FAA Private Pilot - Balloon, Hot Air (PBH) case studies
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The FAA Private Pilot Certificate with a lighter-than-air, hot air balloon rating (PBH) is the entry-level pilot credential for flying hot air balloons. It lets you act as pilot in command of a balloon, carry passengers, and build experience toward a commercial balloon certificate. It suits recreational flyers, chase-crew members moving into the pilot seat, and operators who need a certificated pilot. The knowledge test is computer-administered at FAA-approved testing centers and is multiple choice. The FAA Private Pilot - Balloon, Hot Air (PBH) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,925 words.
1The Birthday Flight with an Expired Review
Marisol holds a private pilot certificate with a balloon rating and a current third-class medical certificate. Her last flight review was signed off 25 months ago.
525 words, about 3 min2Drifting into Class B
A private pilot plans a 45-minute balloon flight from a field 8.5 NM south of a Class B primary airport. The airport's Class B airspace has an inner ring from the surface to 10,000 MSL within 5 NM, and an outer shelf from 3,000 to 10,000 MSL between 5 and 10 NM.
609 words, about 3 min3Fog Bank Under the Inversion
At 0645 in late October, a balloon pilot launches from a river valley airport at 400 ft MSL. Surface temperature is 8°C, dew point 6°C, wind calm, sky clear.
587 words, about 3 min4Overweight at Density Altitude
A private pilot is planning a local flight with two friends in a balloon whose placard lists a maximum gross weight of 1,500 lb. The empty weight, including envelope, basket, burner, and empty tanks, is 760 lb.
590 words, about 3 min5Burner Flameout at 1,800 Feet
A private pilot is climbing through 1,800 ft AGL on a calm morning with the wind from the west at 5 knots when the main burner begins to sputter. The flame flickers and goes out.
614 words, about 3 min