曝光台 注意防骗
网曝天猫店富美金盛家居专营店坑蒙拐骗欺诈消费者
• Fueling adapter—adapters are required to connect the balloon fuel tanks to the propane source. Pilots should carry their own adapters to ensure the adapters are clean and not worn. Dirty and worn adapters may damage a fuel system.
• Compass—compasses are used to track pibals, check map orientations, and navigate the balloon. While almost any good quality compass will do, the best kind to use is probably the sighting compass.
• Fire extinguisher—most balloons now come equipped with small fire extinguishers affixed to the basket. If one is present, it will be inspected during the annual inspection. These fire extinguishers are often too small to extinguish grass fires or serious basket fires caused by a propane leak. In the case of a propane-leak fire, turning off a valve usually extinguishes the fire. This is a better use of pilot time than fumbling for a fire extinguisher that might not extinguish the fire.
• First aid kit—the location and contents of first aid kits vary. Some pilots keep a small first aid kit in their balloon; some keep one in the chase vehicle. A frequent topic at Safety Seminars, the contents of the kit often depend on the area of the country in which the balloon is flown.
can attack the composition of the balloon’s fabric and render it unairworthy).
• Vehicle suitability—terrain, vehicle road clearance, and number of chase crew members are factors that determine the suitability of a transport/chase vehicle. Quick/Safety Release
Safety restraints, referred to as “quick releases” or “safety tie downs,” are used in balloon inflations. They are designed to restrain the balloon from movement in breezy or windy conditions.
There are several different types of safety restraints available, but none are part of the aircraft certification process. This lack of aircraft certification has led to controversy over the use of safety restraints among ballooning enthusiasts. Since event participation often requires their use for safety reasons, the use of safety restraints is now recommended for balloon launches. Each type of restraint has its own advantages and disadvantages which a pilot can learn via observation and discussion with an instructor and/or other balloon pilots. When a pilot decides to utilize a safety restraint, it is important to follow the balloon manufacturer’s recommendations on how to attach it to the balloon superstructure. Many balloons have been seriously damaged by using an improperly attached restraint in excessive winds.
2-11
Figure 2-14. Standard Airworthiness Certificate.
• Spares—the following are recommended spares to carry in the chase vehicle or to have on hand:
* Local and aeronautical maps
* Helium tank and pibals (pilot balloons)
* Quick pins and carabiners
* Gloves and helmets
* Envelope fabric and/or patches
* Refueling adapters
* Spare tire for the trailer
* Extra fuel for the fan
* Extra strikers/igniters
Aircraft DocumentsAirworthiness Certificate
An Airworthiness Certificate is issued by a representative of the FAA after the balloon has been inspected, is found to meet the requirements of 14 CFR part 31, and is in condition for safe operation. The Airworthiness Certificate must be displayed in the aircraft so it is legible to the passengers and crew whenever it is operated. [Figure 2-14] The Airworthiness Certificate is transferred with the aircraft except when it is sold to a foreign purchaser.
A Standard Airworthiness Certificate is issued for aircraft type certificated in the normal category for manned free balloons. A Standard Airworthiness Certificate remains in effect as long as the aircraft receives the required maintenance and is properly registered in the United States. Flight safety relies,
• Drop line—drop lines allow ground crew to assist the pilot in landing in a confined area, or to move the balloon to an area better suited for deflation and retrieving. A good drop line has a quick release provision; is easy to deploy, recover and store; and is easy for a person on the ground to handle. Webbing is a popular drop line material because it is strong. Webbing is hard to roll up, but easy to store. Half-inch nylon braid is strong and is easily rolled into a ball and put in a bag.
• Gloves—pilots and crew members should develop the habit of wearing gloves anytime they handle the balloon and associated equipment. A well fitting pair of gloves can reduce the injuries that occur while handling balloon equipment, such as rope, cables, bag handles, etc. In the case of a small fuel leak at a burner fitting, gloves can minimize a potentially disastrous situation.
Gloves should be made of light colored smooth leather to reflect/deflect propane, and gauntlet style to cover the wrist. Avoid synthetic material which melts in heat and ventilated gloves which let in flame or gas. A second pair of gloves, of appropriate rubberized material and looser fit, can be used to conduct refueling operations.
中国航空网 www.aero.cn
航空翻译 www.aviation.cn
本文链接地址：
Balloon Flying Handbook(26)
