, "(moderate) showers of rain" are designated by the identifier... -+TSRA. TS SHRA. .+RA.

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

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

89 - What frontal line divides subtropical air from polar cold air, in particular across Central Europe? Polar front Warm front Cold front Occlusion

90 - Temperatures will be given by meteorological aviation services in Europe in which unit? Degrees Centigrade (° C) Degrees Fahrenheit Gpdam Kelvin

91 - What wind is reportet as 225/15 ? North-east wind with 15 km/h South-west wind with 15 km/h South-west wind with 15 kt North-east wind with 15 kt

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

93 - At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained? See figure (HPL-002) P = Perfromance A = Arousal / Stress Siehe Anlage 1

Point B Point D Point C Point A

94 - What weather conditions in Central Europe are typically found in high pressure areas during summer? Small isobar spacing with strong prevailing northerly winds Large isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems Large isobar spacing with strong prevailing westerly winds Small isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems

95 - In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers? Up to 5 km Greater than 5 km Up to 10 km Greater than 10 km

96 - The correct transponder code for emergencies is... 7500. 7600. 7000. 7700.

97 - "Foehn" conditions usually develop with... Instability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge. Stability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge. Stability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge. Instability, high pressure area with calm wind.

98 - Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia? Blue marks all over the body Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails Muscle cramps in the upper body area Joint pain in knees and feet

99 - A frequency of 119.500 MHz is correctly transmitted as... One one niner decimal five One one niner decimal five zero. One one niner tousand decimal five zero. One one niner decimal five zero zero.

100 - What is the call sign of the aerodrome control? Ground Tower Airfield Control

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