#	BelleStar Aerostar RX8 — Kent_J_Barnes_Aerostar_RX8_8-2006_Checklist
#	NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full
#	Source: BelleStar/Aerostar RX8/Kent_J_Barnes_Aerostar_RX8_8-2006_Checklist.txt
#	Rights: licensed
#	Checklist hash: 82e1fa5bc776115b7b8169619ee000705a0529d7f667aa7559888e376aaff5db
#	Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use.
section_id	phase	criticality	section_title	item_index	item_id	type	tickable	memory_item	indent	text	response	condition	detail
	preflight_inspection	normal	Flight Planning Check	0		challenge	yes	no	0	Call Weather: 800-992-7433 (Surface Winds, Winds Aloft SFC>12K and Synopsis)			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Flight Planning Check	1		challenge	yes	no	0	Plan Flight: Course, Weight, Performance			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Flight Planning Check	2		challenge	yes	no	0	Determine Where To Meet: Call Crew, Advise What To Wear			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Flight Planning Check	3		challenge	yes	no	0	Check Fuel – Balloon, Vehicles & Fans			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Flight Planning Check	4		challenge	yes	no	0	Load Equipment: Burners and Pins, 2 Strikers, Other equip as needed			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Flight Planning Check	5		challenge	yes	no	0	Instruments (extra batteries), Radios, GPS, Pibals (Helium)			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Flight Planning Check	6		challenge	yes	no	0	Nitro Tanks – If temperature at take of site < 45 degrees F			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	0		challenge	yes	no	0	Brief Crew – Duties & Positions			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	1		challenge	yes	no	1	Layout			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	2		challenge	yes	no	1	Inflation			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	3		challenge	yes	no	1	Prior Liftoff			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	4		challenge	yes	no	1	Flight Plan			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	5		challenge	yes	no	0	Determine Surface Wind Direction & Launch Pibal			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	6		challenge	yes	no	0	Check Field, Sweep Area For Obstructions			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	7		challenge	yes	no	0	Place Basket			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	8		challenge	yes	no	0	Check Fuel Supply - Test Liquid Level Gauge Valve			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	9		challenge	yes	no	0	Check Airworthiness, Registration, Flight Manual and Strikers			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	10		challenge	yes	no	0	Lay Basket Down			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	11		challenge	yes	no	0	Align Envelope Downwind (25’-40’ Apart)			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	12		challenge	yes	no	0	Connect Burner & Fuel Lines – Leak Check (Listen and Smell)			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	13		challenge	yes	no	0	Check Fuel Pressure for Proper Pressures on Both Tanks/Burners			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	14		challenge	yes	no	0	Brief Crew on Inflation Process			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	15		challenge	yes	no	0	Pull Throat Out Of Bag To Basket (Re-Evaluate Wind Direction)			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	16		challenge	yes	no	0	Connect Suspension Lines			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	17		challenge	yes	no	0	Run Control Lines Out and Straighten			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	18		challenge	yes	no	0	Lay Out Remainder of Envelope and Crown Line* (Brief Crown Person) For BelleStar “Bag Inflate” is preferred.			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	19		challenge	yes	no	0	Initial Fan Alignment			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	20		challenge	yes	no	0	Tie Off - If Required			
	preflight_inspection	normal	Layout and Inspection Check	21		note	no	no	0	If in “short crew” mode, wait until fan is started to pull envelope out of bag. Remember to put fan back to side rail depth before hot inflation.			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	0		challenge	yes	no	0	Brief Crew (Give Instructions On Fan Operation)			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	1		challenge	yes	no	0	Start Fan and Inflate			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	2		challenge	yes	no	0	Walk Around and:			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	3		challenge	yes	no	1	Pull Top Cap Out From Upper, Middle Cord, Align With Corresponding Tab.			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	4		challenge	yes	no	1	Pull Parachute Cord Slack			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	5		challenge	yes	no	1	Begin Tabbing			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	6		challenge	yes	no	1	Inspect Temp Tab – < 275 degrees F			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	7		challenge	yes	no	1	Inspect Internal Parachute Cords, Connections For Tangles			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	8		challenge	yes	no	1	Check Envelope for Center Alignment – BelleStar Blue is UP			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	9		challenge	yes	no	1	Pull Out Fabric On Down Side While Traveling To Throat (Be Sure To Evaluate Which Side To Pull From)			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	10		challenge	yes	no	1	Look In Throat From Behind Basket For Cable Alignment and Top Cap Seal			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	11		challenge	yes	no	1	Clear Control Line From Inside Throat and Secure			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	12		challenge	yes	no	1	Check Cable Connections for Safety Locks/Washers			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	13		challenge	yes	no	1	Adjust Fan Alignment As Necessary (Pull Out Appropriate Side(s), Direct Crown Person)			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	14		challenge	yes	no	1	Finish Tabbing			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	15		challenge	yes	no	1	Final Adjustments, Wait Until Balloon Is Cold Filled			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	16		challenge	yes	no	1	Signal Crown Person To Prepare For Hot Inflate			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	17		challenge	yes	no	0	Light Pilot and Light Both Burners			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	18		challenge	yes	no	0	Gimbal Burner Up To Opening, Adjust For Fan Current, Inflate			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	19		challenge	yes	no	0	Keep Weight On Basket When Vertical			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	20		challenge	yes	no	0	Tie Crown Line Off			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	21		challenge	yes	no	0	Pull Control Lines Down and Check For Tangles			
	before_takeoff	normal	Inflation Check	22		challenge	yes	no	0	Check Envelope, Skirt, Valve(s) & Suspension Lines for Damage			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	0		challenge	yes	no	0	Check Cables, Connections & Strikers			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	1		challenge	yes	no	0	Load Passengers			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	2		challenge	yes	no	0	Connect Instruments			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	3		challenge	yes	no	0	Radios and Instruments – On & Check			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	4		challenge	yes	no	0	Check Parachute Top and Rigging – Reset If Necessary			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	5		challenge	yes	no	0	Brief Passengers and Final Crew Instructions			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	6		challenge	yes	no	1	Welcome Onboard, My Name Is…			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	7		challenge	yes	no	1	At Landing, “Don’t Get Out Of The Basket Until I Instruct You To Do So”			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	8		challenge	yes	no	1	While In Flight, Please Don’t Touch This ….			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	9		challenge	yes	no	1	At Times I May Ask You To Move ….			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	10		challenge	yes	no	1	At Landing, Please Face Forward, Hang On In 2 Places, Bend Knees, Cameras, Purses Etc Stowed			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	11		challenge	yes	no	1	Are there Any Questions at This Time?			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	12		challenge	yes	no	0	Recheck Wind Conditions & Obstacles			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	13		challenge	yes	no	0	Ask Crew To Move Adjacent Equipment & To Help Weigh-Off.			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	14		challenge	yes	no	0	Pop Quick Release, If Appropriate.			
	before_takeoff	normal	Pre-launch Check	15		challenge	yes	no	0	Take Off With Intent To Clear Obstacles.			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	0		challenge	yes	no	0	Re-Brief Passengers To Stay In Basket Until Directed Otherwise			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	1		challenge	yes	no	1	Face Direction of Travel			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	2		challenge	yes	no	1	Bend Knees – Feet Together			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	3		challenge	yes	no	1	Where to Hold On – 2 Places			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	4		challenge	yes	no	1	“Stay in Basket Until Pilot OKs to Exit!”			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	5		challenge	yes	no	0	Check Deflation Area for Obstacles.			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	6		challenge	yes	no	0	Exit Passengers When Appropriate			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	7		challenge	yes	no	0	Re-Evaluate Wind Direction			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	8		challenge	yes	no	0	Reposition Balloon In Largest Portion Of Field			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	9		challenge	yes	no	0	Line Up Scoop/Basket For Downwind Deflation			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	10		challenge	yes	no	0	Deploy Crown Line With Briefed Crewmember			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	11		challenge	yes	no	0	Shutoff Pilots & Fuel Valves; Cool Burners			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	12		challenge	yes	no	0	Get Out Of Basket – If Desired			
	landing	normal	Landing Check	13		challenge	yes	no	0	Rip Envelope Out And Immediately Begin Tipping Basket Over As Envelope Starts To Fall			
	securing	normal	Securing Balloon Check	0		challenge	yes	no	0	Turn Off Radios, Instruments and Stow			
	securing	normal	Securing Balloon Check	1		challenge	yes	no	0	Burp Envelope with EZ-Squeeze			
	securing	normal	Securing Balloon Check	2		challenge	yes	no	0	Disconnect Suspension Cables			
	securing	normal	Securing Balloon Check	3		challenge	yes	no	0	Fold Envelope Into Bag and Secure			
	securing	normal	Securing Balloon Check	4		challenge	yes	no	0	Disconnect Fuel Lines From Burner and Connect Filler Connection			
	securing	normal	Securing Balloon Check	5		challenge	yes	no	0	Remove and Stow Burner			
	securing	normal	Securing Balloon Check	6		challenge	yes	no	0	Turn Basket Upright – Prepare to Load			
	securing	normal	Securing Balloon Check	7		challenge	yes	no	0	Straps on Envelop, Fan and Basket			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	0		subtitle	no	no	0	BURNER FIRE			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	1		challenge	yes	no	0	Shut OFF Main Valve to Affected Burner			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	2		challenge	yes	no	0	Drain Fuel Line			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	3		challenge	yes	no	0	If Necessary to Burn – Use Tank Valve for Altitude Control			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	4		challenge	yes	no	0	Land As Soon As Practical			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	5		subtitle	no	no	0	PILOT LIGHT FAILURE			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	6		challenge	yes	no	0	If Available – Use Other Burner			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	7		challenge	yes	no	0	Vent Burner – Stop then Light with Striker			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	8		challenge	yes	no	0	If Necessary to Burn – Use Metering Valve as Backup			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	9		challenge	yes	no	0	Land As Soon as Practical			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	10		subtitle	no	no	0	BLAST VALVE LEAK			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	11		challenge	yes	no	0	Shut OFF Main Valve to Affected Burner			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	12		challenge	yes	no	0	Drain Fuel Line			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	13		challenge	yes	no	0	If Available – Use Other Burner			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	14		challenge	yes	no	0	If Necessary to Burn – Use Metering Valve as Backup			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	15		challenge	yes	no	0	Land As Soon as Practical			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	16		subtitle	no	no	0	LOW FUEL			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	17		challenge	yes	no	0	Confirm Levels in ALL Tanks			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	18		challenge	yes	no	0	If Available – Run ONLY ONE Tank While Flying to Landing			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	19		challenge	yes	no	0	Use Fullest Tank For Final Approach & Landing			
	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Emergency Checklists	20		challenge	yes	no	0	Land As Soon As Practical