Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

Accepted Answer

Information

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Advice

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Flight information

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Info

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

No, pressure at burner is too low

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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 3

Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases. What is the approximate percentage of other gases?

Accepted Answer

1 %

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21 %

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0.1 %

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78 %

Question 4

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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At least zwo days before

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Twice

Question 5

The maximum number of passengers can be found ...

Accepted Answer

In the operating handbook.

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In the certicate of registration.

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In the Flight Log book.

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In the airworthiness certificate.

Question 6

In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?

Accepted Answer

If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much greater heights above the ground than intended

Question 7

At which conditions does the arm blower have the highest effeiciency?

Accepted Answer

By completely filling the balloon opening with the air beam.

Answer

With as small distance to the balloon opening as possible.

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By evenly swiveling for better air spreading.

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By placing the blower inside the hull.

Question 8

What is the status of the rules and procedures created by the EASA? (e.g. Part-SFCL, Part-MED)

Accepted Answer

They are part of the EU regulation and legally binding to all EU member states

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They have the same status as ICAO Annexes

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They are not legally binding, they only serve as a guide

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Only after a ratification by individual EU member states they are legally binding

Question 9

After take-off with a balloon, obstacles at a distance of 300 m erect in expected flight path up to 40 m height. Rate of climb is expected with 1.5 m/s. What maximum actual wind speed can be accepted to maintain a clearance of 50 m above obstacles, assuming double the actual wind speed for calculation?

Accepted Answer

2.5 m/s

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8 m/s

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10 m/s

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1 m/s

Question 10

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "TRA"?

Accepted Answer

Temporary Reserved Airspace

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Temporary Radar Routing Area

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Terminal Area

Answer

Transponder Area

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