Operational Procedures - Quiz BPL Gas - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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 transponer code A 7500.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Descent force increases.

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Descent force decreases.

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Weight force increases.

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Weight force decreases.

Question 3

In case of damage of the hull of a gas ballon, repairs have to be done by a certified Approved Aeronautical Workshop when exceeding a length of:

Accepted Answer

1.0 m

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2.0 m

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0.5 m

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5.0 m

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 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 6

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 7

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

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A transponder has to be installed and carried aboard

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A flight plan with detailled routing has to be filed.

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Continuous radio communication has to be established with air traffice control

Question 8

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

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

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

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