The Ballooning Manual : Pilots, Retrieve Crews and Observers

Bob & Carol Howes

ISBN 10: 1853102849 / ISBN 13: 9781853102844

Editore: Airlife, 1991

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Book condition is near fine. soft cover. 1st edition, published 1991. Text body clean and unmarked throughout the book. Book block clean and unmarked all side. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back. Spine intact. Over-all a great and neat copy of the book. See photos for synopsis and more information. The Ballooning Manual is a comprehensive guide for all balloonists, pilots, retrieve crews, observers, student pilots, and ballooning enthusiasts. Authored by Bob Howes and Carol Howes, this manual covers various aspects of ballooning. Let s delve into the details: Choosing Equipment: Section 1 introduces new crew members to ballooning. It provides insights into selecting the right balloon and other necessary equipment. Additionally, it outlines the qualifications required to become a balloon pilot or crew member. Flight Training: Section 2 focuses on flight training for student pilots. Topics include flight preparation, flying techniques, navigation, emerging procedures, and post-flight actions. Ground Studies: Section 3 covers ground-related aspects. It includes information on landowner relations, the art of retrieving, becoming an observer, balloon maintenance, and general safety. Theory and PPL Examination: Section 4 delves into theory relevant to the PPL (Private Pilot License) written examination papers. It also addresses topics of interest to crew and observers, such as propane handling and navigation.

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• Titolo: The Ballooning Manual : Pilots, Retrieve Crews and Observers
• Editore: Airlife
• Data di pubblicazione: 1991
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1853102849
• ISBN 13: 9781853102844
• Rilegatura: Soft cover
• Condizione: Near Fine
• Condizione della sovraccoperta: No Jacket

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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.