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BOP.BAS.115 Passenger briefing
ED Decision 2018/004/R
GENERAL
(a) Passengers should be given a verbal briefing and demonstration about safety matters in such a way that the information is easily retained and applied during the landing and in the case of an emergency situation.
(b) The briefing/demonstration should include the following items:
(1) safety in relation to ground equipment;
(2) use of internal handholds;
(3) wearing of suitable clothing;
(4) smoking regulations;
(5) in-flight use and stowage of personal belongings and baggage;
(6) importance to remain inside the basket at all times, particularly after landing;
(7) landing positions to be assumed to minimise the effect of the impact during landing;
(8) safe manoeuvring of the balloon on the ground after landing;
(9) use of oxygen-dispensing equipment, if applicable; and
(10) other emergency equipment provided for individual passenger use, if applicable.
(c) Part or all of the verbal briefing may be provided additionally by a safety briefing card on which pictorial instructions indicate the correct landing position.
(d) Before take-off, the correct landing position should be demonstrated.
(e) Before commencing the landing phase, passengers should be required to practise the correct landing position.
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