Commercial Pilot License (CPL) - Balloon Flight Practice Questions

You are preparing for a balloon flight. What is the first step in your pre-flight checklist?

• AA. Check the weather conditions
• BB. Prepare the basket
• CC. Ensure passenger safety
• DD. Inflate the envelope

During a flight, you notice that your balloon is drifting toward a restricted area. What should you do?

• AA. Decrease altitude
• BB. Increase altitude
• CC. Inflate the envelope more
• DD. Change direction

What is the maximum allowable weight for your hot air balloon during flight?

• AA. 1000 lbs
• BB. It varies by balloon type
• CC. 1500 lbs
• DD. 1200 lbs

You are in flight and notice the envelope's temperature is dropping. What action should you take?

• AA. Land immediately
• BB. Monitor the temperature
• CC. Adjust the burner
• DD. Add more fuel

During a flight, the wind suddenly picks up. What should you do?

• AA. Ignore it
• BB. Fly higher
• CC. Descend rapidly
• DD. Land as soon as possible