BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called...

Accepted Answer

Situational awareness

Answer

Anticipatory check procedure

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Situational thinking

Answer

Constant flight check

Question 2

What is indicated by a red line on the hull thermometer with an analog scale?

Accepted Answer

The maximum permissible value

Answer

The minimum permissible value

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The take-off temperature

Answer

The recommended operating value

Question 3

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR?

Accepted Answer

TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

Answer

TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E

Answer

TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E

Answer

TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W

Question 4

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

Accepted Answer

Pan Pan

Answer

Help

Answer

Urgent

Answer

Mayday

Question 5

With regard to gases, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Volume increases with increasing temperature and constant pressure

Answer

Temperature increases with increasing volume and decreasing pressure

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Temperature decreases with increasing pressure and constant volume

Answer

Pressure decreases with increasing temperature and constant volume

Question 6

Which are the properties of a Mercator chart?

Accepted Answer

The scale increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines

Answer

The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines

Answer

The scale increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

Answer

The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines

Question 7

At temperature below 0 °C the pressure at the burner is at 0.2 MPa (2 bar). Is take-off permissible with the hot air balloon?

Accepted Answer

No, pressure at burner is too low

Answer

Only with double-burner system installed

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Yes, at low temperatures a low hull temperature is sufficient

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Yes, not a problem

Question 8

Which factor can lead to human error?

Accepted Answer

The bias to see what we expect to see

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Double check of relevant actions

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To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous

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Proper use of checklists

Question 9

How often shall a blind transmission be made?

Accepted Answer

One time

Answer

Four times

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Two times

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Three times

Question 10

What has to be expected during descent above a heated water surface?

Accepted Answer

The rate of descent increases

Answer

The rate of descent decreases

Answer

The horizontal speed increases

Answer

The horizontal speed decreases

Examination quizzes BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License 10 Questions no time limit

Examination quizzes BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License 10 Questions no time limit

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