Aircraft General Knowledge - Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...

Accepted Answer

Indication too high

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Mechanical overload

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No indication

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Indication too low

Question 2

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 3

Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?

Accepted Answer

Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir

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Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

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Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass

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Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

Question 4

What technical measure provides electric conductivity to the hull ropes of a web-less gas balloon?

Accepted Answer

Embedded steel threads (filaments)

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Wrapping with plastic tape

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A surface painting

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Impregnation of the ropes

Question 5

A true altitude is...

Accepted Answer

An altitude above mean sea level corrected for non-standard temperature

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard pressure

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard temperature

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A pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature

Question 6

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 7

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 8

The towing rope of a gas balloon can be found on ...

Accepted Answer

The rip panel side

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The sandpourer side

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The sliding side

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The entry side

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

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

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