Balloon Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-11A (Color Print)

Download or read book Balloon Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-11A (Color Print) written by Federal Aviation Federal Aviation Administration and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the official FAA Balloon Flying Handbook: FAA-H-8083-11A. This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-11, Balloon Flying Handbook, dated 2001. Released in 2008, includes all errata/addenda as of 2021. Printed in Color. Full size: 8.5 x 11 inches. 250 pages. 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.