Flight via balloon sport,
whose initial existence in the world reaches to the
end of 18th century, is also densely drawing attention
in our country. For long years, as well as it is performed
with the aim of individual sports, city tours with balloons
are also performed during regional activities
in touristic regions of our country.
Balloon takes off with heating of liquid propane gas
filled into it. You can stay on air for long periods
with a calm flight under appropriate wind (under 10
km/h). Directing balloon, whose appropriate flight height
is between 500 - 1500 feet, altitude gain and loss,
change its speed can be made easily by an experienced
pilot easily.
STRUCTURE OF THE BALLOON
There are propane gas tubes, altimeter, thermometer,
wireless for communication with airport, variometer
and fire extinguishers in the basket, manufactured from
"vimin", generally a light and synthetic material,
and which carries the passangers of the balloon.
Propane tubes, with approximately 20 kg. weight each
within the basket, includes propane gas maintaining
the expand of the balloon. Each tube maintains an approximately
40 - 45 minutes of flight possibility to the balloon.
Total lifting force of the balloon is around 1.700 pounds.
Take off of the balloon is maintained
with heating of propane gas filled into the balloon
via furnaces under it. Furnaces can be 2 or 3 pieces
according to the volume of the balloon. Heat within
the balloon should never exceed 120 degrees.
For maintaining landing with stopping flight, red rope
is pulled within it. In this way, activated falling
valve maintains the air within it run out rapidly. In
case of insufficiency of emptying speed of the internal
air emergency hole at the top of the balloon is opened.
FLIGHT RULES FOR FOREIGNERS
Prior to the flight via balloon, air vessel to be flight
registration sign, flight aim, flight date, flight hour,
flight region is informed and applied to Ministry of
Communication, Civil Aviation General Directorate.
In case of a flight via balloon exceeding 15 days in
our country; licenses of foreign pilots should be validated
by Ministry of Communication, Civil Aviation General
Directorate.
Adress: Ulastirma Bakanligi
Sivil Havacilik Genel Müdürlügü Bosna Hersek cad. No:5
06338 Emek-ANKARA
Tel: (312) 212 14 30
Fax: (312) 212 46 84
