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OODA Loop

An aeronautical decision-making model particularly suited to ballooning. Originally devised by Col. John Boyd for use by Air Force combat pilots, it has come to be widely utilized in the business community. See the disc...

Dictionary Term

OODA Loop

Definition

An aeronautical decision-making model particularly suited to ballooning. Originally devised by Col. John Boyd for use by Air Force combat pilots, it has come to be widely utilized in the business community. See the discussion in chapter 1 of the Ballon Flying Handbook.

References

Balloon Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024