441.                            H418                               PVT
(Refer to figure 57.) The gross weight of the balloon is 1,350 pounds and the outside air
temperature (OAT) is +51�‹F. The maximum height would be
A) 5,000 feet.
B) 8,000 feet.
C) 10,000 feet.

442.                            H407                               PVT
All fuel tanks should be fired during preflight to determine
A) the burner pressure and condition of the valves.
B) that the pilot light functions properly on each tank.
C) if there are any leaks in the tank.

443.                            H427                               PVT
Why should propane tanks not be refueled in a closed trailer or truck?
A) Propane vapor is one and one-half times heavier than air and will linger in the floor of the truck or
trailer.
B) The propane vapor is odorless and the refuelers may be overcome by the fumes.
C) Propane is very cold and could cause damage to the truck or trailer.

444.                            O220                               PVT
When ample liquid propane is available, propane will vaporize sufficiently to provide proper
operation between the temperatures of
A) +30 to +90 �‹F.
B) -44 to +25 �‹F.
C) -51 to +20 �‹F.

445.                            O170                               PVT
The initial temperature at which propane boils is
A) +32 �‹F.
B) -44 �‹F.
C) -60 �‹F.

446.                            O170                               PVT
In hot air balloons, propane is preferred to butane or other hydrocarbons because it
A) is less volatile.
B) is slower to vaporize.
C) has a lower boiling point.

447.                           O220                                  PVT
If ample propane is available, within which temperature range will propane vaporize sufficiently to
provide enough pressure for burner operation during flight?
A) 0 to 30 �‹F.
B) 10 to 30 �‹F.
C) 30 to 90 �‹F.

448.                           O220                                  PVT
The valve located on each tank that indicates when the tank is filled to 80 percent capacity is the
A) main tank valve.
B) vapor-bleed valve.
C) pilot valve.

449.                           H427                                  PVT
The valve located on the top of the propane tank which opens automatically when the pressure in
the tank exceeds maximum allowable pressure is the
A) pressure relief valve.
B) metering valve.
C) blast valve.

450.                           O220                                  PVT
Burner efficiency of a hot air balloon decreases approximately what percent for each 1,000 feet
above MSL?
A) 4 percent.
B) 8 percent.
C) 15 percent.

451.                           H415                                  PVT
On a balloon equipped with a blast valve, the blast valve is used for
A) climbs and descents only.
B) altitude control.
C) emergencies only.

452.                           O220                                  PVT
What is one procedure for relighting the burner while in flight?
A) Open the regulator or blast valve full open and light the pilot light.
B) Close the tank valves, vent the fuel lines, reopen the tank valves, and light the pilot light.

C) Open another tank valve, open the regulator or blast valve, and light the main jets with reduced
flow.

453.                          O220                                    PVT
Which precaution should be exercised if confronted with the necessity of having to land a balloon
when the air is turbulent?
A) Land in any available lake close to the upwind shore.
B) Land in the center of the largest available field.
C) Land in the trees to absorb shock forces, thus cushioning the landing.

454.                              O30                           PVT
What causes false lift which sometimes occurs during launch procedures?
A) Closing the maneuvering vent too rapidly.
B) Excessive temperature within the envelope.
C) Venturi effect of the wind on the envelope.

455.                             H418                                 PVT
What is a potential hazard when climbing at maximum rate?
A) The envelope may collapse.
B) Deflation ports may be forced open.
C) The rapid flow of air may extinguish the burner and pilot light.

456.                             H415                                 PVT
In a balloon, best fuel economy in level flight can be accomplished by
A) riding the haze line in a temperature inversion.
B) short blasts of heat at high frequency.
C) long blasts of heat at low frequency.

457.                               J37                         PVT
(Refer to figure 27, area 2.) The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate VFR during
daylight hours over the town of Cooperstown between 1,200 feet AGL and 10,000 feet MSL are
A) 1 mile and clear of clouds.
B) 1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.
C) 3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.

458.                              A20                           PVT
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least
three takeoffs and three landings in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is
required, of the same type, within the preceding

A) 90 days.
B) 12 calendar months.
C) 24 calendar months.

459.                              B11                              PVT
In addition to a valid Airworthiness Certificate, what documents or records must be aboard an
aircraft during flight?
A) Aircraft engine and airframe logbooks, and owner's manual.
B) Radio operator's permit, and repair and alteration forms.
C) Operating limitations and Registration Certificate.

460.                              B13                              PVT
Which records or documents shall the owner or operator of an aircraft keep to show compliance
with an applicable Airworthiness Directive?
A) Aircraft maintenance records.
B) Airworthiness Certificate and Pilot's Operating Handbook.
C) Airworthiness and Registration Certificates.






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