Aircraft General Knowledge - Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?

Accepted Answer

Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir

Answer

Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

Answer

Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

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Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass

Question 2

With web-less balloon hulls, the load is connected to:

Accepted Answer

The load belt.

Answer

The towing rope.

Answer

The pull-rope

Answer

The basket rope.

Question 3

The main blast valve is located where?

Accepted Answer

At the burner

Answer

At the main cylinder

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At the hull equator

Answer

At the upper hull part

Question 4

The parapet height of a hot-air balloon basket is at least:

Accepted Answer

100 cm, in commercial operation 110 cm

Answer

80 cm, in commercial operation 100 cm

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120 cm, in commercial operation 130 cm

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110 cm, in commercial operation 110 cm

Question 5

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

Answer

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

Answer

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 6

The hull fabric of a hot-air balloon undergoes the most continuous thermal stress in which area?

Accepted Answer

At the top area.

Answer

In the apron area.

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In the lower third.

Answer

At the equator.

Question 7

Which parts of a hot-air balloon provide protection for the basket during landing?

Accepted Answer

Wearing strips

Answer

Wheels

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Rubber pads

Answer

Steel runners

Question 8

A pilot burner which is fed by the gas phase, works by which principle?

Accepted Answer

Bunsen principle

Answer

Electrostatic principle.

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Aerostatic principle.

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Aerodynamic principle

Question 9

The carrying ropes of a hot-air balloon are made up from:

Accepted Answer

Stainless steel

Answer

Manila rope

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Copper

Answer

Duralum

Question 10

A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...

Accepted Answer

Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure.

Answer

Dynamic pressure and total pressure.

Answer

Total pressure and static pressure.

Answer

Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure.

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