Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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 2

Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is...

Accepted Answer

Parallel to the isobars

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At an angle of 30° to the isobars towards low pressure

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Perpendicular to the isobars

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Perpendicular to the isohypses

Question 3

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness

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Anticipatory check procedure

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Situational thinking

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Constant flight check

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Negative

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Finish

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No

Answer

Not

Question 5

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 6

The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...

Accepted Answer

Of undisturbed airflow

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Resulting from orderly flow of air particles

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Inside the airplane cabin

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Sensed by the pitot tube

Question 7

How should a landing of a gas balloon be conducted at strong winds?

Accepted Answer

Drop tow; in sufficient height activate rip panel

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Activate rip panel without throwing tow

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Drop tow; activate rip panel after ground contact

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Drop tow; conduct landing with use of valve

Question 8

A flight level is a...

Accepted Answer

Pressure altitude

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True altitude

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Density altitude

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Altitude above ground

Question 9

The minimum length of the towing rope is:

Accepted Answer

30 m

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20 m

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50 m

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100 m

Question 10

Where has the ballast aboard a gas balloon to be stored during cruise?

Accepted Answer

Inside the basket

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Below the net ending ropes

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At the outside wall of the basket

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Inside the tow shield

Examination quizzes Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

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Examination quizzes Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License 10 Questions no time limit

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