Exam quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"?

Accepted Answer

No

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Finish

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Negative

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Not

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

In which situations should a pilot use blind transmissions?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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 5

A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a...

Accepted Answer

Mode C or S transponder

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Mode A transponder

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Transponder approved for airspace "B"

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Pressure-decoder

Question 6

Weather phenomena are most common to be found in which atmospheric layer?

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

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Thermosphere

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Tropopause

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Stratosphere

Question 7

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

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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 8

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?

Accepted Answer

90 min

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60 min

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12 min

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180 min

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 11

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 12

How many satellites are necessary for a precise and verified three-dimensional determination of the position?

Accepted Answer

Four

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Five

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Two

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Three

Question 13

A pilot license issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 is valid in...

Accepted Answer

All ICAO countries

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The country where the license was acquired

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The country where the license was issued

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Those countries that have accepted this license on application

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Two eight five

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Two hundred eighty-five

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Two eight five hundred

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Two hundred eight five

Question 15

A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...

Accepted Answer

Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure

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Dynamic pressure and total pressure

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Total pressure and static pressure

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Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure

Question 16

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 17

What is indicated by a red line on the hull thermometer with an analog scale?

Accepted Answer

The maximum permissible value

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The minimum permissible value

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The take-off temperature

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The recommended operating value

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

After the ground station has used the abbreviation

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Within controlled airspace

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If there is little traffic in the traffic circuit

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After passing the first reporting point

Question 19

Doubling the pressure of a dry gas at constant temperature results in a change of the volume to:

Accepted Answer

Half the previous value

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Double the previous value

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Four times the previous value

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A quarter of the previous value

Question 20

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM?

Accepted Answer

Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike

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Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro

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Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike

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Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro

Question 21

Where can the type of restriction for a restricted airspace be found?

Accepted Answer

AIP

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ICAO chart 1:500000

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NOTAM

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AIC

Question 22

The stretch-out of the envelope of a hot-air balloon should be made:

Accepted Answer

To the lee side of the basket

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To the windward side of the basket

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To the sunward side of the basket

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To the sun-averted side of the basket

Question 23

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

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

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

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

Question 24

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Smoking

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Unhealthy food

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Alcohol

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Little sleep

Question 25

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?

Accepted Answer

51°50'27''N

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53°50'27''N

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49°50'27''N

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43°50'27''N

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

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Changing weather with passing of frontal lines

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Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu

Question 27

In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

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Avoid, reduce, delay, accept

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Detect, report, monitor, ignore

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Accept, continue, improvise, review

Question 28

Wake turbulence is caused by...

Accepted Answer

Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil

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Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil

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Jet blast behind a turbine engine

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Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range

Question 29

What is the correct term for a message used for air traffic control?

Accepted Answer

Flight safety message

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Flight regularity message

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Message related to direction finding

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Meteorological message

Question 30

What is the meaning of an area marked as "TMZ"?

Accepted Answer

Transponder Mandatory Zone

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Touring Motorglider Zone

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Traffic Management Zone

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Transportation Management Zone

Question 31

The maximum number of passengers can be found ...

Accepted Answer

In the operating handbook

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In the certificate of registration

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In the Flight Log book

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In the airworthiness certificate

Question 32

Under which conditions "back side weather" ("Rückseitenwetter") can be expected?

Accepted Answer

After passing of a cold front

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During Foehn at the lee side

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Before passing of an occlusion

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After passing of a warm front

Question 33

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?

Accepted Answer

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 34

London (EGLL) is located at 000° 10'W, Cardiff (EGFF) at 003° 44'W. The latitude of both positions can be considered as equal. What is the difference of sunrise and sunset times, expressed in UTC, between London and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

In London the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Cardiff

Answer

In London the sunrise and sunset are about 4 minutes later than in Cardiff

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In London the sunrise is 4 minutes later and sunset is 4 minutes earlier than in Cardiff

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In London the sunrise is 14 minutes earlier and sunset is 14 minutes later than in Cardiff

Question 35

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms

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Invernal warm front

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Stable high pressure areas

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Fog

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

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 37

During a flight in colder-than-ISA air the indicated altitude is...

Accepted Answer

Higher than the true altitude

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Lower than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard altitude

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Equal to the true altitude

Question 38

What clouds and weather can typically be observed during the passage of a cold front?

Accepted Answer

Strongly developed cumulus clouds (Cb) with showers of rain and thunderstorms, gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain

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Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter

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Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus

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In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

Question 39

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 40

(For this question, please use annex PFP-061) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a group of unlighted obstacles?

Accepted Answer

C

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D

Answer

B

Answer

A

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

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 42

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

Accepted Answer

The increase in load carrying capacity decreases with height

Answer

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 43

With regard to thunderstorms, strong up- and downdrafts appear during the...

Accepted Answer

Mature stage

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Dissipating stage

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Thunderstorm stage

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Initial stage

Question 44

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 45

Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator

Question 46

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?

Accepted Answer

60 min

Answer

90 min

Answer

12 min

Answer

180 min

Question 47

A flight is called a "visual flight", if the...

Accepted Answer

Flight is conducted under visual flight rules

Answer

Flight is conducted in visual meteorological conditions

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Visibility in flight is more than 8 km

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Visibility in flight is more than 5 km

Question 48

How can wind speed and wind direction be derived from surface weather charts?

Accepted Answer

By alignment and distance of isobaric lines

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By annotations from the text part of the chart

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By alignment of lines of warm- and cold fronts

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By alignment and distance of hypsometric lines

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

Decrease in volume

Answer

Increase in lift

Answer

Increase of displaced air

Answer

Decrease in weight

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

Twelve o'clock

Answer

One two

Answer

One two hundred

Answer

One two o'clock

Question 51

Where does the inclination reach its lowest value?

Accepted Answer

At the magnetic equator

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At the geographic equator

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At the magnetic poles

Answer

At the geographic poles

Question 52

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?

Accepted Answer

12 min

Answer

60 min

Answer

90 min

Answer

180 min

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

Answer

TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E

Answer

TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E

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TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W

Question 54

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

Accepted Answer

Rivers, railroads, highways

Answer

Power lines

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Border lines

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Farm tracks and creeks

Question 55

What pressure pattern may result from cold-air inflow in high tropospheric layers?

Accepted Answer

Formation of a low in the upper troposphere

Answer

Formation of a large ground low

Answer

Alternating pressure

Answer

Formation of a high in the upper troposphere

Question 56

The aerostatic lift corresponds to which force?

Accepted Answer

The weight of the displaced air

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The weight of the balloon less ballast

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The dynamic force due to airstream across the top of the hull

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The drag due to airstream around the balloon envelope

Question 57

What is the call sign of the aerodrome control?

Accepted Answer

Tower

Answer

Ground

Answer

Airfield

Answer

Control

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

False lift

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Lower lift

Answer

Upper lift

Answer

Anti-ballast

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

The rate of descent increases

Answer

The rate of descent decreases

Answer

The horizontal speed increases

Answer

The horizontal speed decreases

Question 60

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 61

A risk factor for decompression sickness is...

Accepted Answer

Scuba diving prior to flight

Answer

100 % oxygen after decompression

Answer

Sports

Answer

Smoking

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

Point D

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Point B

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Point C

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Point A

Question 63

When do you expect wind shear?

Accepted Answer

During an inversion

Answer

When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

Answer

In calm wind in cold weather

Question 64

What conditions are mandatory for the formation of thermal thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

Conditionally unstable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity

Answer

Absolutely stable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity

Answer

Absolutely stable atmosphere, high temperature and low humidity

Answer

Conditionally unstable atmosphere, low temperature and low humidity

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