§31.81. General.
14 C.F.R. § 31.81
The following information must be established:
Each operating limitation, including the maximum weight determined under § 31.14.
The normal and emergency procedures.
Other information necessary for safe operation, including—
The empty weight determined under § 31.16;
The rate of climb determined under § 31.17, and the procedures and conditions used to determine performance;
The maximum vertical velocity, the altitude drop required to attain that velocity, and altitude drop required to recover from a descent at that velocity, determined under § 31.19, and the procedures and conditions used to determine performance; and
Pertinent information peculiar to the balloon's operating characteristics.
The information established in compliance with paragraph (a) of this section must be furnished by means of—
A Balloon Flight Manual; or
A placard on the balloon that is clearly visible to the pilot.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[Amdt. 31-4, 45 FR 60180, Sept. 11, 1980]
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.
Source
Source: Docket No. 1437, 29 FR 8258, July 1, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 31-1, 29 FR 14563, Oct. 24, 1964, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[Amdt. 31-4, 45 FR 60180, Sept. 11, 1980]