Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

The stretch-out of the envelope of a hot-air balloon should be made:

Accepted Answer

To the lee side of the basket

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To the windward side of the basket

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To the sunward side of the basket

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To the sun-averted side of the basket

Question 2

What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude?

Accepted Answer

60 NM

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60 km

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30 NM

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1 NM

Question 3

Vienna (LOWW) is located at 016° 34'E, Salzburg (LOWS) at 013° 00'E. The latitude of both positions can be considered as equal. What is the difference of sunrise and sunset times, expressed in UTC, between Wien and Salzburg?

Accepted Answer

In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 4 minutes later than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise is 4 minutes later and sunset is 4 minutes earlier than in Salzburg

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In Vienna the sunrise is 14 minutes earlier and sunset is 14 minutes later than in Salzburg

Question 4

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 low altitudes

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When flying at high altitudes

Question 5

The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the...

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Geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole

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Magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole

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Geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole

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Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole

Question 6

Which of the stated surfaces will reduce the wind speed most due to ground friction?

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Mountainous areas, vegetation cover

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Flat land, lots of vegetation cover

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Oceanic areas

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Flat land, deserted land, no vegetation

Question 7

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

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Information

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Advice

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Flight information

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Info

Question 8

What has to be done in case the balloon shows a strong tendency to climb while crossing thermals?

Accepted Answer

It must be heated continuously to maintain hull temperature

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It must be heated stronger than usual

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The burner has to be cut off immediately

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The pull-rope has to be actuated immediately

Question 9

What effect has the elevation above MSL of an airfield on the carrying force and maximum take-off mass of a balloon?

Accepted Answer

The lower the elevation, the greater the carrying force

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The lower the elevation, the lower the maximum take-off mass

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The lower the elevation, the higher the maximum take-off mass

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The higher the elevation, the greater the carrying force

Question 10

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

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

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

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

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