Hot air balloon Operations Manual
Operate with confidence and ensure full compliance.
Coming from a background in airline operations and a true passion for hot air ballooning, we recognized an opportunity to elevate safety and compliance in the industry. We are driven to make a meaningful difference - supporting operators with the tools, insights, and guidance needed to achieve the highest standards and regulatory compliance.
Practicallity
Regulations can be complex, our mission is to simplify them. Create comprehensive manuals that transform regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidelines—making compliance straightforward and operations seamless.
Focus
With our practical guidelines, you can focus on what truly matters: conducting safe operations and sharing your passion for ballooning with every passenger.
The operations manual is the backbone of your operation.
An operations manual is not just a helpful resource—it’s a requirement for compliant and effective balloon operations. Designed to elevate safety standards, our well-structured manual offers clear procedures for every aspect of your operation, from pre-flight to emergency protocols and specialised operations.
By following a comprehensive and practical operations manual, operators can ensure not only regulatory compliance but also foster a culture of safety that benefits both crew and passengers. With this essential guide in place, your team can approach every flight confidently, knowing all processes are aligned with industry standards.
Key aspects
- Practical operations manual
- Covers regulatory requirements
- General descriptions according the flight manuals, applicable to everyone (small and large operators)
- In depth Safety Management (SMS) guidelines
Contents of the
Operations Manual.
- Organisation and responsibilities
- Safety
- Hazard identification
- Risk register
- Management of change
- Compliance monitoring
- Emergency response plan
- Operational flight plan
- Standard operating procedures
- Minimum equipment list
- Flight preparation and execution
- Crew and passenger briefings
- Emergencies
- Specialised operations
- ballooning events
- dropping of parachutists
- flights above 10.000 ft
- flights over mountainous terrain
- flights over large bodies of water
- Training and currency requirements
- Recordkeeping
Available documentation
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Supporting documentation
- Crew information sheet
- Operational Flightplan
- Automated loading calculations