MANEUVERS AND VENTING

Objective

• To develop proficiency in all previously introduced ground and flight procedures
• Use of the maneuvering vent
• Performance and limitations
• Minimum altitude regulation and airspace
• Introduction to aircraft radio use

Elements

• Dual flight to gain proficiency in previously introduced procedures
• Lauching Over Obstalces
• Use of the maneuvering vent
• Discussion and calculation of performance and limitations
• Discussion of 14 CFR Part 91 flight rules
• Use of sectional chart
• Use of aircraft radio
• Post flight discussion

Equipment

• Balloon Flight Manual
• FAR/AIM book
• Airworthy balloon
• Aircraft radio

Instructor’s Actions

• Pre-flight discussion of previous lesson plans and the pre-flight lesson plans on Use of Vent, Performance and Limitations, and Normal Landing
• Demonstrate use of the vent
• Discuss and review notations chapter in Balloon Flight Manual
• Demonstrate weight and density altitude calculations
• Review 14 CFR Part 91 and use of sectional chart
• Demonstrate use of aircraft radio
• Supervise performance of normal landings
• Critique proficiency in maneuvers

Student’s Actions

1.     Pre-flight discussion

a.     Use of maneuvering vent

b.    Performance and Limitations

c.     Calculate weight and pressure requirement for flight.

d.    Density altitude calculations.

2.     Perform each maneuver as directed

a.     Flight planning - draw proposed flight track

b.    Inflation

c.     Launch over Obstalces

d.    Maneuvers previously introduced

e.     Observes minimum altitude and air space regulations

f.      Uses proper aircraft terminology and procedure

g.     Normal Approach & Landing

h.      Monitor progress of flight on sectional

i.       Post-flight discussion

Completion Standards

Student demonstrates through oral quizzing and sample problems that he/she is familiar with the use of load and pressure charts and the information in the Balloon Flight Manual; proficiency in all previously practiced maneuvers, the proper and safe use of the maneuvering vent, normal approaches and landings, observes minimum altitude and airspace regulations during flight and demonstrates proper radio procedures and terminology.