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Australian Airspace Classification System

November 21, 2009 By hotadminair

This article describes the Australian Airspace classification system, the services provided to aircraft operating in each airspace class and the associated operating restrictions or requirements for each class.

Filed Under: Pilot and Crew Education Tagged With: aviation, CASA, flight operations, legislation

Recognising a Temperature Inversion

November 13, 2009 By hotadminair

In the troposhere temperature tends to decrease as height increases. In the theoretical International Standard Atmosphere the temperature decrease or ‘lapse rate’ is defined as 1.98oC per 1000 feet gain in altitude. Like most things theoretical this doesn’t always happen in practice.

Filed Under: Pilot and Crew Education Tagged With: aviation, flight operations, meteorology, science, training

Pibals

September 18, 2009 By hotadminair

Pibals are small helium filled balloons that balloon pilots use to help assess the winds aloft. By knowing the empty weight of the balloon and its inflated diameter you can use the table below to estimate a pibals ascent rate.

Filed Under: Pilot and Crew Education Tagged With: aviation, flight operations, meteorology, science

Crew Training Manual

September 18, 2009 By hotadminair

Our crew training manual is widely used throughout Australia as a reference work for training new crew. First published in 1995 it is currently undergoing a major update. The old version can be downloaded using the link below but make sure that you check back soon to obtain the new version which is expected by […]

Filed Under: Pilot and Crew Education Tagged With: flight operations, training

How Hot Air Balloons Fly

September 7, 2009 By hotadminair

How Hot Air Balloons Fly

How hot air balloons fly: because the hot air inside the balloon is less dense than the air outside of the balloon. The principle is really very simple; hot air rises and cold air sinks.

Filed Under: School Project Information Tagged With: flight operations, science, training

Balloon Safety Equipment

September 6, 2009 By hotadminair

A hot air balloon is a relatively simple craft. To help ensure the safety of pilot and passengers, a hot air balloon may carry several pieces of safety equipment.

Filed Under: School Project Information Tagged With: flight operations, training

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