Operational Procedures - Exam BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

Wake turbulence is caused by...

Accepted Answer

Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil

Answer

Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil

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Jet blast behind a turbine engine

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Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range

Question 2

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 3

When do you expect wind shear?

Accepted Answer

During an inversion

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

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When passing a warm front

Question 4

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

Answer

Fog

Question 5

How should a landing of a gas balloon be conducted at strong winds?

Accepted Answer

Drop tow; in sufficient height activate rip panel

Answer

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 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

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

Accepted Answer

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 transponder code A 7500

Question 8

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

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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

Question 9

Damages at the basket ropes have to be fixed by:

Accepted Answer

By an Approved Aeronautical Workshop

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By the balloon pilot

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Upon the next Aeronautical Recurrence Certification

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By tying with a part of a spare rope (during cruise)

Question 10

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 two days before

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