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Recently added (How To) Video Tutorials & Presentations
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About your host: Jeff A Thompson has flown competition for nearly 5 decades. Starting at a young age, placing 3rd at the National Championships and winning the regional championships at age 18 in 1978. This would rank him as the #5 pilot in the country and earn him a place on the United States World Team along with pilots such as Sid Cutter and Bruce Comstock & David Schaefer. Three decades later he would still be winning events like the Carolina Balloon Fest in 2008 and become a 6 time Florida state champion. Even more than three decades later he would still rank as the #10 pilot in the United States. His skill and techniques have made him a constant top performer in balloon competition. "Perfection is not our goal, Perfection is our standard"
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Student Training
The presentations in this Sub-Category were made from actual student training lessons. These are just examples of items learned during their flight. This is not to be considered a training syllabus but more a reference of things learned. They are a great resource of tips.
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Student Flight Lesson THREE
This presentation is a documentary log of the actual third flight lesson. This flight was taken on 09/12/18
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Second Flight Lesson
This is a flight log pdf from the second flight lesson of a new student. This is only an example of what was covered in that lesson. This is not to be considered a complete training syllabus. Only an example.
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Student Flight Lesson ONE
This is a tutorial log from the first flight lesson of a new student. This is only an example of what was covered in that lesson. This is not to be considered a complete training syllabus. Only an example.
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Balloon Flying Handbook
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. Occasionally, the word
“must” or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical. The use of such language is not intended to
add to, interpret, or relieve a duty imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).
It is essential for persons using this handbook also to become familiar with and apply the pertinent parts of 14 CFR and
the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Performance standards for demonstrating competence required for pilot
certification are prescribed in the appropriate balloon practical test standard.
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