Operational Procedures - Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation?

Accepted Answer

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 2

During buildup of a gas balloon, sacks with sand are hooked up. The end of the hooks should be directed ...

Accepted Answer

Outside

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Parallel to net path

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Inside

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Perpedicular to net path

Question 3

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 4

On summerdays with calm winds, the balloon pilot has to expect:

Accepted Answer

With strongly heated surface layers.

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With a cold air pool on the ground.

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With wind shear.

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With a pronounced ground inversion.

Question 5

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms

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Invernal warm front.

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Stable high pressure areas.

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Fog.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 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.

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When flying at low altitudes.

Question 8

Before buildup, the buildup team has to be informed about correct behaviour at sudden critical situations how?

Accepted Answer

By the balloon pilot

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Only at gusty winds

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Twice

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At least zwo days before

Question 9

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

Question 10

What are primary criteria for selecting a landing site? 1. Obstacle situation 2. Elevation of the site 3. Strength of surface wind

Accepted Answer

1 and 3

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1, 2 and 3

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2 and 3

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1 and 2

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