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

Answer

Balloon pilot, buildup team and spectators

Answer

Only the buildup team

Question 2

How may passengers assist the balloon pilot during landing preparation?

Accepted Answer

By stowing of loose parts

Answer

By activating the emergency opening

Answer

By activating the vents

Answer

By activating the pull rope

Question 3

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

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Cut off gas feed to the ignition flames.

Answer

Inform the followers.

Answer

Note the time.

Answer

Turn off the radio.

Question 5

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms.

Answer

Invernal warm front

Answer

Stable high pressure areas.

Answer

Fog.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

To re-ingnite the burner or pilot flames after flameout.

Answer

As an emergency lighting during night.

Answer

To check seals of hose connections during darkness.

Answer

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

Question 7

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.

Answer

Less burner power at high temperatures

Answer

Smaller volume in the container at high temperatures.

Question 8

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.

Answer

Yes, if all passengers agree.

Answer

No, the hull has to be repaired first.

Answer

Yes, if loading is reduced.

Question 9

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.

Answer

An emergency call should be made.

Answer

Both burner valves have to be shut down immediately.

Answer

The ride has to be stopped immediately.

Question 10

During a balloon ride, visibility continiously becomes poorer, also cloud base decreases in direction of the current track. How should the balloon pilot react to this situation?

Accepted Answer

Use next best chance for landing

Answer

Continue ride in ramaining altitude

Answer

Use GPS or radio navigation to continue ride in clouds

Answer

Break through the clouds and continue above clouds

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