Ballonbau Worner NL-1000/STU Flight Manual Download

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Flight Manual

for GAS BALLOONS

of Type NL-STU

EASA.DE.21G. 0007
EASA.DE.M.F. 0560
EASA.DE.M.G. 0560
EASA.ADOA.

037

Ballonbau Wörner GmbH

www.ballonbau.de

Zirbelstrasse 57c

T: +49 (0)821 450 40 60

86154 Augsburg

F: +49 (0)821 41 96 41

GERMANY

E: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for NL-1000/STU

Page 1: ...OONS of Type NL STU EASA DE 21G 0007 EASA DE M F 0560 EASA DE M G 0560 EASA ADOA 037 Ballonbau W rner GmbH www ballonbau de Zirbelstrasse 57c T 49 0 821 450 40 60 86154 Augsburg F 49 0 821 41 96 41 GE...

Page 2: ..._________________ Manufacturer Ballonbau W rner GmbH Zirbelstrasse 57 c 86154 Augsburg Germany The balloon specified above is to be operated in accordance with the procedures described herein and the...

Page 3: ...eport PRELIMINARY OBSERVATION For reasons of legibility male pronouns are used through out this Flight Manual All details referring to persons apply equally however to both men and women kg Date of we...

Page 4: ...12 09 2016 4 4 2 2 Toggle fastening to the load ring 4 3 25 07 2016 10059371 12 09 2016 4 4 2 3 Ballast bags 4 5 25 07 2016 10059371 12 09 2016 4 11 Landing 4 15 25 07 2016 10059371 12 09 2016 5 3 2...

Page 5: ...Flight Manual for Gas Balloons of Type NL STU Issue 2 0 May 10 2019 Page III...

Page 6: ...02 05 2016 10 05 2019 02 05 2016 02 05 2016 10 05 2019 12 09 2016 12 09 2016 02 05 2016 10 05 2019 02 05 2016 02 05 2016 02 05 2016 02 05 2016 02 05 2016 02 05 2016 02 05 2016 02 05 2016 02 05 2016 0...

Page 7: ...binations 2 4 2 6 Minimum ballast 2 4 2 7 Number of persons in the basket 2 5 2 7 1 Minimum crew 2 5 2 7 2 Basket size and number of occupants 2 5 2 8 Minimum equipment 2 5 2 9 Appendix 2 6 2 10 Maxim...

Page 8: ...ring the envelope 4 5 4 4 2 5 Inflation method for envelope held down with sand bags 4 6 4 4 3 Attaching the inflation tube 4 7 4 5 Inflating with lifting gas 4 8 4 6 Making the ropes ready 4 10 4 7 F...

Page 9: ...2 2 Emergency opening 6 1 6 2 2 3 Appendix opening 6 2 6 2 3 Load belt 6 2 6 3 Load ring 6 2 6 4 Basket 6 2 6 5 Sand bags and sand containers 6 3 6 6 Trail rope 6 3 6 7 Ropes 6 3 6 7 1 Holding ropes...

Page 10: ...s 8 1 Introduction 8 1 8 2 Checklists 8 1 Chapter 9 Combination with components from other manufacturers 9 1 Introduction 9 1 9 2 Basket 9 1 Appendix 1 Ultramagic TEKNO Basket A1 1 Appendix 2 Use of t...

Page 11: ...lope There is a risk of fatal injury 1 1 Introduction This Flight Manual is intended to provide pilots and instructors with the information and assis tance required to enable the safe operation of gas...

Page 12: ...nds 1 kg 2 204 lb 1 lb 0 454 kg FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAI F d ration A ronautique Internationale ISA standard atmosphere Standard air pressure 1013 25 hPa Standard air temperature 15 C S...

Page 13: ...ectly affect safety but is important or unusual 1 5 General description A manned gas balloon is a lighter than air aircraft It consists of a gas tight envelope with a basket suspended beneath it The b...

Page 14: ...NL STU Issue 2 0 May 02 2016 Page 1 4 1 6 Description of a gas balloon A complete description of the gas balloon and its layout can be found in Chapter 6 of this Flight Manual Fig 1 Schematic represen...

Page 15: ...mber serial number and year of manufacture are indi cated on the identification plate The identification plate is attached in the following positions Fig 2 Marking on the envelope stain less steel pla...

Page 16: ...ons at the take off site and on the ability of the pilot 2 2 3 Thermals and gusts If strong thermals are forecast the balloon should be landed as soon as the thermals arise if possible or the flight s...

Page 17: ...ltitude and listen out that there is no sound of gas escaping If you intend to take off with the envelope not taut perform the trial opening of the valve by pulling the line after the desired inflatio...

Page 18: ...g to the envelope An envelope that is moist inside may only be filled if it can be as sured that the parachute itself and an area 1 meter wide around the parachute opening are dry or have first been r...

Page 19: ...V 135 x 115 cm x x x x Basket VI 145 x 125 cm x x x Lightweight basket 125 x 105 cm x x x x x Fabric walled basket 125 x 105 cm x x x x x x permissible combination 2 6 Minimum ballast Loading may onl...

Page 20: ...rson Basket II 95 x 80 cm 2 persons 2 persons 2 persons Basket III 110 x 95 cm 3 persons 3 persons 3 persons Basket IV 125 x 105 cm 4 persons 4 persons 4 persons 4 persons 4 persons Basket V 135 x 115...

Page 21: ...aking ballast required for reestablishing equilibrium of a 1000 m balloon is cal culated using the following rule of thumb Rate of descent in m s squared times the drag coefficient of the balloon size...

Page 22: ...It is permissible to exceed this limit and ascend to an altitude of up to 12 000 ft 3 600 m for a maximum of 30 minutes At altitudes above 12 000 ft 3 600 m an uninterrupted supply of oxygen to all o...

Page 23: ...the pilot must focus his concentration primarily on the balloon and its flight path For this reason the passengers must be given calm and thorough instruction prior to take off in how to behave during...

Page 24: ...tion of the balloon NOTE Balloons that are filled with pure hydrogen burn with a tall low pressure jet of flame Gas fire during deflation The following procedure must be observed in the event of a fir...

Page 25: ...ery late he must quickly decide whether it is possible to rise above the obstacle safely CAUTION The effect of dropping ballast to cause the balloon to gain altitude or pulling the parachute to lose a...

Page 26: ...re contact The following procedure must be observed in this case WARNING Contact between the suspended basket and the ground constitutes a danger to life and limb Parachute Pull the parachute to initi...

Page 27: ...ely during the flight Emergency call Depending on the situation place an emergency call Drop ballast Reduce fast rate of descent by dropping ballast emergency ballast Passengers Instruct for the event...

Page 28: ...nt The following procedure must be observed in this case 3 8 2 Conspicuously low pulling force required to open the parachute If it is possible to pull the parachute with little resistance the parachu...

Page 29: ...ndix pull close line must be released or cut with a pull close line knife Appendix The appendix anchor lines must be released or if necessary anchor lines cut with a knife Emergency call Depending on...

Page 30: ...ent approach the ground slowly Appendix The appendix anchor lines must be pulled tight to prevent anchor lines the envelope from acting as a sail after landing Sand bags Any sand bags not required for...

Page 31: ...s the basket a strong increase in the lifting capacity of the balloon is to be expected This must be compensated by venting lifting gas Emergency call Place an emergency call as early as possible Flig...

Page 32: ...should not exceed 15 knots If strong thermals are forecast the balloon should be landed as soon as the thermals arise if possible or the flight should be planned in such a way that the flight altitude...

Page 33: ...nflation site that are not electrostatically conductive must be made damp 4 4 2 Preparing the balloon prior to the start of inflation Before laying out the balloon the inflation team must be instructe...

Page 34: ...le fastening the load ring The suspension rope attached to the load belt above the differently colored marking is the first to be fastened and is fastened to the load ring at the toggle centrally abov...

Page 35: ...Flight Manual for Gas Balloons of Type NL STU Issue 2 0 May 02 2016 Page 4 4 Fig 6 Representation of the toggle assignment...

Page 36: ...hute opening for tears or damage Then pull the parachute line out of the balloon through the parachute opening until its lower end only extends approx 2 m out of the stretched out appendix Lay the par...

Page 37: ...n towards the in flation tarp while the other one lies above it on top The four holding down patches are located on the four seams on the upper reinforced section of envelope two seams on the left and...

Page 38: ...n fabric for low inflation pressures up to 20 mbar is fastened to the inflation socket by means of an elastic fastener The inflation tube for high inflation pres sures up to 12 bar is fastened to the...

Page 39: ...n proof lamp fulfilling the requirements for explosion protection ATEX in Zone 1 accord ing to the currently valid standards Entering the envelope after inflation is strictly prohibited ZONE 0 RISK OF...

Page 40: ...e holding belt of the inflation aid This is achieved by pulling the wooden toggle of the holding belt out of the loop towards the parachute The person performing this task stands on the right hand sid...

Page 41: ...moved by pulling on the pull open line When doing this the pull down line of the inflation socket must be held tightly and the inflation socket must be lowered slowly 4 6 Making the ropes ready Check...

Page 42: ...gs and or from ballast bag holders on the load ring and be secured against swinging and coming loose CAUTION Unsecured sand bags can cause damage fall down or become detached in the event of a hard to...

Page 43: ...ted at in the basket in how to behave correctly during the flight Correct behavior during flight landing and during the performance of emergency procedures is of particular importance At the very leas...

Page 44: ...en up their place in the basket procedures are commenced to achieve equilibrium neutral buoyancy of the balloon Once the balloon is in equilibrium the foreseeable quantity of ballast required for the...

Page 45: ...e indicates the maximum permissible degree of opening for venting gas dur ing maneuvering WARNING Pulling hard on the parachute line for a long time results in the need for a large quantity of braking...

Page 46: ...e landing Has the instruction to passengers on how to behave during landing been repeated Have all unnecessary instruments and baggage been stowed safely in the basket bags Has the bench been put away...

Page 47: ...Flight Manual for Gas Balloons of Type NL STU Issue 2 0 July 25 2016 Page 4 15 EXAMPLE Balloon size 1000 m rate of descent 3 m s drag coefficient 4 3 x 3 x 4 36 kg of braking ballast...

Page 48: ...positioned on whichever side of the basket is facing in the direction of flight NOTE Ballonbau W rner recommends flying with a trail rope Positioning the sand bags on the drag side prevents them from...

Page 49: ...rohibited To deflate the balloon the parachute must be kept completely open until the envelope comes to rest on the ground Depending on the weather situation and landing conditions deflation of the en...

Page 50: ...he edge protection prevents sharp kinking of the parachute opening during packing and transport of the envelope This preventive measure is necessary to prevent damage to the cable that is incorporated...

Page 51: ...a polyurethane coating manufactured since 2007 may only be packed in materials that are free of plasticizers All tarpaulins that are coated with polyethylene polypro pylene or polyurethane are suitab...

Page 52: ...depending on their type and volume The following sizes of gas balloon are listed in FAI class AA Balloon volume Class 250 m or less AA 1 250 m to 400 m AA 2 400 m to 600 m AA 3 600 m to 900 m AA 4 90...

Page 53: ...f mass MATOM is a theoretical value that is depend ent on various factors such as the altitude of the take off site outside temperature etc The value for the lifting capacity H2 1 16 kg m is used for...

Page 54: ...g 75 kg 857 kg 1000 m 1140 kg Lightweight basket 178 kg 75 kg 887 kg 1000 m 1140 kg Fabric walled basket 155 kg 75 kg 591 kg 15 C air temperature 1013 25 hPa 1 225 kg m Take off at mean sea level Mean...

Page 55: ...ed as a parachute opening It combines the maneuvering valve and quick deflation functions In traditional netted balloons these tasks were shared between the flap valve and the rip panel The deflation...

Page 56: ...from the suspension ropes uniformly into the envelope The suspension ropes that lead to the load ring are hooked into the stainless steel rings 6 3 Load ring The load ring forms the connection betwee...

Page 57: ...oconut fiber rope with a diameter of 30 mm and a length of 50 m is recom mended 6 7 Ropes 6 7 1 Holding ropes The two holding ropes are attached at the upper cross seam of the envelope During inflatio...

Page 58: ...s for the elec trostatic charge The discharge paths start at the parachute are routed via the envelope to the appendix or via the suspension ropes and end in the stainless steel cables of the basket T...

Page 59: ...creases as the altitude increases Mechanical and electronic altimeters with corresponding certification can be used provided that they meet the specific operational requirements 6 10 2 Variometer Vari...

Page 60: ...rried out to ensure that the balloon is in a good general condition Inspection after 10 flights or after a hard landing Annual inspection Inspection after 15 years or more than 1 500 hours of operatio...

Page 61: ...organizations The pilot owner may only perform the preventive maintenance tasks that are described in greater detail in the balloon s Instructions for Contin ued Airworthiness manual 7 4 Transport by...

Page 62: ...tion in order to ensure that the floor of the basket also receives sufficient ventilation NOTE The practice revealed that envelopes which were packed dry nevertheless showed spots of mold in the area...

Page 63: ...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 com...

Page 64: ...situation been checked again Have the inflation tube and inflation socket been removed Is the appendix closing device functioning properly Has a trial pull of the parachute been carried out Is the ap...

Page 65: ...ponents from other manufacturers may be used with gas bal loons of type NL STU 9 2 Basket Baskets of type TEKNO CT 01 and CT 02 from Ultramagic may be used following modification in accordance with Su...

Page 66: ...alloons of Type NL STU Issue 2 0 May 10 2019 Page A 1 Appendix Annex 1 Ultramagic TEKNO Basket on request Annex 2 Use of the fabric walled basket on request Annex 3 Handling of gases during operation...

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