•  Stay away from barns and building clusters – livestock  are most likely inside or nearby. •  Livestock are most active in the morning and early  evening. When hot, they seek shade near buildings  or under trees. When cold, they gather together to  conserve heat and seek shelter from wind anywhere. •  Livestock breaking out of their field or enclosures  as the balloon flies by demands immediate attention.  A cow in the road can total a car; the driver will not  do well either. The chase crew should either find the  farmer or take steps to contain or protect the livestock  without endangering themselves.  •  The sound of a human voice can often calm agitated  or frightened livestock—talk to them. Use calm and  easy tones. •  Horses with riders warrant particular caution. A highly  visible wave from the basket to the rider acknowledges  their presence and says that all possible care is being  taken. Chapter Summary As with the previous chapter, this chapter explains techniques  and procedures that have come to be generally accepted  throughout most of the ballooning community. They are by  no means an exhaustive explanation of “how to fly.” Some of  the procedures may seem unduly complex, but with practice  and experience, these maneuvers come naturally. A good pilot observes other pilots and incorporates techniques  that are safe and acceptable. New pilots sometimes fly with  different instructors, in order to gain a perspective on “how  the other guy does it”; other, more experienced pilots fly with  another commercial pilot during a flight review. Almost all  flight methodology, as long as it is safely conducted, and with  a plan and purpose behind it, is acceptable for use as long as  the performance requirements of the PTS can be met.  7-17