Aircraft General Knowledge - Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

The burst of a hydrogen pressure line may result in what risk?

Accepted Answer

The risk of hydrogen self-igniting and burning with invisible flame

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The risk of hydrogen collecting in the basket and causing breath shortness

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The risk of hydrogen self-igniting and burning with a bright flame

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The risk of hydrogen dissipating to the atmosphere and poisoning the air

Question 2

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 3

The vertical speed indicator measures the difference of pressure between...

Accepted Answer

The present static pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment

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The present dynamic pressure and the dynamic pressure of a previous moment

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The present total pressure and the total pressure of a previous moment

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The present dynamic pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment

Question 4

The emergency opening of a gas balloon is located where?

Accepted Answer

To the side of the appendix

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At the upper pole

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At the equator

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To the side of the valve

Question 5

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

Accepted Answer

To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

Question 6

A gas balloon has to be equipped with which tethers?

Accepted Answer

2 at 10 m or 1 at 20 m

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1 at 40 m or 4 at 10 m

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1 at 30 m or 3 at 10 m

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2 at 20 m or 1 at 10 m

Question 7

The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...

Accepted Answer

Static pressure

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Dynamic pressure

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Differential pressure

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Total pressure

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Higher than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard altitude

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Lower than the true altitude

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Equal to the true altitude

Question 9

The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight?

Accepted Answer

Height above airfield

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Airfield elevation

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Pressure altitude

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Altitude above MSL

Question 10

The purpose of the drag lines of the parachute is ...

Accepted Answer

To transfer the force from the pull rope to the parachute

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To transfer the carrying force of the balloon in the top opening area

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To keep the parachute in the center of the top opening

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To transfer the force from the pull rope to the free-balloon hull

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