Operational Procedures - Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

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When flying at low speeds.

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When flying at high speeds.

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When flying at low altitudes.

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When flying at high altitudes.

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 ...

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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

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

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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 4

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

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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 5

What are primary criteria for selecting a landing site? 1. Obstacle situation 2. Elevation of the site 3. Strength of surface wind

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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 6

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

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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.

Question 7

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

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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 8

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?

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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 9

At temperature below 0 °C the pressure at the burner is at 0,2 MPa (2 bar). Is take-off permissable with the hot air balloon?

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No, pressure at burner is too low

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Only with double-burner system installed

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Yes, at low temperatures a low hull temperature is sufficient

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Yes, not a problem

Question 10

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

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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.

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