| Balloon Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-11A) Contributor(s): Administration, Federal Aviation (Author), Transportation, U. S. Department of (Author) |
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ISBN: 1490446443 ISBN-13: 9781490446448 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $11.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Aviation - Piloting & Flight Instruction |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (1.30 lbs) 252 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This 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. 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. 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). There are different ways of teaching, as well as performing flight procedures and maneuvers, and many variations in the explanations of aerodynamic theories and principles. This handbook adopts a selective method and concept to flying balloons. The discussions and explanations reflect the most commonly used practices and principles. |