A Short Course On The Theory And Operation Of The Free Balloon

Author : U S Department of Transportation
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160869433
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (694 download)

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Download or read book Balloon Flying Handbook 2008 written by U S Department of Transportation and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Balloon Flying Handbook introduces basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential for piloting balloons. It introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. This handbook is for student pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates. Student pilots learning to fly balloons, certified pilots preparing for additional balloon ratings or who desire to improve their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, and commercial balloon pilots teaching balloon students how to fly should find this handbook helpful. This book introduces the prospective pilot to the realm of balloon flight and provides information and guidance to all balloon pilots in the performance of various balloon maneuvers and procedures. It is essential for persons using this handbook to become familiar with and apply the pertinent parts of 14CFR and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Performance standards for demonstrating competence required for pilot certification are prescribed in the appropriate balloon practical test standard.