Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

Clouds are basically distinguished by what types?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus and stratiform clouds

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Layered and lifted clouds

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Thunderstorm and shower clouds

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Stratiform and ice clouds

Question 2

The pressure at MSL in ISA conditions is...

Accepted Answer

1013.25 hPa

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113.25 hPa

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1123 hPa

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15 hPa

Question 3

Which information from a ground station does not require readback?

Accepted Answer

Wind

Answer

SSR-Code

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Altitude

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Runway in use

Question 4

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 5

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 6

During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is...

Accepted Answer

Equal to the true altitude

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Higher than the true altitude

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Lower than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard atmosphere

Question 7

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 8

Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error?

Accepted Answer

Altimeter

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Tachometer

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Vertical speed indicator

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Direct reading compass

Question 9

Visual illusions are mostly caused by...

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of the brain

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Binocular vision

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Rapid eye movements

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Colour blindness

Question 10

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

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