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Crewing Overview
Critical Rules
- Have fun!
- Be safe!
- 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
Reprinted from Ca-Zoo Hot Air Balloon Team - Crew Training 101
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