BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

Question 1

Aerostatic lift, amongst other factors, depends on...

Accepted Answer

Air density

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Shape of the envelope

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On the speed

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Balloon mass

Question 2

Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

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The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator

Question 3

Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia?

Accepted Answer

The visual perception (vision)

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The tactile perception (sense of touch)

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The olfactory perception (smell)

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The auditory perception (hearing)

Question 4

For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information?

Accepted Answer

10 to 20 seconds

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3 to 7 seconds

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30 to 40 seconds

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35 to 50 seconds

Question 5

Under SERA.14083(c), what should a VFR pilot do after unsuccessful attempts to restore radio communication in a control zone?

Accepted Answer

Select 7600 if equipped, continue in VMC, land at the nearest suitable aerodrome and report arrival to ATS; watch for visual signals when part of controlled aerodrome traffic

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Continue the flight under the last clearance and land only if danger becomes imminent

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Select 7500 and maintain the current altitude until fuel runs out

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Ignore the failure because VMC removes the need to follow the radio-failure procedure

Question 6

What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?

Accepted Answer

Current frequency

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FIS frequency

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Radar frequency

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Emergency frequency

Question 7

In what case is visibility transmitted in meters?

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Up to 5 km

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Up to 10 km

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Greater than 10 km

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Greater than 5 km

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation?

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To identify the reasons and work out safety recommendations

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To determine the guilty party and draw legal consequences

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To clarify questions of liability within the meaning of compensation for passengers

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To work for the public prosecutor and help to follow-up flight accidents

Question 9

The ratio between air pressures at different heights is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Height number

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Pressure number

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Height value

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Height ratio

Question 10

The dynamic lift created by airflow across the top of the envelope of a balloon on the ground is referred to as?

Accepted Answer

False lift

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Lower lift

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Upper lift

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Anti-ballast

Examination quizzes BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

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

Examination quizzes BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

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

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