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Welcome to the HAB Download Center.
Categories and Sub-Categories can be found in the right hand column on this page.
Files can be found in the main sections below.
"How To use the HotAirBalloonist site", Tutorials can be found in the Tutorials and Presentations Sub-Category "Video Tutorials".
Use the Breadcrumbs Trail links at the top to navigate back to previous pages.
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Recently added (How To) Video Tutorials & Presentations
Video Tutorials
Just simple videos that show how to do some of the different things on HotAirBalloonist.com Some with audio and some not. Free to download.
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Starting a new topic
The answer is as simple as "Become a MEMBER"
Once you have become a member of the site you will want to interact with others and start new topics in the different categories on the site. Starting a new topic is easy and the Editor allows you to do many different things to make your topic more dynamic. Ad photos, Emails, Your URL and more. Colored Text and a selection of FONTS. Insert a URL or an EMAIL directly into your text. Watch the video.
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The Follow Feature
The FOLLOW Feature
This is one of the greatest features on the entire site. This feature allows YOU "The Member" to choose what you want to be informed of and to limit the number of emails you receive from the site. You can Follow just about anything, from entire categories to single topics, even your own postings and more. Follow a calendar of events or follow the news category or even a balloon club. Follow a PZ map at a balloon event!
Choose the items that interest you. When you have found an answer or wish to no longer receive emails just, UN - Follow when you want. There are many many balloonists who are part of the "Reflector" email system. On HotAirBalloonist you can use the Follow this topic or Follow this Forum feature to do the same thing. Any topic or any forum you are interested in you can simply check the box at the top of the first entry. Once you have checked this box anytime someone adds a new topic or a new reply, you get an instant email notice with the actual comments that were posted in the forum or topic you are following. Choose the items you want to hear about and if you get tired of a subject or you have found the answer you were looking for you just select UN-FOLLOW and poof no more emails. Say on top of what you want without getting tons of emails about stuff you don't what to hear about.
This feature has all the benefit of the reflector with YOU in the drivers seat!
Remember that when you post a topic make sure the Follow box is checked to receive instant notifications when a reply to your post has been made! Unlike the reflector you can add photos to your topics too!
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Equipment For SALE
Post your equipment on HAB! This video will explain how to list your equipment for sale on the HAB site! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! Post your equipment with photos, full description, Contact information, Price, Location and MORE! This is the easiest way to advertise your equipment to balloonists all over!
REMEMBER to LIST
Your location, Your contact information, Phone, Email, Price, Photos, (up to 20MB) Full description. Year, Hrs, Annual and any other pertinent information Remember if you are a member, of the site you will want to click the "FOLLOW" button so the HAB system will notify you via email if someone posts a reply to your advertisement.
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Get a Membership
This video shows how easy it is to get a membership on HotAirBalloonist.com. In less than 2 minutes you can have access to areas of the site that are private "Members Only" areas. See more, Do More and share your opinions and ideas with hundreds of fellow balloonists. This site was built by a Balloonist for all Balloonist's. The member features are in the hundreds. Join today and see what you have been missing.
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Map Creation with Google Earth
This video will show you how to build and save map files using Google Earth.
Many balloon pilots now fly using applications on smart phones, tablets, laptops and more. This tutorial will give you the instruction needed to create your own KML overlay flying maps. We suggest you make several maps so you can turn on and off the maps you need to use. In this video we show you how to make Green Zones (launch and landing areas) PZ areas (Prohibitive Zones) You may make your own legend. Here is the normal PZ Key (Yellow is No launch No Land.) (Orange is 250 ft AGL) (Red is 500 ft AGL) and (Gray or Black is 1000 ft AGL) Green Zone Pins (That include information like Landowner, gate codes, phone numbers and any other special instructions from the landowner) Target pins (great for competition) and Red Zone pins (that include minimum altitudes and more). The total download is 479 MB, each lesson takes some time download depending on your internet speed. The entire video is approximately 30 minutes long. We have broken it into 5 sections. Other videos that are also helpful are the following. Using the HotAir.app The Follow Feature, HotAir.app Map files, Uploading files,
** Remember, all downloads are FREE for members. Consider getting a membership!
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Using a Coupon Code
Using a coupon code is easy. In this video we are signing on with an existing account so we can get to checkout quicker.
Weather you are using a Registered Guest account or creating a new account the procedure for using a coupon is the same.
When you get to checkout where it wants a credit card you will find a link that says "I have a coupon" You click on that link and then type in your coupon and hit enter and the shopping cart will automatically be adjusted for the coupon.
Have a watch.
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How to list something for sale!
Listing equipment is actually quite easy.
We have now made it so anyone (Member or Guest) can list equipment on the HAB site.
This video tutorial will walk you thru the process.
First, Identify the category your equipment should be listed in. As you will see there are many different categories for all kinds of equipment. Find the category that best fits the equipment you have for sale.
Next you want to have a good title for your topic.
2010 Aerostar 105 Classic basket low hrs.
Something short and sweet that gives the visitor a good idea of what you are selling.
Then in your topic go wild! The more information the better. Tell us everything you can about what you have for sale. be as detailed as you want and don't forget to add your contact information. (remember that everyone can see your topic even people who are not members) Be as complete with your contact information as you can. Email, Web Links, Phone Numbers everything.
Then ad photos. As many as you can! You have a 10MB limit but if you size your photos about 600 X 800 pixels you should be able to get about 25 to 30 of them loaded.
If you are a guest you will have to check the box "I am not a Robot" If you are a member on the site make sure you log in and check the box "Notify me of replies"
So watch the video and see how easy and then GET STARTED!
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Member Map
This is a video tutorial on how to put a pin in the Member Map. The Member Map is for all things Ballooning. Balloon Clubs, Balloon Events, Balloon Pilots, Balloon Crew, Repair Stations and so much more. Stick a pin in the map and help us create the largest and easiest ballooning location tool on the entire web.
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How to Create a Calendar Event
This is a great tutorial on how to add a calendar event on the HAB calendar pages. Easy to use and great options. REMEMBER if you create a balloon club on HotAirBalloonist.com you will get a calendar of your own!
REMEMBER THIS IS A LARGE FILE. Depending on your connection speed it may take a little time to download.
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Using Windy.com
This video will show you how to use and features of the Windy.com site.
As a balloon pilot you know how important good weather information can be. This site does a real good job of forecasting winds. Not only on the surface but aloft as well. With a slider that allows you to go hour by hour it seems like a nice little bit of technology to have on your phone tablet or even the desktop for looking at winds. A new and very handy feature is the "Web Cameras" When you select any location on the Windy map you will see a "Wind Staff" open up. You can click on that staff and a details window will open at the bottom of the screen. Over on the left side you will see (if available) a web camera. Great for looking around your area to see if there is fog or rain or other issues you may want to be able to see without having to physically travel to that location. Check it out!
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How to Opt Out of the HotAirBalloonist newsletters
It was brought to our attention that some members were having a hard time with the Unsubscribe link on the newsletters. So we decieded to create a video to help you do that should you choose.
First Log ON.
Second click on your name at the top right hand side of the page and select Settings.
Under Settings you will see Notification Options. You may un-check any or all of them.
Here is a video you can watch as we do exactly that for a member.
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Events on the Member Map
This video will show you how to find a balloon event in your area using the Member Map.
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Member Map Groups
This video shows how to separate groups on the member map.
We realize with nearly 1000 pins in our map it can be somewhat of a challenge to use. On the map, you can select the specific groups you want to find. This video shows how to hide the groups you do not want to see on the map so you have only the groups you want to see.
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What's NEW
When you visit the site you may be unsure what has been added since the last time you were here.
You may want to know how to identify the new items on the site. Watch this video to be able to quickly identify the items that have been added since the last time you were logged in. Also a great way to know what you have and have not viewed on the site.
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Twitter Promote
So you have posted a topic and want to promote your topic even further. We now allow users to promote their topic on our twitter page. Watch this video to see how it works. If you are a twitter follower please follow us at #HABalloonist on Twitter.
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Sorting Topics
This Video Tutorial is designed to help you sort the categories that have pages and pages of topics when you are trying to find the topics that are newly posted.
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Status UPdate
As a member you have a Status.
How are you?
"I am great" "Weather looks nasty" "Looking for a trailer"
All of these things can be a "Status"
There is a container for status updates on the front or main page on the right hand side. BUT!! You must turn ON your updates inside of your personal profile. Watch this video to find out how!
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Deleting a Post or Topic
There are many reasons you may want to delete something you have posted on HotAirBalloonist.com This video shows how to delete a topic from one of the many categories on the site.
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What is my Membership Type?
On HotAirBalloonist.com your membership type determines a great deal about what you can and can not do. Many areas of the site are only viewable by certain types of memberships. Some areas you may be able to view and read but your membership does not allow you to post or reply. There are many many levels of permission's on the site.
Here is a brief explanation of permissions.
There is an area on this site for every aspect of the balloon world. Pilots, Manufacturers, Dealers, Equipment for sale, Students, Clubs, DE’s, Insurance, Festivals, Crew, Ride Operators and more. There are different membership levels for everyone. Each membership has a set of permissions customized for that membership.
The permissions are as follows.
View a topic, Respond to a topic, Start a topic, Upload a file, Download a file.
These 5 permissions have been set for each Category and Sub-Category on the site and for every membership. To give you a little feel for the scope of this. There are currently 35 main Categories, 250 Sub-Categories, 12 Modules, and 22 Member Groups. That is a bunch of settings and there are 5 permission settings for each set.
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Credit Card on file
Is your card expiring? Do you need to change the card you have on file? This video will show you how to change your personal information.
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Start a POLL
You can create a poll inside any topic. You can also have as many questions as you like with as many choices as you would like. Watch this video to find out how.
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Inserting a YouTube Video
This Video will show you how to insert a video into a topic. The video must already be uploaded on YouTube.
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Custom Signature
On HAB when you make a post or reply to one you have the ability to sign your topic. This is called a Signature. If you create a Custom Signature then the HAB system will automatically sign your post or reply for you! Take a moment and view this video then create your own Signature.
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Customize Profile
By CaptJeff
This video will show you how to customize your Profile with Personal photos and your Member Image that will be placed on all the topics and reply's you post. This is also where you can see any other items you have created on the site.
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