Ballooning
From Basics to Record Breaking
John Christopher(Author)
The Crowood Press Ltd
Published on 27. August 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-1-86126-423-7 (ISBN)
Description
A practical and un-to-date introduction to every aspect of ballooning, guides the novice throughout the whole process of flying from understanding the theory to managing a smooth landing. There is a section on competitive flying, record breaking, night flying and "extreme" ballooning. Topics include: the workings of a hot-air balloon, equipment and instrumentation; practical instruction in flying, fuel management and landing; the art of retrieving; attending events and putting on displays; advanced ballooning "on the edge"; advice on air law; and an introduction to meteorology.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ramsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
8pp colour illustrations, 90 b&w photographs, 16 line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 190 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86126-423-7 (9781861264237)
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John Christopher started flying balloons in the 1980s and has flown almost every size from tine one-man cloudhoppers to huge people-carriers. He is also a journalist and author specializing in all aspects of aviation. For twelve years he edited Aerostat, the journal of British Balloon & Airship Club. Resident - Ulverstone, Cumbria