REPORT ON LOW LEVEL BALLOON PILOT TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION FLIGHTS,

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Abstract:

A series of low level balloon pilot training flights were conducted for the U.S. Naval Missile Center and the Office of Naval Research. The objective of the program was to qualify and obtain FAA Licenses for Navy personnel as free balloon pilots. The operation was conducted in the Minneapolis area between 15 May and 30 May 1963. Three flights were conducted using the Winzen Research Inc. Skycar II and one operation using one man jump balloon harness and seat. Author

Author(s):
Nelson, J. R.
Author Organization(s):
WINZEN RESEARCH INC MINNEAPOLIS MINN
Annotation:
Report on low level balloon pilot training and qualification flights.
Pagination:
0051

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
1282R
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N123 61756 32762A
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
(*PILOTS, FLIGHT TESTING), (*BALLOONS, TRAINING), (*PILOTS, BALLOONS), BALLOON EQUIPMENT, NAVAL PERSONNEL, NAVAL AVIATION, OPERATION, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), SAFETY BELTS, PILOT SEATS
Report Date:
1964 Feb 14