THE PRACTICAL GUIDE OF THE HOT AIR BALLOON PILOT

Author: FOUBERT Philippe
Publisher: Cépaduès Éditions

Format in mm : 170 x 240
Binding : Paperback

Publication date : 9 juin 17

Lighter than air... Since its origins in the late 18th century, the hot-air balloon has never ceased to amaze. Conceived thanks to the intelligence of two brothers from the Ardèche region of France, it has undergone a long series of evolutions that have finally brought it to the design we know today. While the materials and processes used to produce the hot air differed greatly from one inventor and one era to the next, the principle and purpose remained perfectly identical. Despite the great age of balloons, the magic of an ascent is still intact, to the delight of their pilots and the general public.

This new edition of this little guide is a summary of the maneuvers that every novice balloonist needs to learn and improve throughout his or her career. It recalls the main safety measures and describes all the elements that make up the most irrational and sympathetic aircraft that the human imagination has ever conceived. These pages are packed with technical and practical information. They provide highly personal advice for beginners and enthusiasts alike, whether they be crew members, novice pilots or experienced aeronauts.