Balloon Flying Handbook 2008

The Balloon Flying Handbook introduces the 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.

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. This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

As outlined in this handbook, the purpose of balloon training is to learn, develop, and refine basic balloon flight skills. These skills include:
• Knowledge of the principles of flight;
• The ability to launch, operate, and land a balloon with competence and precision; and
• The use of good judgment that leads to optimal operational safety and efficiency.

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Student pilots learning to fly balloons, certificated 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.