Aircraft General Knowledge - BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...

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Static pressure

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Dynamic pressure

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Differential pressure

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Total pressure

Question 2

QFE is the...

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Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield

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Magnetic bearing to a station

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Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA)

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa

Question 3

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

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100 cm, in commercial operation 110 cm

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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 4

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

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Wearing strips

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Wheels

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Rubber pads

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Steel runners

Question 5

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

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To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

Question 6

What values are usually marked with a red line on instrument displays?

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Operational limits

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Caution areas

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Recommended areas

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Operational areas

Question 7

What is indicated by a red line on the hull thermometer with an analog scale?

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The maximum permissible value

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The minimum permissible value

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The take-off temperature

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The recommended operating value

Question 8

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

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Stainless steel

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Manila rope

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Copper

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Duralum

Question 9

The burning gas is pushed from the liquid gas phase through the riser tube to which component?

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To the evaporator

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To the pressure relief device

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To the fill level indicator

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To the controller

Question 10

What is the purpose of the sounding pipe valve?

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To indicate the volumetric filling limit

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It allows pressure equalization during cruise at high altitude

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It prevents air from entering the burner system

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For venting the liquid gas container bottle

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