Operational Procedures - BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

Question 1

What may be the consequence, if gas containers of a hot-air balloon are refilled at temperatures below 0 °C by volume (80%)?

Accepted Answer

Overfilling of the gas container

Answer

Too low pressure at high temperatures

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Less burner power at high temperatures

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Smaller volume in the container at high temperatures

Question 2

Which wind system may be dangerous for balloon rides in the Alps?

Accepted Answer

Foehn

Answer

Bora

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Scirocco

Answer

Mistral

Question 3

At high altitude, the complete heating system of a hot-air balloon fails. What maximum rate of descent has to be expected upon reaching ground?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 6.5 m/s

Answer

Approximately 2.5 m/s

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Approximately 4.5 m/s

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Approximately 8.5 m/s

Question 4

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction

Answer

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 5

What are primary criteria for selecting a landing site? 1. Obstacle situation 2. Elevation of the site 3. Strength of surface wind

Accepted Answer

1 and 3

Answer

2 and 3

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1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2

Question 6

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 two days before

Answer

Twice

Question 7

What action has to be taken by the pilot of a hot-air balloon in case of fire on the ground? First action is to ...

Accepted Answer

Close the valves of the gas containers

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Make an emergency call via radio

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Leave from the area surrounding the burner

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Engage the fire extinguishers

Question 8

A balloon pilot decides to use one or more separate gas containers for initial heating during buildup. To ensure a safe buildup ...

Accepted Answer

The gas containers have to be fixed safely inside the basket

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To expedite take-off, the gas containers have to be stored outside

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No separate gas containers are allowed during buildup

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Two gas containers (one inside, one outside) are to be used

Question 9

What is the consequence if the pressure at the burner valve is lower than 0.28 MPa (lower than 2.8 bar)?

Accepted Answer

Take-off is prohibited

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The gas container should be heated by the flame

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The heating system may be damaged

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The pressure in the gas container may be increased by use of acetylene

Question 10

In case of a water landing, when should the life jackets be inflated?

Accepted Answer

After leaving the basket

Answer

After landing, still in the basket, if leaving the basket has to be expected

Answer

During cruise over water

Answer

Before touchdown on water surface

Exam questions Operational Procedures - BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

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