Operational Procedures - Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

After leaving the basket

Answer

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

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During cruise over water

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Before touchdown on water surface

Question 2

Under which conditions, no hazards 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 a warm front approaching

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With a cold front approaching

Question 3

When do you expect wind shear?

Accepted Answer

During an inversion

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When passing a warm front

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During a summer day with calm winds

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In calm wind in cold weather

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The rate of descent increases

Answer

The rate of descent decreases

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The horizontal speed increases

Answer

The horizontal speed decreases

Question 5

What has to be considered at moderate wind speeds during a balloon ride across mountainous area with cloud-free sky?

Accepted Answer

Lee waves and severe up- and downdrafts

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Decreasing burner power

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Altimeter indication too low

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Icing conditions

Question 6

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 outside

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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 7

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 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

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Yes, if all passengers agree

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No, the hull has to be repaired first

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Yes, if loading is reduced

Question 9

During a balloon ride, visibility continuously 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 remaining 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 10

Which wind system may be dangerous for balloon rides in the Alps?

Accepted Answer

Foehn

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Bora

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Scirocco

Answer

Mistral

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