The Ballooning Manual - Softcover

Howes, R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853102849 ISBN 13: 9781853102844

Publisher: Airlife Pub Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Airlife Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1853102849
• ISBN 13: 9781853102844
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256