Flight Manual for Gas Balloons of Type NL-STU
Issue 2.0
May 02, 2016
Page 4-11
NOTE:
It must always be ensured that the end of the parachute line is firmly tied inside
the basket and that it can be reached by the pilot at all times.
WARNING:
When descending from high altitude, a parachute line that is attached to the load
ring without slack may inadvertently open the parachute!
The
emergency opening line
, if present, is attached and stowed in the same way as the para-
chute line.
For
trail rope attachment
, a crow’s-foot with toggle and loop is provided on the load ring. At its
upper end, the trail rope has a strong loop that is toggle-fastened to the crow’s-foot of the load
ring. During flight, the trail rope is kept coiled and stowed in the trail rope bag that is attached to
the basket.
The
holding ropes
of the envelope are hooked onto two toggles on the load ring. They must
not be tied on.
4.7 Flight ballast
The flight ballast must be suspended from the inside or outside wall of the basket in sand con-
tainers and bags, and/or from ballast bag holders on the load ring, and be secured against
swinging and coming loose.
CAUTION:
Unsecured sand bags can cause damage, fall down or become detached in the
event of a hard touch-down.
NOTE:
Secured sand bag hooks or snap-hooks that prevent the bags from detaching
themselves may be obtained from Ballonbau Wörner. All sand bags attached
outside of the basket have to be connected with appropriate carabiner hooks or
with special snap hooks delivered by Ballonbau Wörner.
NOTE
:
Ballast bags attached outside the basket must be secured to prevent them from
falling unintentionally while taking them inboard. This can be achieved by means
of a transport net or by attaching each sand bag individually with a safety rope.
Checks after inflation
• Is the white marking of the parachute line at the same height as the lower appendix
ring (Poeschel ring)?
• Does the lower part of the envelope empty quickly with the appendix closed? This
would indicate major damage to the envelope or a leak in the parachute.
• Are all the ropes secured?
• Does the parachute line have sufficient slack?
• Are all the toggles on the load ring horizontal?
• Are the suspension ropes toggle-fastened in the correct position on the load ring?
