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1 - What difference will be experienced during take-off in presence of a strong surface inversion, compared to a take-off with decreasing temperature with height? During climb through an inversion, less ballast must be released and/or less heating is required. During climb through an inversion, less ballast must be released and/or more heating is required. During climb through an inversion, more ballast must be released and/or more heating is required. During climb through an inversion, more ballast must be released and/or less heating is required.

2 - Urgency 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. Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation. Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight.

3 - The "Certificate of Airworthiness" is issued by the state... Of the residence of the owner In which the aircraft is registered. In which the airworthiness review is done. In which the aircraft is constructed.

4 - At equilibrium the inner overpressure of a free balloon is highest at: At the lower opening. The upper pole. At the center of the hull. At the equator.

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

6 - What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)? Oxygen transport Immune defense Blood sugar regulation Blood coagulation

7 - What is the meaning of the phrase "Correction"? Permission for proposed action is granted An error has been made in this transmission. The correct version is... I have received all of your last transmission I understand your message and will comply with it

8 - What process causes latent heat being released into the upper troposphere? Descending air across widespread areas Cloud forming due to condensation Evaporation over widespread water areas Stabilisation of inflowing air masses

9 - The temperature lapse rate with increasing height within the troposphere according ISA is... 1° C / 100 m 0,6° C / 100 m. 3° C / 100 m. 0,65° C / 100 m.

10 - Moderate to severe turbulence has to be expected... On the lee side of a mountain range when rotor clouds are present. Below thick cloud layers on the windward side of a mountain range. With the appearance of extended low stratus clouds (high fog). Overhead unbroken cloud layers.

11 - 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

12 - After take-off with a balloon, obstacles at a distance of 600 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? 1 m/s 3 m/s 5 m/s 10 m/s

13 - What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low? Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front Rising pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front Rising pressure in front of the warm front, rising pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

14 - What does a readability of 2 indicate? The transmission is readable but with difficulty The transmission is perfectly readable The transmission is unreadable The transmission is readable now and then

15 - 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.

16 - 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

17 - A distance of 7.5 cm on an aeronautical chart represents a distance of 60.745 NM in reality. What is the chart scale? 1 : 500000 1 : 1500000 1 : 1 000000 1 : 150000

18 - What is the purpose of "interception lines" in visual navigation? They are used as easily recognizable guidance upon a possible loss of orientation To visualize the range limitation from the departure aerodrome They help to continue the flight when flight visibility drops below VFR minima To mark the next available en-route airport during the flight

19 - Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure? 12000 feet 7000 feet 22000 feet 5000 feet

20 - A true altitude is... An altitude above mean sea level corrected for non-standard temperature. A height above ground level corrected for non-standard pressure. A height above ground level corrected for non-standard temperature. A pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.

21 - A wind shear is... A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps. A wind speed change of more than 15 kt. A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction. A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

22 - 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

23 - During a flight in colder-than-ISA air the indicated altitude is... Lower than the true altitude. Higher than the true altitude Equal to the standard altitude. Eqal to the true altitude.

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

25 - A transponder with the ability to send the current pressure level is a... Mode C or S transponder. Mode A transponder. Transponder approved for airspace "B". Pressure-decoder.

26 - What has to be expected during descent above a heated water surface? The rate of descent increases. The rate of descent decreases The horizontal speed increases. The horizontal speed decreases.

27 - The maximum number of passengers can be found ... In the certicate of registration. In the operating handbook. In the Flight Log book. In the airworthiness certificate.

28 - Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory? It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

29 - Clouds in high layers are referred to as... Strato-. Alto-. Cirro-. Nimbo-.

30 - During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is... Equal to the standard atmosphere. Lower than the true altitude. Equal to the true altitude. Higher than the true altitude.

31 - (For this question, please use annex PFP-063) According ICAO, what symbol indicates a general spot elevation? Siehe Anlage 7

D B A C

32 - Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message? Pan Pan Help Urgent Mayday

33 - 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

34 - What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ARC"? Airspace Restriction Criteria Airworthiness Recurring Control Airworthiness Review Certificate Airspace Rulemaking Committee

35 - Distress messages contain... Information concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight. Information concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance. Information concerning urgent spare parts which are required for a continuation of flight and which have to be ordered in advance. Information concerning the apron personell and which imply an imminent danger to landing aircraft.

36 - Doubling the pressure of a dry gas at constant temperature results in a change of the volume to: Double the previous value. Half the previous value. Four times the previous value. A quarter of the previous value.

37 - What effect has the elevation above MSL of an airfield on the carrying force and maximum take-off mass of a balloon? The higher the elevation, the lower the carrying force. The lower the elevation, the lower the maximum take-off mass. The lower the elevation, the higherthe maximum take-off mass. The higher the elevation, the greater the carrying force.

38 - The stretch-out of the envelope of a hot-air balloon should be made: To the lee side of the basket To the luv side of the basket To the sunward side of the basket To the sun-averted side of the basket

39 - The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the... Geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole. Magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole. Geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole.

40 - What can be expected for the prevailling wind with isobars on a surface weather chart showing large distances? Low pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind Strong pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind Strong pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind Low pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind

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

42 - What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP? What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP? Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise and sunset, airport fees, air traffic control fees Table of content, classification of airfields with corresponding maps, approach charts, taxi charts, restricted and dangerous airspaces Access restrictions for airfields, passenger controls, requirements for pilots, license samples and validity periods

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

44 - What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft? 78 % 21 % 12 % 18.9 %

45 - Aerostatic lift, amongst other factors, depends on... Shape of the envelope. On the speed. Balloon mass. Air density.

46 - What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED) They have the same status as ICAO Annexes They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding

47 - The upper limit of LO R 4 equals... See annex (PFP-030) Siehe Anlage 3

1.500 ft MSL. 1.500 ft AGL. 4.500 ft MSL. 4.500 ft AGL.

48 - 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.

49 - What must be considered for cross-border flights? Transmission of hazard reports Approved exceptions Regular location messages Requires flight plans

50 - The term "runway" is defined as a... Rectangular area on a land or water aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of helicopters. Round area on an aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft. Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft.

51 - 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

52 - What phenomenon is caused by cold air downdrafts with precipitation from a fully developed thunderstorm cloud? Freezing Rain Gust front Electrical discharge Anvil-head top of Cb cloud

53 - With regard to gases, which statement is correct? Temperature increases with increasing volume and decreasing pressure. Volume increases with increasing temperature and constant pressure. Temperature decreases with increasing pressure and constant volume. Pressure decreases with increasing temperature and constant volume.

54 - What wind conditions should be expected in the vicinity of showers or thunderstorms? Steady wind from direction of shower. Steady wind into direction of shower. Strong gust from variable directions Calm winds during passage of a shower.

55 - What information can be obtained from satallite images? Flight visibility, ground visibility, and ground contact Overview of cloud covers and front lines Turbulence and icing Temperature and dew point of environmental air

56 - Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases? 1 % 21 % 0.1 % 78 %

57 - What weather is likely to be experienced during "Foehn" in the Bavarian area close to the alps? High pressure area overhead Biskaya and low pressure area in Eastern Europe Nimbostratus cloud in the southern alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the alps, flat pressure pattern Nimbostratus cloud in the northern alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind

58 - 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? 60 min. 12 min 90 min. 180 min.

59 - Who provides search and rescue service? Only military organisations Both military and civil organisations Only civil organisations Only civil organisations

60 - Wake turbulence is particularly strong... When flying at high speeds. When flying at low altitudes. When flying at low speeds. When flying at high altitudes.

61 - Up to which altitude is an overflight prohibited according to the NOTAM? See figure (PFP-024) Siehe Anlage 4

Flight Level 95 Altitude 9500 m MSL Height 9500 ft Altitude 9500 ft MSL

62 - 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

63 - The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight? Pressure altitude Altitude above MSL Airfield elevation Height above airfield

64 - Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by... Unhealthy food Alcohol. Smoking. Little sleep.

65 - A cross-country flight is made using the ICAO 1 : 500.000 aeronautical chart. An overflight crosscheck shows that a distance of 6 cm in the chart has been passed within 9 minutes. After how many more minutes, the overflight of another waypoint at a chart distance of additional 4 cm can be expected? 18 min. 6 min. 12 min. 9 min.

66 - 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) 1 m/s 2 m/s 1.5 m/s 0.5 m/s

67 - The saturated adiabatic lapse rate should be assumed with a mean value of: 2° C / 1000 ft. 1,0° C / 100 m. 0,6° C / 100 m. 0° C / 100 m.

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

69 - 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

70 - What is the gas composition of "air"? Oxygen 78 % Water vapour 21 % Nitrogen 1 % Oxygen 21 % Water vapour 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 % Nitrogen 21 % Oxygen 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 % Oxygen 21 % Nitrogen 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %

71 - What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation? 300000 m/s 123000 m/s 300000 km/s 123000 km/s

72 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL110? 1500 m 3000 m 8000 m 5000 m

73 - Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions? Altitude Twilight error Shoreline effect Height of ionosphere

74 - What amount of ignitable mixture can be made from 1 L (0,001 m3) liquid propane gas? 0,38 m3 0,26 m3 12 m3 1,2 m3

75 - What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation? To Determine the guilty party and draw legal consequences To identify the reasons and work out safety recommendations To clarify questions of liability within the meaning of compensation for passengers To work for the public prosecutor and help to follow-up flight accidents

76 - At high altitude, the complete heating system of a hot-air balloon fails. What maximum rate of descent has to be expected upon reaching ground? Approximatley 2.5 m/s Approximatley 4.5 m/s Approximatley 6.5 m/s Approximatley 2.5 m/s

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

78 - What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact? Using the last two characters only Using all characters Using the first two characters only Using the first three characters only

79 - What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace "C" for an aircraft operating under VFR at FL125? 5000 m 3000 m 8000 m 1500 m

80 - 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

81 - What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace? The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

82 - What is the difference in latitude between A (12°53'30''N) and B (07°34'30''S)? 05°19'00'' 20°28'00'' 20,28° 05,19°

83 - Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR? (2,00 P.) TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

84 - 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 A, b, c, e, f D, f, g B, c, d, e, f, g A, b, e, g

85 - The minimum flight visibility at 5000 ft MSL in airspace B for VFR flights is... 5000 m. 3000 m. 1500 m. 8000 m.

86 - 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

87 - With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST? 1700 UTC. 1600 UTC 1500 UTC. 1400 UTC.

88 - What has to be considered at moderate wind speeds during a balloon ride across mountainous area with cloud-free sky? Decreasing burner power. Altimeter indication too low. Icing conditions. Lee waves and severe up- and downdrafts

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

90 - In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the middle ear and the environment? During a light and slow climb Breathing takes place using the mouth only The eustachien tube is blocked All windows are completely closed

91 - What ground features should preferrably be used for orientation during visual flight? Power lines Rivers, railroads, highways Border lines Farm tracks and creeks

92 - With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences? Incident Serious incident Accident Event Serious event Accident Happening Event Serious event Event Crash Disaster

93 - 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.

94 - Before buildup, the buildup team has to be informed about correct behaviour at sudden critical situations how? Only at gusty winds At least zwo days before By the balloon pilot Twice

95 - What is the correct way of acknowledging "You are now entering airspace Delta"? Entering Airspace Delta Wilco Roger

96 - What is the purpose of the vapourizor coils of the burner system? To induce a rotation movement in the liquid gas to get a better mixture For cooling of the liquid gas after exiting the burner nozzles To heat the liquid gas, so it will vapourize immediately after exiting the burner nozzle To vapourize the liquid gas, so it will be emitted from the burner nozzle in gasous form

97 - 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.

98 - Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale? To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa To correct the altimeter reading for system errors To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

99 - What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around? Approach canceled Going around No landing Pulling up

100 - Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"? OBS OBST OBTC OST

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