Exam quiz Operational Procedures - BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

Question 1

A wind shear is...

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A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the Alps

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft

Question 2

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?

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Approximately 6.5 m/s

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Approximately 2.5 m/s

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Approximately 4.5 m/s

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Approximately 8.5 m/s

Question 3

When the risk assessment for a balloon flight over water calls for individual flotation equipment, what does AMC2 BOP.BAS.340 recommend?

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A life jacket or equivalent individual flotation device for every person on board, readily accessible or worn, with a means of electric illumination

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One shared life jacket for the whole basket

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Life jackets for passengers only, excluding the crew

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A lifeboat as an automatic replacement for every individual flotation device

Question 4

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

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Thunderstorms

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Invernal warm front

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Stable high pressure areas

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Fog

Question 5

Under SERA.14083(c), what should a VFR pilot do after unsuccessful attempts to restore radio communication in a control zone?

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Select 7600 if equipped, continue in VMC, land at the nearest suitable aerodrome and report arrival to ATS; watch for visual signals when part of controlled aerodrome traffic

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Continue the flight under the last clearance and land only if danger becomes imminent

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Select 7500 and maintain the current altitude until fuel runs out

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Ignore the failure because VMC removes the need to follow the radio-failure procedure

Question 6

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

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The rate of descent increases

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The rate of descent decreases

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The horizontal speed increases

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The horizontal speed decreases

Question 7

What action has to be considered by the pilot of a hot-air balloon with a double-burner installation, in case one burner valve fails?

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The ride can be continued by use of the remaining burner

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An emergency call should be made

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Both burner valves have to be shut down immediately

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The ride has to be stopped immediately

Question 8

How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation?

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By stowing of loose parts

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By activating the emergency opening

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By activating the vents

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By activating the pull rope

Question 9

Which of the following situations is generally more favourable for a balloon flight, subject to checking the actual wind, weather and landing options?

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A stable high-pressure situation near sunset with suitable light winds and no significant convection

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Strong, gusty winds near an active thunderstorm

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Strong foehn winds with lee-side rotors

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An approaching active cold front with squalls

Question 10

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

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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 11

A balloon pilot decides to use one or more separate gas containers for initial heating during buildup. To ensure a safe buildup ...

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The gas containers have to be fixed safely inside the basket

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To expedite take-off, the gas containers have to be stored outside

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No separate gas containers are allowed during buildup

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Two gas containers (one inside, one outside) are to be used

Question 12

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

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To re-ignite the burner or pilot flames after flameout

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As an emergency lighting during night

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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 13

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

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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 14

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

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When flying at low speeds

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When flying at high speeds

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When flying at low altitudes

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When flying at high altitudes

Question 15

Before buildup, the buildup team has to be informed about correct behaviour at sudden critical situations how?

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By the balloon pilot

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Only at gusty winds

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At least two days before

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Twice

Question 16

Before a balloon flight over water where land may not be reachable for an emergency landing, what must the pilot-in-command determine under BOP.BAS.340?

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The risks to survival after ditching and the need for life-saving and signalling equipment appropriate to those risks

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Only whether a lifeboat can replace all individual flotation devices without further assessment

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Only whether a continuous ATC contact can replace survival equipment

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Only whether the flight plan contains enough waypoints

Question 17

What action has to be taken by the pilot of a hot-air balloon in case of fire on the ground? First action is to ...

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Close the valves of the gas containers

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Make an emergency call via radio

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Leave from the area surrounding the burner

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Engage the fire extinguishers

Question 18

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

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1 and 3

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2 and 3

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1, 2 and 3

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1 and 2

Question 19

When do you expect wind shear?

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During an inversion

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When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

Question 20

What has to be considered before touchdown of a hot-air balloon during landing?

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Cut off gas feed to the ignition flames

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Inform the followers

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Note the time

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Turn off the radio

Question 21

What has to be considered at moderate wind speeds during a balloon ride across mountainous area with cloud-free sky?

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Lee waves and severe up- and downdrafts

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Decreasing burner power

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Altimeter indication too low

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Icing conditions

Question 22

What is the consequence if the pressure at the burner valve is lower than 0.28 MPa (lower than 2.8 bar)?

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Take-off is prohibited

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The gas container should be heated by the flame

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The heating system may be damaged

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The pressure in the gas container may be increased by use of acetylene

Question 23

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

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Foehn

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Bora

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Scirocco

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Mistral

Question 24

At temperature below 0 °C the pressure at the burner is at 0.2 MPa (2 bar). Is take-off permissible with the hot air balloon?

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No, pressure at burner is too low

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Only with double-burner system installed

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Yes, at low temperatures a low hull temperature is sufficient

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Yes, not a problem

Question 25

During a balloon ride, visibility continuously becomes poorer, also cloud base decreases in direction of the current track. How should the balloon pilot react to this situation?

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Use next best chance for landing

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Continue ride in remaining altitude

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Use GPS or radio navigation to continue ride in clouds

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Break through the clouds and continue above clouds

Question 26

On summer days with calm winds, the balloon pilot has to expect:

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With strongly heated surface layers

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With a cold air pool on the ground

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With wind shear

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With a pronounced ground inversion

Question 27

During setup of a hot-air balloon, the hull is damaged with a hole with a size of 1.50 m x 1.00 m. Is Take-Off permitted?

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Yes, if permitted by the operating handbook

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Yes, if all passengers agree

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No, the hull has to be repaired first

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Yes, if loading is reduced

Question 28

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

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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 29

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

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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 30

Wake turbulence is caused by...

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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 31

What has to be done in case the balloon shows a strong tendency to climb while crossing thermals?

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It must be heated continuously to maintain hull temperature

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It must be heated stronger than usual

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The burner has to be cut off immediately

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The pull-rope has to be actuated immediately

Question 32

What has to be expected by the balloon pilot during descent in deeply cooled layers close to the ground?

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Floating on top of the cold air layer

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Balloon starts to climb

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Sudden change in airspeed

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Increasing descent while entering to ground layers

Question 33

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

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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

Exam simulation Operational Procedures - BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

Exam simulation EASA BPL Hot-Air Balloon Theory in English Operational Procedures 120 questions on 120 minutes

Exam simulation Operational Procedures - BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

Exam simulation EASA BPL Hot-Air Balloon Theory in English Operational Procedures 120 questions on 120 minutes

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