AMC1 BOP.BAS.115 Passenger briefing

• ED Decision 2018/004/R found in: Balloon Rule Book - Part-BOP Part-BFCL Part-ML CS-31GB CS-31HB CS-31TGB (Sep 2020)

AMC1 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.