Operational Procedures - Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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 2

In case of radio communication failure within a CTR (control zone), the pilot has to ...

Accepted Answer

Continue the ride according to last clearance; in case of imminent danger land immediately.

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Squawk transponer code A 7500

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This has no consequences while in VMC

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Maintain current altitude until leaving the control zone.

Question 3

Under which conditions, no harzards should be expected for a balloon ride?

Accepted Answer

With high pressure areas before sunset

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Close to showers or thunderstorms

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With an warm front approaching

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With an cold front approaching

Question 4

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms.

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Invernal warm front

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Stable high pressure areas.

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Fog.

Question 5

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 6

What has to be done in case the balloon shows a strong tendency to climb while crossing thermals?

Accepted Answer

It must be heated continuously to maintain hull temperature.

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It must be heated stronger than usual.

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The burner has to be cut off immediately.

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The pull-rope has to be actuated immediately.

Question 7

What wind conditions should be expected in the vicinity of showers or thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

Strong gust from variable directions

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Steady wind from direction of shower.

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Steady wind into direction of shower.

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Calm winds during passage of a shower.

Question 8

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 9

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 ouside.

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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 10

What has to be considered before touchdown of a hot-air balloon during landing?

Accepted Answer

Cut off gas feed to the ignition flames.

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Inform the followers.

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Note the time.

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Turn off the radio.

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