Operational Procedures - Quiz BPL Hot Air - Balloon Pilot License

Question 1

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

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Too low pressure at high temperatures

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Less burner power at high temperatures

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Smaller volume in the container at high temperatures

Question 2

What has to be expected by the balloon pilot during descent in deeply cooled layers close to the ground?

Accepted Answer

Floating on top of the cold air layer

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Balloon starts to climb

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Sudden change in airspeed

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Increasing descent while entering to ground layers

Question 3

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

The stretch-out of the envelope of a hot-air balloon should be made:

Accepted Answer

To the lee side of the basket

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To the windward side of the basket

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To the sunward side of the basket

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To the sun-averted side of the basket

Question 6

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 7

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 8

At temperature below 0 °C the pressure at the burner is at 0.2 MPa (2 bar). Is take-off permissible with the hot air balloon?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

To re-ignite the burner or pilot flames after flameout

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As an emergency lighting during night

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To check seals of hose connections during darkness

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

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