CS 31GB.81 Operating instructions

• ED Decision 2011/012/R found in: CS-31GB Initial issue - Free Gas Balloons (Dec 2011)

CS 31GB.81 Operating instructions ED Decision 2011/012/R (a) Operating instructions must be furnished in a Flight Manual with each balloon. (b) The Flight Manual must contain: (1) a description of the balloon and its technical equipment with explanatory sketches; (2) operating limitations, normal procedures (including rigging, inflation, deflation and tethered flight (if applicable)), emergency procedures, and other relevant information specific to the balloon’s operating characteristics and necessary for safe operation. This section of the manual requires approval; (3) specification of the permissible lifting gas; (4) information for ground handling, transport and storage. (c) The operating limitations, normal and emergency procedures, and other relevant information specific to the balloon’s operating characteristics and necessary for safe operation must be provided to the pilot.