HABFM-1401001
VERSION: 07_9
FLIGHT MANUAL
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BALLONS CHAIZE
FLIGHT MANUAL
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IV.13
Tethered flight
IV.13.1
Equipment
The equipment must be approved by Ballons Chaize, and in all cases:
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The resistance line must have a minimum rating of 3 t;
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The carabiners must have a minimum rating of 5 t.
IV.13.2
Emplacement
The selected terrain must be free of electrical power lines or nearby obstacles; It must measure at
least 50 m x 50 m, and in all cases must be at least twice the height of the balloon;
The downwind part of the site must be free of obstacles in case one of the mooring lines breaks;
No member of the public, other than the passengers, must not be in the area between the
anchorage points.
IV.13.3
Anchorage
The balloon must be solidly anchored. Two lines must be anchored to the ground upwind and
attached to the two corners opposite the windbreak by means of carabiners, to the envelope
carabiners. It is critically important that mechanical strain is lengthwise along the carabiners and
not sideways; otherwise the carabiner could twist and snap. This can be avoided by the use of
tethering rings, with three holes, into which the carabiners can be hooked. On the windward side, a
single chord is sufficient. This is fixed to a bridle attached to two carabiners on the load frame on
the windbreak side. This single cord can be attached to a fixed or mobile point. Length of the cords
will be adjusted depending on available space and wind strength. Ensure that spectators are kept at
a distance: cords may be suddenly and violently stretched tight by wind gusts.
The anchorage lines as well as the anchoring points must be rated for 3 t. These cords must be
inspected before each tethered flight.
If a vehicle is being used as an anchorage point, ensure that the handbrake and gear lever are both
engaged. Provide a clear safety perimeter around the vehicle.