Balloon Lighting Technicians are in demand and this class will give you the hands-on training to familiarize yourself with the function and operation of Lighting Balloons. This class will include discussion and hands-on training on: Refresher discussion on safe handling of helium, the use of regulators, channeling high pressure gas, and storing high pressure tanks. Different types of lighting sources (Tungsten, HMI, Hybrids, Vapors) and the different electrical harness involved. Larger balloons and characteristics in different environments. Balloon rigging (cranes, condors, structural) and using alternate inflation techniques ( Air, Helium, Mix) Testing and handling different electrical harnesses (Tungsten, HMI, Hybrids, Vapors). Prepping, inflating and testing medium to large envelops. Working with large size balloons inside (free floating and rigged). Working with large size balloons outside (free floating and rigged). Working with large size balloons outside and dealing with windy conditions. Deflating, de-rigging and wrapping large balloons. Updates and notices about this class will be conducted via text message. If you do not wish to receive text messages regarding this class, please notify me as soon as possible. Sign-ups for this class will open on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 9:00AM and will close on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 8:00AM, with a LOTTERY being held later that day. All members who have signed-up for the class will be notified and those whose names are not drawn will be placed on the Waiting List in order of the drawing. Balloon Lighting Technician 201 Sat, Dec 21 2024, 9:30am - 4pm Location Skylight, Inc Instructor Marc Shearer Registration
Balloon Lighting Technicians are in demand and this class will give you the hands-on training to familiarize yourself with the function and operation of Lighting Balloons. This class will include discussion and hands-on training on: Refresher discussion on safe handling of helium, the use of regulators, channeling high pressure gas, and storing high pressure tanks. Different types of lighting sources (Tungsten, HMI, Hybrids, Vapors) and the different electrical harness involved. Larger balloons and characteristics in different environments. Balloon rigging (cranes, condors, structural) and using alternate inflation techniques ( Air, Helium, Mix) Testing and handling different electrical harnesses (Tungsten, HMI, Hybrids, Vapors). Prepping, inflating and testing medium to large envelops. Working with large size balloons inside (free floating and rigged). Working with large size balloons outside (free floating and rigged). Working with large size balloons outside and dealing with windy conditions. Deflating, de-rigging and wrapping large balloons. Updates and notices about this class will be conducted via text message. If you do not wish to receive text messages regarding this class, please notify me as soon as possible.