Balloon Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-11A) by Federal Aviation Administration

Balloon Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-11A) by Federal Aviation Administration

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 (FA). 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.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781490446448
ISBN 10	1490446443
Title	Balloon Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-11A)
Author	Federal Aviation Administration
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Year published	2013-06-14
Number of pages	252
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.