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Safety First 1x1 Balloons Safety Mitigations

Preflight briefing is the foundation of every safe flight! Proper preparation minimizes risks and ensures smooth operations. Here’s a quick guide to what every pilot needs to check:

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1. Meteorology (FM 4.2.1):

-Forecast models,

-METAR reports - wind visibility and cloud base. Don’t forget temperature, weather phenomena,

-Rainfall radar check,

-Concider local geographical phenomena.

2. Airspace (FM 4.2.2):

-Airspace rules and equipment required for the flight in it

-AUP, UUP, NOTAM reports.

-QNH (regional/aerodrome).

3. Expected Flight Path (FM 4.2.4, FM 4.2.6):

-Consider wind speed and directions in reachable altitudes

-Planned flight time,

-and fuel reserve.

Ensure: "At this location, in this time, in this weather, with this fuel reserve, I can perform a safe landing."

4. Weight & Paperwork (FM 4.2.3, FM 4.2.5):

-Load caltulation within limitations,

-ARC, registration, and insurance is valid.

-Balloon within 100 hr/annual inspection limits.

A well-prepared flight is a safe flight!

Keep soaring, and always remember: safety starts with planning.

More details can be found in the Kubicek Flight Manual.