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

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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

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 3

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

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 traffic control

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A transponder has to be installed and carried aboard

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A flight plan with detailed routing has to be filed

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

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 8

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 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

Cut off gas feed to the ignition flames

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Inform the followers

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Note the time

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Turn off the radio

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