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At
your arrival on the launch site, inspect and clear
the area of sharp objects, loose debris, and
“natural organic by-products”.
The
pilot will direct the assembly of the balloon
system. You may be asked to help pull the basket
and envelope bag out of the trailer. Be advised
that each of these can weigh between 200 to 500
pounds, so get some help from other crewmembers.
Lift with your legs, not your back!
Place
the envelope bag approximately 30 feet downwind
of the basket. The label of the envelope bag
should face the basket. The basket should be
placed about 10 feet behind the chase vehicle.
Help
the pilot install upright poles and set the burner
unit in place. Be careful not to pinch your
fingers! The pilot or crew chief will connect the
carabineers to the burner frame.
Only
the pilot will make connections to propane tanks.
Once connections are made, help the pilot install
leather upright covers and zip into place.
The
pilot will connect the tie-off to the chase
vehicle. Be sure to be careful around the ropes.
Help
the pilot lay the basket over. Open the envelope
bag and pull out the lower part of the mouth
portion of the envelope. Spread the mouth opening
and tuck the heavier Nomex scoop under the mouth
material. The
pilot will connect the “flying wires” to the
basket. |
