Operational Procedures - Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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 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

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 4

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 zwo days before

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Twice

Question 5

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

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Continue ride in ramaining altitude

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Use GPS or radio navigation to continue ride in clouds

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Break through the clouds and continue above clouds

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

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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

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Only the balloon pilot

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Balloon pilot, buildup team and spectators

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Only the buildup team

Question 8

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 9

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.

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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 10

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.

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