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A Guide to Crewing for Hot-Air Balloons
Welcome to the wonderful world of Ballooning!  If you are interested in becoming a part of the worlds first form of manned flight, this page will provide you the general resources necessary to understand being part of a chase crew.  

Being part of a chase crew is great fun and not a lot of hard work. That said, all ballooning crews can use the crew training instructions listed here.
 
Before you get started, please note the following:
•  Each balloon system is different
•  Different pilots use different techniques
•  Be sure to follow the pilot’s instructions
•  Don't forget to ask your pilot questions
 

General rules for balloon chase crew members:
•  Pilot is in charge (crew chief is when pilot is in air)
•  No smoking
•  Don't be late to launch field
•  No drinking until balloon is packed
•  Different pilots have different plans
•  Don’t step on the balloon
•  Only pull on the balloon by the thick load tapes
•  Lift with legs & don't straddle ropes
•  Wear Gloves


A Guide to Crewing for Hot Air Balloons
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