Product Information
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.Product Identifiers
PublisherT.H.E. Crowood Press LTD
ISBN-139781853102844
eBay Product ID (ePID)90714199
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Ballooning Manual
AuthorBob Howes, Carol Howes
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1991
GenreSports
Dimensions
Item Height217mm
Item Width148mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorCarol Howes, Bob Howes
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom