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    • Dean's Overview

    Dean's critical rules

    1. Have fun!

    2. Be safe!

    3. Don't work too hard!

    Other general rules

    • Pilot is in charge (crew chief is when pilot is in air)

    • No smoking

    • Don't be late to launch field

    • No drinking until balloon is packed

    • Different pilots have different plans

    • Don’t step on the balloon

    • Only pull on the balloon by the thick load tapes

    • Lift with legs & don't straddle ropes

    • Wear Gloves

    What to wear

    • Leather gloves (pilot usually has some)

    • Long sleeves 

    • Long pants

    • Hiking boots (they look cool!)

     

    Be Prepared For:

    • Wet Grass, Bugs, & Poison Ivy

    • Confused Landowners 

    • Hot Burners 

    • "Dazed and Amazed" Driving Onlookers

     

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