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Balloon terms vary because proprietary terms and foreign terms have entered the language of ballooning. However, consistency in terminology is important because it makes it easier for the pilot, crew, and passengers to communicate with each other. The most common terms are used in the text and in the generic illustrations (refer to figure 1-1) in this handbook. Terms and names used by manufacturers are also included. The glossary contains balloon and aeronautical terms.