Flight Manual for Gas Balloons of Type NL-STU
Issue 2.0
May 02, 2016
Page 8-1
Chapter 8 – Checklists
8.1 Introduction
Checklists are lists of instructions describing necessary procedures in the correct order to en-
sure that individual measures and checks are not forgotten. They are also intended to relieve
the mental burden on the persons performing the tasks.
The legally binding checklists for the preflight checks are contained in the maintenance manual
of the balloon. Recommended instructions for emergency and normal operating procedures are
contained in Chapters 3 and 4 of this manual. Every pilot is called on to draft his own personal
checklists on the basis of these instructions and to adapt them according to his own specific
requirements.
The following is a suggested set of checklists for the instruction of passengers as well as
tech-
nical
instructions for use during operation of the gas balloon. These lists are
not complete
and
provide a basic framework to which the pilot can add his own personal comments.
8.2 Checklists
Instruction of passengers:
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Clear instruction
:
The pilot must give clear instructions. The passengers must follow
these instructions in all situations.
□
Position in basket
:
Each passenger must be assigned a specific position in the
basket. He must move into this position immediately during landing
and in emergency situations.
□
Objects
:
All objects that are not required must always be tidied away and
secured against falling out.
□
Landing
:
For landing, all occupants of the basket must hold on tightly to the
rope handle inside the basket. The muscles in the legs must be
tensed and the knees bent slightly. The landing procedure must be
observed by all to prevent surprise due to the basket touching
down suddenly.
□
Disembarking:
No-one may leave the basket until the pilot has given the
instruction to do so.
