Operational Procedures - BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence

Question 1

What action has to be considered by the pilot of a hot-air balloon with a double-burner installation, in case one burner valve fails?

Accepted Answer

The ride can be continued by use of the remaining burner

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An emergency call should be made

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Both burner valves have to be shut down immediately

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The ride has to be stopped immediately

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

After leaving the basket

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

Answer

During cruise over water

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Before touchdown on water surface

Question 3

The stretch-out of the envelope of a hot-air balloon should be made:

Accepted Answer

To the lee side of the basket

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To the windward side of the basket

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To the sunward side of the basket

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To the sun-averted side of the basket

Question 4

When the risk assessment for a balloon flight over water calls for individual flotation equipment, what does AMC2 BOP.BAS.340 recommend?

Accepted Answer

A life jacket or equivalent individual flotation device for every person on board, readily accessible or worn, with a means of electric illumination

Answer

One shared life jacket for the whole basket

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Life jackets for passengers only, excluding the crew

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A lifeboat as an automatic replacement for every individual flotation device

Question 5

Wake turbulence is caused by...

Accepted Answer

Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil

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Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil

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Jet blast behind a turbine engine

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Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range

Question 6

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

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2 and 3

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1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2

Question 7

During buildup of a hot-air balloon, who has to be equipped with tight, flame resistant gloves and clothing covering all body parts?

Accepted Answer

The balloon pilot and the buildup team

Answer

Only the balloon pilot

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Balloon pilot, buildup team and spectators

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Only the buildup team

Question 8

On summer days 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 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

Why has a secondary ignition source be available during a ride with a hot-air balloon?

Accepted Answer

To re-ignite the burner or pilot flames after flameout

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As an emergency lighting during night

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To check seals of hose connections during darkness

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To provide light signals by a camping fire after an emergency landing

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

BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence: Operational Procedures 10 Questions no time limit

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

BPL Hot-Air Balloon Pilot Licence: Operational Procedures 10 Questions no time limit

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