Operational Procedures - Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

A balloon pilot decides to use one or more separate gas containers for initial heating during buildup. To ensure a safe buildup ...

Accepted Answer

The gas containers have to be fixed safely inside the basket.

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To expedite take-off, the gas containers have to be stored ouside.

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No separate gas containers are allowed during buildup.

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Two gas containers (one inside, one outside) are to be used.

Question 2

In case of radio communication failure within a CTR (control zone), the pilot has to ...

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Continue the ride according to last clearance; in case of imminent danger land immediately

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This has no consequences while in VMC

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Maintain current altitude until leaving the control zone.

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Squawk transponer code A 7500.

Question 3

What has to be considered at moderate wind speeds during a balloon ride across mountainous area with cloud-free sky?

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Lee waves and severe up- and downdrafts

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Icing conditions.

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Altimeter indication too low.

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Decreasing burner power

Question 4

In case of a water landing, when should the life jackets be inflated?

Accepted Answer

After leaving the basket.

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Before touchdown on water surface.

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After landing, still in the basket, if leaving the basket has to be expected.

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During cruise over water.

Question 5

What my be the cause of controller icing?

Accepted Answer

Liquid gas has entered the controller.

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

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

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Relative huimidity is higher than 50%.

Question 6

A wind shear is...

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A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

Question 7

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

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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

Question 8

How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation?

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By stowing of loose parts

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By activating the emergency opening

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By activating the vents

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By activating the pull rope

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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Fix the balloon over night; try restart at next morning

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