Operational Procedures - Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

Environmental air temperature and filling gas temperature are the same. Now, the free balloon descends into warmer air. What statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Descent force increases

Answer

Descent force decreases

Answer

Weight force increases

Answer

Weight force decreases

Question 2

What has to be considered before a balloon ride across water surfaces?

Accepted Answer

For all people inside the basket life jackets have to be carried aboard

Answer

A transponder has to be installed and carried aboard

Answer

A flight plan with detailed routing has to be filed

Answer

Continuous radio communication has to be established with air traffic control

Question 3

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms

Answer

Invernal warm front

Answer

Stable high pressure areas

Answer

Fog

Question 4

How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation?

Accepted Answer

By stowing of loose parts

Answer

By activating the emergency opening

Answer

By activating the vents

Answer

By activating the pull rope

Question 5

How can the vents be checked before take-off with a gas balloon?

Accepted Answer

Perform a valve slide

Answer

Connecting the filling nozzle with the static line loop

Answer

Strongly shaking the vent rope

Answer

Check if the ropes are clear and working

Question 6

What action should be recommended to a balloon pilot after landing with a gas balloon in a forest with large fir trees?

Accepted Answer

Slowly draining the balloon by gently pulling the vents, until the basket touches ground

Answer

Quick release the gas from the balloon by activating the rip panel

Answer

Transport the filled balloon by ground crew to a clear area, and dismount it there

Answer

Fix the balloon over night; try restart at next morning

Question 7

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

Accepted Answer

When flying at low speeds

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When flying at high speeds

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When flying at high altitudes

Answer

When flying at low altitudes

Question 8

How can expanding filling gas be released in case the filling port of a gas balloon cannot be opened during cruise?

Accepted Answer

Through the emergency opening

Answer

By activating the pull rope

Answer

By releasing the filling port cables

Answer

By turning the Poeschelring

Question 9

What may be the cause of controller icing?

Accepted Answer

Liquid gas has entered the controller

Answer

A cloud has been entered at temperature between +5 and -10°C

Answer

Temperature in the controller is between -1 °C and -5 °C

Answer

Relative humidity is higher than 50%

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Inside the basket

Answer

Below the net ending ropes

Answer

At the outside wall of the basket

Answer

Inside the tow shield

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