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Here you will find power point presentations on how to use many ballooning related programs and some of the features of the HotAirBalloonist.com site.

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    Hot Air App Tutorial

    Over the years Shawn Gano has been working on this application for ballooning. His efforts have created a fantastic app that every pilot should have and use. Our most sincere thanks go out to him for the HUGE amount of time invested in creating this wonderful application.
     
    This application has become so big that many do not know how to use it or may be overwhelmed by its capabilities. HotAirBalloonist.com has created PDF as a users manual for this application. This  presentation on the use and features of the Hot Air app covers all aspects of the application and MORE!
    If you have questions please send them to Info@HotAirBalloonist.com. If you need KML / KMZ files created for your flying area or your balloon event contact us at Events@HotAirBalloonist.com. If you wish to have changes made or suggestions for improvements on the Hot Air app contact Shawn Gano at shawn@gano.name  Visit his website at https://hotairapp.com/
    Enjoy the Presentation and Become a Member of HotAirBalloonist.com
    From Shawn G.
    Hi Jeff -- all I can say is wow! That is the documentation I always wished I had the time to create (but whenever I have time I end up adding new features or fixing bugs instead). That is really fantastic - I really like how you have the information and the screenshots coupled together that really makes it easy to read and understand.
    I am humbled by all the great pilots using the app and look forward to adding more features in the future.
    You just made my day Jeff -- thanks a lot for sharing this with me and the community!
    - Shawn
     
    HAB MEMBERS! This presentation is FREE for download for our members. Log in and return here and download this presentation. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER Please CLICK HERE and purchase a membership to this site. Then as a member all of the paid files will be FREE do download.
     
    Save the URL to your home page so you can have quick reference any time you want.  There are 90 slides in the new presentation.  Literally a TON of information.

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    Getting Movie Maker

    One of the programs we have used over the years is called Movie Maker.  It was first introduced by Microsoft way back in the early 2000's.  It is simple and powerful and allows you to create great looking videos from your desktop. 
    In addition to this program we also recommend
    Snagit for doing desk top video production.  Like many of the HAB tutorials and ANN Video Converter for converting video formats.  Two very helpful programs.

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    Drone Winds

    IN this presentation we will explain how you can now use a drone to get your winds aloft report and how this is done. 
    What app’s you will need.  How they work.  The costs involved.  We will look at real world examples of this process being used for ballooning.  We will show the FAA requirements and how to have your sUAS added to your pilots certificate.  We will look at the benefits. Compare the costs. Out line the programs and procedures for using this system.  We will include a sample FAA waiver to allow you to fly your drone above the 400 foot limit and more!  You will now understand how to…“Pi-Ball by Drone”
             
             
     
    NOTE:  There is a PDF version and a Power Point Slide Show version if you wish to download that and watch on your desktop.

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    Online Waivers

    This tutorial was developed for pre-flight waivers.  This tutorial shows how to create a link on your device and how to use that link to create a signable waiver for passengers.  This presentation assumes the following.
    You are using a device capable of displaying a PDF file. You have access to uploading a file directly to your server (Via FTP or other method) Many of the instructions are for an iPad, iPad Mini or iPhone. You have the ability to send and receive emails on your device.  

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    MotionX to HotAir.App

    This is a PDF file presentation on how to download your Motion X waypoints and transfer them to the HotAir.app.
    You will need the following programs.
    Motion X.  (you should already have this program) Google Earth. Easy GPS HotAir.App You will also need an email address on your device (what you are using HotAir.app on)
     

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    Suggestions for the Hot Air App 11/16/20

    This video was created back in November of last year.  Below is the email correspondence.  Sent 11-16-20
    You’re the best!

    Thank you for taking the time to watch.  I am not a developer at all.  I dabble at being a good cut and paste hacker and that is most likely all the further I will get in your arena.  I have so many other things on my plate from managing the HotAirBalloonist.com site and making tutorials and videos.  I also build websites for a few people too. 

    If you need any presentations or video tutorials made please let me know.  Especially when it comes to “How to use” features on the HotAirBalloonist.com website. 

    I am unsure if you knew or if I mentioned but my balloon flying career is over.  I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke earlier this year and no longer feel safe to fly passengers.  Here is an article I wrote after I had been home from the hospital for a few months.

     


    Please do not feel sorry for me in any way.  I am one of the luckiest people on the earth to still be here and be with my family.  I have lots to do on the web and here at my desk so my life is still quite full.

    All the best to you and THANK you for creating such a fantastic tool for so many  pilots.

    Jeff

     

    From: Shawn Gano [mailto:shawn@gano.name]
    Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:34 AM
    To: info@hotairballoonist.com
    Subject: Re: For your entertainment.

    Hi Jeff — that was awesome!  I really appreciate the time you took putting that together and it is really clear to me now what you were thinking about in terms of the planning tools and the multiple color of markers.   I actually have MotionX still installed on my phone too (but didn’t use it much).  

    Also you are really good at explaining things and have a great narration style!

    The planning tool should be fairly easy to add and is a great idea.  The colored pins a little trick but will try to think of something.   But I have to solve one issue before I can work on those ideas and that is to re-write the Glympse integration as Apple has removed a key library that was required for it’s use in the last couple of iOS major versions — which means the App won’t currently compile (or run a new version) until that gets sorted out.   So that is sort of blocking me from adding new things like I normally like to do.  Another developer is trying to help me get past that issue….  When that happens these are at the top of my list for new features!

    Thanks again and I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

    - Shawn

     

     

    On November 16, 2020 at 6:45:20 PM, info@hotairballoonist.com (info@hotairballoonist.com) wrote:

     

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    Event Maps

    This PowerPoint slide show will explain our Event Maps program. 
    There are many reasons for having maps available for your event pilots.  More and more pilots are using tablet and laptop programs for inflight navigation.  Having good maps can help increase safety and help avoid landowner issue as well as many other benefits.  If you run a balloon event you NEED to watch this presentation.
     

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    Sharing a HotAir Flight Track.

    This is a tutorial on how to share a flight track from the HotAir app. 

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    Viewing flight tracks in 3D

    Hi please read this before you download.

    This presentation explains how to view flight tracks in 3D using the Google Earth platform and the HotAir App.  This presentation is made using the National Balloon Classic in Indianola Iowa as an example.  If you are an event organizer please contact us to create these files for your event.
    Thank you for your support.

    Jeff A Thompson (#56)


     

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    BFA Membership Discount

    We here at HotAirBalloonist.com are supporters of the Balloon Federation of America.
     
    We do not want to be in a position where we have members who have to choose between one membership or the other. So we have created a coupon code where a BFA member can get an incredible 75% OFF a membership on HotAirBalloonist.com when there are a BFA member.
     
    Download this presentation for details on how to get a discount on your membership.

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    How To Sell Photos and FIles on HAB

    This power point presentation shows you everything you need to know to start selling your Passenger Photos or other files online with HotAirBalloonist.com.

    How to upload How to sell How to get paid

     
    Everything you want to know, step by step.
    Simple instructions with great explinations. You can be up and running by the morning.

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    Go Pro and Ballooning

    This is a slide show on how to use a GoPro camera on your balloon flights to create additional Revenues.
     
    Below is a video made from the GoPro setup shown in this presentation. The video was made using MicroSoft Movie Maker.
     
     
     
    You can see more videos on our website at. http://www.thompsonaire.com/TAvideo.htm
     



     

     


    HAB MEMBERS! This presentation is FREE for download for our members. Log in and return here and download this presentation. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER Please CLICK HERE and purchase a membership to this site. Then as a member all of these paid files will be FREE do download.

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