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BFCL.200(b)(2) Tethered hot-air balloon flight rating
ED Decision 2020/003/R
FLIGHT INSTRUCTION FOR THE HOT-AIR BALLOON TETHERED FLIGHT RATING
The instruction flights should cover the following training items:
(a) ground preparations;
(b) weather suitability;
(c) tether points:
(1) upwind; and
(2) downwind;
(d) tether ropes (at least a three-point system, as per the applicable flight manual);
(e) maximum all-up-weight limitation;
(f) crowd control;
(g) pre-take-off checks and briefings;
(h) heating for controlled lift off;
(i) ‘hands off and hands on’ procedure for ground crew;
(j) assessment of lift;
(k) assessment of wind and obstacles;
(l) take-off and controlled climb (at least up to 60 ft (20 m)); and
(m) passenger exchange procedures.