AMC1 BFCL.200(b)(2) Tethered hot-air balloon flight rating

• ED Decision 2020/003/R found in: Balloon Rule Book - Part-BOP Part-BFCL Part-ML CS-31GB CS-31HB CS-31TGB (Sep 2020)

AMC1 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.