Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

The formation of medium to large precipitation particles requires...

Accepted Answer

Strong updrafts.

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An inversion layer.

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A high cloud base.

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Strong wind.

Question 2

The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of...

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Variation.

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Inclination.

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Heading.

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Deviation

Question 3

What is the difference in latitude between A (12°53'30''N) and B (07°34'30''S)?

Accepted Answer

20°28'00''

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05°19'00''

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20,28°

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05,19°

Question 4

During buildup of a hot-air balloon, who has to be equipped with tight, flame resistant gloves and clothing covering all body parts?

Accepted Answer

The balloon pilot and the buildup team

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Only the balloon pilot

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Balloon pilot, buildup team and spectators

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Only the buildup team

Question 5

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

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Air density.

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Shape of the envelope.

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On the speed.

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Balloon mass.

Question 6

What action has to be considered by the pilot of a hot-air balloon with a double-burner installation, in case one burner valve fails?

Accepted Answer

The ride can be continued by use of the remaining burner.

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An emergency call should be made.

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Both burner valves have to be shut down immediately.

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The ride has to be stopped immediately.

Question 7

While overflying a waypoint, it is stated that a distance of 3 NM has been taken 10 min. What will be the expected time of endurance for the remaining distance of 18 NM?

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12 min

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60 min.

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90 min.

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180 min.

Question 8

In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft?

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After the ground station has used the abbreviation

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Within controlled airspace

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If there is little traffic in the traffic circuit

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After passing the first reporting point

Question 9

What phrase is used by a pilot to inform the tower about a go-around?

Accepted Answer

Going around

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Approach canceled

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No landing

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Pulling up

Question 10

During a flight at FL 80, the altimeter setting has to be...

Accepted Answer

1013.25 hPa

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Local QFE

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1030.25 hPa

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Local QNH.

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