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1
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To terminate an operation prematurely when it is seen that the desired result will not occur.

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Abort

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In weather, the term used for the horizontal transport of heat by the wind.

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Advection

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The actual distance between an aircraft and the terrain over which it is flying.

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Absolute altitude

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AN FAA publication that informs the aviation public, in a systematic way, of nonregulatory material.

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Advisory circular (AC)

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An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage. (NTSB 830.2)

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Accident

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A reference publication for pilots.

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Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

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A regulatory notice sent out by the FAA to the registered owner of an aircraft informing him or her of a condition that prevents the aircraft from meeting its conditions for airworthiness. Compliance requirements will be stated in the AD.

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Airworthiness directive (AD)

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In weather, the change of the temperature of air without transferring heat. In the __________ __________, compression of the air mass results in the warming of the air; conversely, the expansion of the air mass results in cooling of the air.

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Adiabatic process

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The FAA __________ or any person to whom he or she has delegated authority in the matter concerned.

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Administrator

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A person who operates or travels in a balloon or airship.

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Aeronaut

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A systematic approach to the mental process, used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances.

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Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)

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The branch of science that deals with flight and with the operations of all types of aircraft.

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Aeronautics

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13
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A device supported in the air by displacing more than its own weight of air.

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Aerostat

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An air traffic facility that provides pilot briefings and numerous other services.

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Automated flight service station (AFSS)

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15
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Above ground level.

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AGL

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A device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air.

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Aircraft

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17
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An area of land or water that is used for landing and takeoff of an aircraft.

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Airport

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18
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A pressure reading device that, when properly calibrated, indicates the height of the aircraft above mean sea level (MSL). An __________ is a required instrument in a balloon, as directed by 14 CFR Park 31, Airworthiness Standards: Manned Free Balloons.

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Altimeter

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The station pressure (barometric pressure at the location the reading is taken) which has been corrected for the height of the station above sea level.

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Altimeter setting

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20
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Air surrounding the outside of a balloon envelope.

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Ambient air

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21
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In weather, a wind that blows up the slope of a hill or mountain due to increased heating along the valley walls.

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Anabatic winds

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A maintenance team directed by 14 CFR part 91, section 91.409, which states that “no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had-(1) annual inspection…and has been approved for return to service…”

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Annual inspection

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23
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A line attached to the top of most balloons to assist in inflation or deflation. Also called crown line or top handling line.

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Apex line

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24
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__________ by the FAA Administrator or person authorized by the Administrator.

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Approved

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25
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The Greek mathematician’s principle of buoyancy, which states than an object (a balloon) immersed in a fluid (the air) loses as much of its own weight as the weight of the fluid it replaces.

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Archimedes’ Principle

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Air Traffic Control

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ATC

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The continuous broadcast (by radio or telephone) of recorded non-control, essential but routine information in selected terminal areas.

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Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)

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Continuous broadcast (by radio or telephone) of weather conditions at selected locations.

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Automatic Weather Observing System (AWOS)

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28
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Gas ballooning term; used to control buoyancy, and therefore altitude, during flight. __________, usually in the form of sand or water is carried aloft by the gas balloon at launch. As the balloon pilot needs to adjust altitude, a small amount of __________ is jettisoned overboard, thereby reducing the gross weight of the balloon at that point in time. The balloon will then rise to a new pressure altitude, where it will remain until there is another dynamic change in the lift equation.

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Ballast

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29
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A lighter-than-air aircraft that is not engine driven, and that sustains flight through the use of either gas buoyancy or an airborne heater.

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Balloon

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30
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A national association for balloon pilots and enthusiasts in the United States, and affiliated with the National Aeronautic Association.

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Balloon Federation of America (BFA)

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31
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A manual containing operating instructions, limitations, weight, and performance information, which must be available in an aircraft during flight. Portions of the __________ __________ are FAA approved.

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Balloon flight manual

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32
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That portion of a hot air balloon that carries the pilot, passengers, cargo, fuel, and instruments,.

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Basket

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33
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The valve on a propane burner that controls the flow of propane burned to produce heat.

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Blast valve

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34
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Pronounced boh’ lin. A common knot that is easy to tie and until and will not slip.

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Bowline knot

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35
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A measurement of heat. The amount of heat required to raise 1 pound of water from 60 to 61 °F.

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Btu (British thermal unit)

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36
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In ballooning, when the balloon is zero weight and is neither climbing or falling.

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Buoyancy

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37
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A common term meaning to activate the main blast valve and produce a full flame for the purpose of heating the air in the envelope.

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Burn

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38
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Commonly used to describe a balloon that is permanently anchored to the ground.

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Captive balloon

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39
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According to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations: (1) As used with respect to the certification, ratings, privileges, and limitations of airmen, means a broad classification of aircraft. Examples include: airplane; rotorcraft; glider; and lighter-than-air aircraft; and (2) As used with respect to the certification of aircraft, means a grouping of aircraft based upon intended use or operating limitations. Examples include: transport, normal, utility, acrobatic, limited, restricted, and provisional (14 CFR part 1).

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Category

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40
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The lowest broken or overcast layer of clouds or vertical visibility into an obscuration.

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Ceiling

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41
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Code of Federal Regulations

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CFR

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42
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If the pressure of a has is held constant and its absolute temperature is increased the volume of the gas will also increase. This principle is particular relevant in gas ballooning.

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Charles’ Law

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43
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A tool that is used as a human factors aid in aviation safety. It is a systematic and sequential list of all operations that must be performed to properly accomplish a task.

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Checklist

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44
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According to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations: (1) As used with respect to the certification, ratings, privileges, and limitations of airmen, means a classification of aircraft within a category having similar operating characteristics. Examples include: single-engine; multiengine; land; water; gyroplane; helicopter; airship; and free balloon; and (2) As used with respect to the certification of aircraft, means a broad grouping of aircraft having similar characteristics of propulsion, flight or landing. Examples include: airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon, landplane, and seaplane.” (14 CFR part 1)

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Class

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45
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A thin synthetic added to the surface of balloon fabric to lessen porosity and ultraviolet-light damage.

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Coating

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46
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In weather, the leading edge of a cold air mass displacing a warmer air mass.

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Cold front

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47
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Forcing cold air into the envelope, giving it some shape to allow hearing with the heater.

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Cold inflation

48
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A person who, for compensation or hire, is certified to fly an aircraft carry passengers or cargo.

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Commercial pilot

49
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Airspace designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E within which air traffic control service is provided to some or all aircraft.

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Controlled airspace

50
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Generally, the transfer of heat energy in a fluid. As applied to weather, the type of heat transfer occurring in the atmosphere when the found is heated by the sun.

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Convection

51
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A vent, in the side or top of the balloon envelope, which opens to release hot air, and that closes after the release of air automatically.

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Cooling vent

52
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A crewmember who is assigned the responsibility of organizing and directing other crewmembers.

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Crew chief

53
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A line attached to the top of most balloons to assist in the inflation and deflation of the envelope. Sometimes referred to as apex line or top handling line.

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Crown line

54
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Common usage for recent flight experience. In order to carry passengers, a pilot must have performed three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days. In order to carry passengers as night, a pilot must have performed three takeoffs and three landings to a full stope at night (the period beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before sunrise.=).

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Currency

55
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The registered trade name for polyester fabric developed by DuPont.

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Dacron

56
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A term useful in map reading. __________ is the difference between true north and magnetic north, and is usually defined on an aviation sectional map or a topographical map.

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Declination

57
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As defined in the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25, “pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature.” However, a more pertinent definition is that in the Airman’s Information Manual, which explains density altitude as being nothing more than a way to comparatively measure aircraft performance.

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Density altitude

58
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A panel at the top of the balloon envelope that is deployed at landing to release all hot air (or other lifting gas) from the envelope. A parachute top is a form of __________ __________.

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Deflation panel

59
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A person appointed by the Administrator who may accept application for certificates, administer practical exams, and issue pilot certificates. DPEs are considered to be technically qualified, and must have a good industry reputation for professionalism and integrity.

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Designated pilot examiner (DPE)

60
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A gas balloon term used to describe a large, heavy rope, deployed at landing, which orients the balloon (and rip panel) to the wind, and transfers weight from the balloon to the ground, creating a landing flare.

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Drag line

61
Q

Fabric portion of a balloon that contains hot air or gas.

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Envelope

62
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The widest diameter of the envelope

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Equator

63
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When lift equals gravity, as in level flight. __________ at launch is typically that temperature at which after the balloon has been inflated and is standing up (erect), the ground crew is able to hold the balloon in place by resting their hands lightly on the basket.

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Equilibrium

64
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Testing of the envelope fabric for tensile strength, tear strength, and/or porosity. __________ __________ are specified by each balloon manufacturer.

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Fabric test

65
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The federal agency responsible to promote aviation safety through regulation and education.

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

66
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The federal agency which regulates radio communication and communication equipment in the United States.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

67
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The last flight maneuver by an aircraft in a successful landing, wherein the balloon’s descent is reduced to a path nearly parallel to the landing surface.

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Flare

67
Q

The inadvertent extinguishing of a burner flame.

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Flameout

68
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Required for all certified pilots every 24 months in order to retain pilot in command privileges. A __________ __________ consists of at least 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training.

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Flight review

69
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According to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the average forward horizontal distance, of an aircraft in flight, at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by day and prominent lighted objects may be seen and identified by night.

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Flight visibility

70
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Feet per minute

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fpm

71
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Field offices of the FAA, which deal with certification and operation of aircraft.

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Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)

72
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A device of measuring. Required __________ on a hot air balloon are the envelope temperature __________ (pyrometer) and the fuel quantity __________ for each fuel tank. Most balloons also have fuel pressure __________.

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Gauge

73
Q

Portion of a gas balloon that carries the pilot, passengers, cargo, ballast, and instruments.

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Gondola

74
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A vertical section of fabric, often made of two vertical, or numerous horizontal panels, sewn together to make a balloon envelope.

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Gore

75
Q

The __________ __________ __________ is a series (or “constellation”) of satellites circling the Earth, each broadcasting a unique signal. These signals, usually three or more, are detected by electronic units, and, thru triangulation and time delay sensing’s, provide an extremely accurate location readout of the GPS receiver.
Many balloon pilots carry a small GPS unit on board the balloon to determine location, ground track and ground speed.

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

76
Q

Persons who assist in the assembly, inflation, chase, and recovery of a balloon.

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Ground crew

77
Q

According to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, prevailing horizontal visibility near the earth’s surface as reported by the United States National Weather Service or an accredited observer.

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Ground visibility

78
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A line, usually 1/4-to 1/2-inch diameter rope, attached to a balloon envelope or basket, used by the pilot or ground crew to assist in the ground handling, inflation, landing, and deflation of a balloon.

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Handling line

79
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Propane-fueled device to heat air inside the envelope of a balloon, often referred to as a burner.

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Heater

80
Q

A light, inert gaseous chemical element mainly found as a natural gas in the southwestern United States. Used to inflate gas balloons and pilot balloons.

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Helium

81
Q

A product of the Aviation Digital Data Service, this computer program five weather information, both real-time and forecast, for a 5 kilometer square area nationwide. It can be viewed and downloaded at https://aviationweather.gov/gfa/#obs.

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Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) Weather Display

82
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The lightest if all gaseous elements. Commonly used in Europe for inflating gas balloons. Flammable by itself and explosive when mixed with oxygen. As opposed to helium, __________ is easily manufactured.

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Hydrogen

83
Q

An aeromedical term; means “reduced oxygen” or “not enough oxygen.”

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Hypoxia

84
Q

An agency of the United Nations, which has codified principles and techniques of international air navigation and fostered the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth. __________ has produced many international treaties to standardize aviation; the United States is a member of the __________, and as such, has agreed to many of the standardized efforts, most notably in the area of airspace nomenclature.

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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

85
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A welding striker, piezo sparkler, matches, or other means used to ignite the balloon pilot flame.

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Igniter

86
Q

An occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the safety of operations.

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Incident

87
Q

The altitude shown on a properly calibrated altimeter.

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Indicated altitude

88
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Not functioning of working properly.

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Inoperative

89
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A manual published by an aircraft manufacturer specifying procedures for inspection, maintenance, repair, and mandatory replacement times for life-limited parts.

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Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

90
Q

An online application system that allows for the issuance of student, private and commercial pilot certificates without generating paperwork; all certificate application and approved is performed through the use of electronic “signatures.”

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Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA)

91
Q

According to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, A device using an internal mechanism to show visually or aurally the attitude, altitude, or operation of an aircraft or aircraft part. There are only two instruments required in a hot air balloon: vertical speed indicator (VSI) and altimeter.

A

Instrument

92
Q

A wind produced by the flow of cold, dense air down a slope in an area subject to radiational cooling. Mountain winds are the most common form of __________ __________.

A

Katabatic winds

93
Q

A registered trademark for a DuPont Corporation product, a synthetic fiber created in 1965 which has a strength factor 5 times that of steel. Frequently used in balloon systems for suspension cables and control lines of various types. Generally, __________ is used for the core of a suspension line, and will have a cover or sheath over the core as __________ is ultraviolet light sensitive.

A

Kevlar

94
Q

An aircraft part whose service is limited to a specified number of operating hours or cycles. For example, some balloon manufacturers require that fuel hoses be replaced after a certain number of years.

A

Life-Limited

95
Q

Any aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 12,500 pounds. All presently FAA-certified balloons are __________ __________.

A

Light AircraftRestrictio

96
Q

Restrictions placed on a balloon by its manufacturer. Examples are maximum envelope temperature and maximum gross weight.

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Limitations

97
Q

A record of activities: flight, instruction, inspection, and maintenance.

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Log

98
Q

Lighter-Than-Air

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LTA

99
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The unkeep of equipment, including preservation, repair, overhaul, and the replacement of parts.

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Maintenance

100
Q

A set of detailed instructions issued by manufacturer of an aircraft, engine, or component that describes the way maintenance should be performed.

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Maintenance Manual

101
Q

A release, signed by an authorized inspector, repairman, mechanic, or pilot after work has been performed, stating that an aircraft or aircraft part has been approved for return to service. The person releasing the aircraft must have the authority appropriate to the work being signed off.

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Maintenance Release

102
Q

The propane tank, usually tank number one, that offers all appropriate services, such as liquid, vapor, and backup system.

A

Master tank

103
Q

The maximum amount of weight that a balloon may lift under standard conditions. Usually part of the balloon’s design criteria, and may be found on the type Certificate Data Sheet for that particular balloon.

A

Maximum allowable gross lift

104
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A valve on a balloon heater that can be set to allow propane to pass through at a specific rate.

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Metering valve

105
Q

A type of alcohol, usually fermented from wood, required by most balloon manufacturers to be introduced into propane tanks annually to adsorb, and thus eliminate, small quantities of water from the fuel.

A

Methanol

106
Q

A grey or white parasite fungus which, under warm, most conditions, can live on organic dirt found on balloon envelopes. The fungus waste materials attack the coating on the fabric.

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Mildew

107
Q

Operation of an unmanned balloon secured to the ground by lines or controlled by anything touching the ground.

A

Mooring

108
Q

The bottom, open end of a hot air balloon envelope. Also called the “throat.”

A

Mouth

109
Q

Mean sea level.

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MSL

110
Q

A condition where a balloon is weightless and it neither ascending nor descending.

A

Neutral buoyancy

111
Q

A technique of adding nitrogen gas to propane tanks to increase fuel pressure. Used in place of temperature to control propane pressure in hot air balloons during cold weather.

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Nitrogen charging

112
Q

Technically, a calculating chart with scales that contain values of three or more mathematical variables, widely used in engineering. In ballooning, a balloon’s performance chart is a __________.

A

Nomogram

113
Q

The state of having no pores or openings which will not allow gas to pass through. New hot air balloon fabric is nearly __________.

A

Nonporous

114
Q

A notice containing information concerning facilities, services, or procedures, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations.

A

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

115
Q

The registered name for a polymetric fabric,. Most balloon envelopes are made of __________.

A

Nylon

116
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