Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 10° of longitude?

Accepted Answer

0:40 h

Answer

0:04 h

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0:30 h

Answer

1:00 h

Question 2

The term "ceiling" is defined as the...

Accepted Answer

Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft

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Height of the base of the highest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft.

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Height of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 10000 ft.

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Altitude of the base of the lowest layer of clouds covering more than half of the sky below 20000 ft

Question 3

Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress? 1. Attention 2. Concentration 3. Responsiveness 4. Memory

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4

Answer

2, 4

Answer

1

Answer

.1, 2, 3

Question 4

What effect has air temperature on the carrying force and on maximum take-off mass of a balloon?

Accepted Answer

Maximum take-off mass is lower at low temperatures.

Answer

Maximum take-off mass is higher at low temperatures.

Answer

Carrying force is higher at low temperatures.

Answer

Carrying force is lower at low temperatures.

Question 5

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps.

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

Question 6

During a flight, a flight plan can be filed at the...

Accepted Answer

Flight Information Service (FIS).

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Search and Rescue Service (SAR).

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Next airport operator en-route.

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Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)

Question 7

The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa...

Accepted Answer

When climbing above the transition altitude.

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At 4000 ft.

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At the decision height.

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When descending below FL 100.

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

12 min

Answer

60 min.

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90 min.

Answer

180 min.

Question 9

What has to be considered before touchdown of a hot-air balloon during landing?

Accepted Answer

Cut off gas feed to the ignition flames.

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Inform the followers.

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Note the time.

Answer

Turn off the radio.

Question 10

Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus stage

Answer

Upwind stage

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Mature stage

Answer

Dissipating stage

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