Operational Procedures - Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation?

Accepted Answer

By stowing of loose parts

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By activating the emergency opening

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By activating the vents

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By activating the pull rope

Question 2

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 valvces 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 3

What has to be expected during descent above a heated water surface?

Accepted Answer

The rate of descent increases.

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The rate of descent decreases

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The horizontal speed increases.

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The horizontal speed decreases.

Question 4

On summerdays with calm winds, the balloon pilot has to expect:

Accepted Answer

With strongly heated surface layers.

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With a cold air pool on the ground.

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With wind shear.

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With a pronounced ground inversion

Question 5

When do you expect wind shear?

Accepted Answer

During an inversion

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When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

Question 6

What has to be expected by the balloon pilot during descent in deeply cooled layers close to the ground?

Accepted Answer

Floating on top of the cold air layer.

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Balloon starts to climb

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Sudden change in airspeed.

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Increasing descent while entering to ground layers

Question 7

During setup of a hot-air balloon, the hull is damaged with a hole with a size of 1.50 m x 1.00 m. Is Take-Off permitted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if permitted by the operating handbook.

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Yes, if all passengers agree.

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No, the hull has to be repaired first.

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Yes, if loading is reduced.

Question 8

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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Tha 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 9

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.

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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 10

What has to be considered before a balloon ride across water surfaces?

Accepted Answer

For all people inside the basket life jackets have to be carried aboard

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Continuous radio communication has to be established with air traffice control

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A transponder has to be installed and carried aboard

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A flight plan with detailled routing has to be filed.

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