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We have a new Student Pilot practice test on our sister site Balloons-andBeyond.com.  Here is the link to the test. Have a try and see how well you do. 

We also have a page where you can help and ADD questions.  Here is the link for that page.

Currently we have nearly 60 questions for the form to choose from.  Each time you refresh the page 20 questions are chosen at random.  So you can take the test over and over and get different questions.

I am excited about our new category "The Student Pilot Lounge"  Hopefully we can get some members to Follow that category and help answer any questions new students have.  Thank you Jim Fromm for suggesting we put this in the spotlight!

We have one spot left on the new custom balloon cup. Go to https://balloons-andbeyond.com/2023-balloon-cup/ to take the last spot. Purchase required

Just an update for those who are waiting for postings to be approved. The internet here at the compound is still out. I am trying my best to keep up using my phone and cell service. We should be back up tomorrow. Thank you for your patience. 

Well gang, my internet is out!  I am posting this from my phone. Looks like I’ll be sewing out in the shop the next couple days. I have a competition target kit to sew up anyway. Service should be restored by Monday. Here in Florida the lighting capital of the US we get outages fairly frequently. Our home has been hit twice in the last few years. I did make great progress on the events calendar. Check it out while you’re here. 

We are getting there!  The new site layout looks nice and I am slowly getting all the video tutorials loaded back up.  Many still apply even if the colors are different than before.  Slowly over time I will get them all updated with new videos on the current site.  But for now I am making sure everything works and that I like all the colors.  Then I will have to fix the backgrounds on the advertisements and THEN I can redo some of the videos.  YOU CAN HELP!  Get a General Membership today!

The HotAirBalloonist site has been upgraded and there are even more features on the site.  Please bear with us while we work on a new color theme for the site.  Wander around, have a look at stuff and become a Paid Member of the site!

Don't miss the next HAB Newsletter.  There is an article called Chasing Pi-Bals.  We did an experiment and learned a bunch.  Keep an eye on your Email on Nov. 1st

Atta Boy Tyler Thompson for winning the Red Rock Balloon Fest!

Drone Winds project is up to 60 pages and growing!  We are doing the "Night Light" videos today.  My Father Jim, will be here in just a few moments and we will be flying the drone with all of its night lights and doing some launch and land video as well as distance video for VLOS documentation for the FAA.  It is 2.5 hours before sunrise and I will spend the rest of the day and tomorrow editing video.  Stay tuned.

Just added more options for the Status Updates!  Now you can choose FONT and Size and COLOR

Voting for our Newsletter name is open!  Look in the Welcome forum for the category Past Newsletters.  Then find the topic "Newsletter Names"  The topic is pinned to the top so it is hard to miss.  Choose your six favorite names starting with your most favorite and then next.  There are a bunch of names on the list so take a moment to read them all before casting your first choice!  You will see the overall results after you have placed your vote.

This is a status update that includes a photo!

Thank you Richard for the feedback on the HotAir.app tutorial.  If you need help with anything please ask.

Jeff

Congratulations to Nick Donner!  winner of the National Balloon Classic with an average score of 926.6 points per target over the week!  An amazing average to have at any event.

2021 National Balloon Classic map files are now available in the Download Center under Launch and Land (MAP & GPS) > Indianola

BALLOON CUPS are available for purchase.  Get your order in right away!  Free shipping for a limited time!

The unveiling is TOMORROW!  If you know what I am talking about, SHHH..  If you do not know you will be THRILLED when you find out.  Stay tuned! 

I just posted a topic about your balloon rides in the Balloon Rides category under the state Tennessee.  You can create your own topic and I will delete the one I made for you.

New article for members in the "Better Inflation's" category.

"Where did your eyelashes go"?

I am STUFFED!  I hope you are all having a great Turkey Day!  Remember tonight you turn on your Christmas Lights.

Our next batch of fabric has arrived.  Will be sewing Balloon Masks all day tomorrow.

New Blog Post.  Take time to read if you have a moment.

Just posted a Balloon Van for sale.  Check it out

Anyone need an inflation fan?  9hp 30" 6 blade prop. $950