The Ballooning Manual

by Bob Howes (Author), Carol Howes (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1991

  $5.81

  A comprehensive manual for all balloonists, pilots, retrieve crews, observers, student pilots and all ballooning enthusiasts. Section 1 covers ballooning in general, as an introduction to new and would be crew members; together with hints on choosing a balloon it covers the other equipment required and the qualifications necessary to become a balloon pilot or crew member. Section 2 is involved with flight training for student pilots and includes preparation for flight, flying techniques, navigation, emerging procedures and actions after flight. Section 3 is concerned with ground studies, including information on landowner relations, the art of retrieving, how to become an observer, balloon maintance and general safety. Section 4 covers the theory relevant to the PPL written examination papers and also subjects of interest to crew and observers such as propone handling and navigation.