Balloon Flying Handbook [[electronic resource] ] : FAA-H-8083-11A |
Autore | Administration Federal Aviation |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., 2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (700 p.) |
Disciplina | 629.13322 |
Soggetto topico |
Balloonists -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Balloons -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Balloons -- Piloting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Balloons Instrument flying Balloons - Piloting - United States Mechanical Engineering Engineering & Applied Sciences Aeronautics Engineering & Astronautics |
Soggetto genere / forma |
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Handbooks and manuals. |
ISBN | 1-62087-328-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Introduction to Balloon Flight Training; Purpose of Balloon Flight Training; Role of the FAA; Role of the Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE); Role of the Flight Instructor; Sources of Flight Training; Practical Test Standards; Flight Safety Practices; Collision Avoidance; Runway Incursion Avoidance; Use of Checklists; Positive Transfer of Controls; Aeronautical Decision-Making; Hazardous Attitudes and Antidotes; Learning How To Recognize and Cope With Stress; Developing Risk Assessment Skills; Evaluating ADM Skills
Crew Resource ManagementSingle-Pilot Resource Management; Human Resources; Risk Management; Situational Awareness; The Decision-Making Process; Defining the Problem; Choosing a Course of Action; Implementing Decisions and Evaluating Outcomes; The DECIDE Model; Balloon Certificate Eligibility Requirements; Aeronautical Knowledge, Private Pilot; Flight Proficiency, Private Pilot; Aeronautical Knowledge, Commercial Pilot; Flight Proficiency, Commercial Pilot; Introduction to Integrated Airman Certification and/or Rating Application (IACRA); Chapter Summary Chapter 2: Hot Air Balloon Design, Systems, and TheoryIntroduction; History; Physics; Why Do Balloons Fly?; Balloon Components; Envelope; Special Shape Balloons; Thermal Airships; Heater System; Basket; Instruments; Fuel Tanks; Inflation Fans; Transport/Chase Vehicle; Quick/Safety Release; Miscellaneous Items; Aircraft Documents; Airworthiness Certificate; Certificate of Aircraft Registration; Aircraft Owner/Operator Responsibilities; Aircraft Maintenance; Balloon Inspections; Annual Inspection; 100 Hour Inspection; Preflight Inspections; Preventative Maintenance; Repairs and Alterations Airworthiness Directives (ADs)Choosing a Balloon; Advantages of Balloon Sizes; Selecting a New or Used Balloon; Balloon Brands; Chapter Summary; Chapter 3: Preflight Planning; Introduction; Purpose of Flight; Weather; Navigation; Performance Planning; Special Conditions; Cold Weather Flying; Mountain Flying; The Ground Crew; Flying in New Territory; Equipment; Personal Preparation; Chapter Summary; Chapter 4: Weather Theory and Reports; Introduction; The Atmosphere; Composition; The Standard Atmosphere; Measurement of Atmospheric Pressure; Temperature; Temperature Scales Temperature VariationsTemperature Variations with Topography; Temperature Variation with Altitude; Heat Transfer; Radiation; Conduction; Convection; The Adiabatic Process; Air Masses; Characteristics; Pressure Systems; Fronts; Types of Fronts; Cold Front; Stationary Front; Occluded Front; Surface Fronts; Winds and Currents; Atmospheric Circulation; Coriolis Force; Pressure Gradient; Surface Friction; Wind Patterns; Convective Currents; The Jet Stream; Local and Small-Scale Winds; Gradient Winds; Orographic Winds; Anabatic Winds; Katabatic Winds; Clouds; Cloud Formation Ceilings and Visibilities |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910698556903321 |
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How Do Hot Air Balloons Work? |
Autore | Silverman Buffy |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lerner |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (32 p.) : ill |
Disciplina | 629.13322 |
ISBN | 1-5124-4697-1 |
Formato | Musica ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910155731403321 |
Silverman Buffy
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Stratospheric balloons : science and commerce at the edge of space / / Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried |
Autore | Ehrenfried Manfred von |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2021.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XXIV, 354 p. 159 illus., 153 illus. in color.) |
Disciplina | 629.13322 |
Collana | Space Exploration |
Soggetto topico | Balloons |
ISBN | 3-030-68130-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Stratospheric Balloon Descriptions -- Chapter 3. Balloon Elements -- Chapter 4. Mission Drivers and Operations -- Chapter 5. Commercial Corporations and Applications -- Chapter 6. Launch Sites -- Chapter 7. Scientific Flight Types -- Chapter 8. Accomplishments -- Chapter 9. The Balloon World -- Chapter 10. Educating the Next Generation -- Chapter 11. Conclusions. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910484793703321 |
Ehrenfried Manfred von
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Stratospheric balloons : science and commerce at the edge of space / / Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried |
Autore | Ehrenfried Manfred von |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2021.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XXIV, 354 p. 159 illus., 153 illus. in color.) |
Disciplina | 629.13322 |
Collana | Space Exploration |
Soggetto topico | Balloons |
ISBN | 3-030-68130-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Stratospheric Balloon Descriptions -- Chapter 3. Balloon Elements -- Chapter 4. Mission Drivers and Operations -- Chapter 5. Commercial Corporations and Applications -- Chapter 6. Launch Sites -- Chapter 7. Scientific Flight Types -- Chapter 8. Accomplishments -- Chapter 9. The Balloon World -- Chapter 10. Educating the Next Generation -- Chapter 11. Conclusions. |
Record Nr. | UNISA-996466731303316 |
Ehrenfried Manfred von
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Technische Innovation und literarische Repräsentation : Der Traum vom Fliegen von der Antike bis zu den Ballonaufstiegen im Grossbritannien des ausgehenden 18. Jahrhunderts : Eine wissenschaftsgeschichtliche Studie / / von Jessika Wichner |
Autore | Wichner Jessika |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Göttingen, [Germany] : , : Cuvillier Verlag, , 2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (342 pages) |
Disciplina | 629.13322 |
Soggetto topico |
Ballooning
Flight in literature |
ISBN | 3-7369-3508-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | ger |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910794965703321 |
Wichner Jessika
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Technische Innovation und literarische Repräsentation : Der Traum vom Fliegen von der Antike bis zu den Ballonaufstiegen im Grossbritannien des ausgehenden 18. Jahrhunderts : Eine wissenschaftsgeschichtliche Studie / / von Jessika Wichner |
Autore | Wichner Jessika |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Göttingen, [Germany] : , : Cuvillier Verlag, , 2010 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (342 pages) |
Disciplina | 629.13322 |
Soggetto topico |
Ballooning
Flight in literature |
ISBN | 3-7369-3508-0 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | ger |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910816055103321 |
Wichner Jessika
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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