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§ 31.81 - General.

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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.

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