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Balloon Flying Handbook

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Balloon Flying Handbook
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Federal Aviation Administration
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
Category/GenreAir sports and recreations
ISBN/Barcode 9781602390690
ClassificationsDewey:797.51
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date 6 September 2007
Publication Country United States

Description

For pilots ready to go up, up, and away in their beautiful balloons, this official handbook is a must-have. Created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it conforms to the agency's certification standards and offers both beginning and experienced balloonists the essential knowledge necessary for safe piloting. It includes information on how to choose a balloon that best meets your needs; advice on preparing for a flight (weather checking, inspecting equipment, selecting a launch site, picking a crew); detailed instructions for inflating, launching, and landing a balloon; in-flight maneuvers for navigating in wind; regulations for balloon maintenance; requirements for earning a pilot certificate; and more.

Author Biography

The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. It regulates and oversees the aviation industry, pilot licensing, and airspace with the goal of providing "the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world."