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Disney Area KML (HOTAIR App)
By hotairballoonist in Disney Area
For use with the HOTAIR.app
Steps for downloading this file to use on the HOTAIR app.
Open the HOTAIR app on your iPad. Open Safari and Navigate to this file on your iPad. Click the Download button. Select OPEN IN HOT AIR This file is for the Disney world area. This file has launch and landing areas marked in colors. Green is a good landing site. Yellow is a fair landing site. Orange is a Temporary landing site and RED is a prohibited site.
This file also has way-point pins in the map. If you tap on a pin a pop up will open that will show notes about that site. Owner requests, Gate Codes, Contact information and more.
If you have changes for this map or areas that are available for use please contact Info@hotairballoonist.com with as much information as you can. Owner name, phone, photo or screen shot of the area. About where it is located. Gate codes or any additional information you have. We will update this file for everyone.
UPDATES.
At the top of this post is a button that says "Follow" or "following" If your button says "Following" then you are already following this category and will be notified by email each time there is a change and a new file has been uploaded. If your button says "Follow" click on that button to be notified of changes to this file.
Thank you. You may call me for help if you need. Jeff 407-421-9322
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Disney World area GPS
By hotairballoonist in Launch and Land (MAPS & GPS Files)
Launch and land targets for your GPS or use with the Motion X program. You can download directly into your tablet from this site.
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Inflation Fan Frame Drawing
By hotairballoonist in Inflation Fan Information
This drawing is for a 30 inch fan blade with a 9hp Honda motor installed.
Fan frame design works great! I have made 5 of them and used them for several thousand inflation's with no troubles. I even had two frames build from aluminum and they are fantastic!
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Balloon Tether Contract
By hotairballoonist in Balloon Related Resources
This is the Tether contract we use here in Florida for Thompson Aire Inc. Feel free to use it or change it for your use.
Jeff
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Using a Coupon Code
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
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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January newsletter from the Balloon Ride Operators Division
By hotairballoonist in Balloon Related Resources
January newsletter from BROD
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How to list something for sale!
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
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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Propane Technical Pocket Guide
By hotairballoonist in Balloon Related Resources
Handy guide about propane. How many BTU per pound and pressure vs temperature chart and many other helpful items for our fuel.
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HAB H button
By hotairballoonist in Artwork
Small H logo for your website. H is 275 X 275
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Logbook Endorsements and Student Regulations
By hotairballoonist in FAA Forms
Subject: Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors
Date: 11/29/05
Initiated by: AFS-800
AC No: 61-65E
This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on the certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61. This revision provides guidance for those persons seeking sport pilot certification
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Starting a new topic
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
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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BFA Membership Application
By hotairballoonist in BFA Applications
Join the BFA and help make a difference in the Balloon World.
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Pre-Flight Instructions
By hotairballoonist in Artwork
This is the front side of our Passenger Pre-Flight instructions. Feel free to download this file and alter it to fit your needs.
Fly Well, Have Fun, & BE SAFE,
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Become a member of the site for only $20 a year!
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Balloon Flying Handbook
By hotairballoonist in Student Training
This Balloon Flying Handbook introduces the basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential for piloting balloons.
It introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. This
handbook is for student pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates.
Student pilots learning to fly balloons, certificated pilots preparing for additional balloon ratings or who desire to improve
their flying proficiency and aeronautical knowledge, and commercial balloon pilots teaching balloon students how to fly
should find this handbook helpful. This book introduces the prospective pilot to the realm of balloon flight and provides
information and guidance to all balloon pilots in the performance of various balloon maneuvers and procedures.
This handbook conforms to pilot training and certification concepts established by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA). There are different ways of teaching, as well as performing flight procedures and maneuvers, and many variations
in the explanations of aerodynamic theories and principles. This handbook adopts a selective method and concept to flying
balloons. The discussions and explanations reflect the most commonly used practices and principles. Occasionally, the word
“must” or similar language is used where the desired action is deemed critical. The use of such language is not intended to
add to, interpret, or relieve a duty imposed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).
It is essential for persons using this handbook also to become familiar with and apply the pertinent parts of 14 CFR and
the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Performance standards for demonstrating competence required for pilot
certification are prescribed in the appropriate balloon practical test standard.
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Creston 2023 KML
By hotairballoonist in Creston
This is the KML Creston 2023 Map version (1.1)
Here are the changes made to version 1.1
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Targets by Numbers
By hotairballoonist in Indianola
I must give credit for this idea to Todd Hastie.
We all know that there are a BUNCH of potential targets at the National Balloon Classic. Sometimes while using the HotAir.app it is rather difficult to figure out exactly which target pin you are trying to fly at. While the recently added feature called the “Long Tap” gives you the ability to place a target on the map while you are flying and it draws a line from where you are to the target (See page 7 of the HotAir.app tutorial) you still must figure out what target pin you are flying at! Todd’s idea was to create a KML file for each of the targets therefore allowing you to turn on only the targets you are going to be flying at on that flight. While I have great admiration for the time and effort Todd has put into making a separate KML file for each of the 140 targets! The process of downloading 140 separate KML files to use in your HotAir.app is something most would never do BUT….
What if we made the KML files so they were grouped in “Tens”? For example; A KML for targets 100-110 and 111-120 and 121-130 and so on. In some cases like target group (301-310) there are only 3 targets in that range or (371-380) has only 2 targets in that range. So for example let’s say you have a flight where your targets are #274, #258, #102, #159, & #136. Then you would go into your Custom KML overlays and turn on KML files 100-110, 131-140, 151-160, 251-260, & 271-280. This would show only 27 target pins on your entire map instead of all 140. This would make finding the exact target you are flying too much easier. Now granted you will still have to download 29 KML’s to do this but that shouldn’t take more than about 10 minutes but it will save that amount of time ten fold during the flight when time is most precious. If you wish to use this process for finding targets select “Download this File” and you will find all 29 KML’s here for you to download.
Currently there are NO TARGETS in the KML files for groups (351-360), (361-370), (381-390), & (391-400). So you will not see a KML file for those number groups. This leaves you with 29 KML’s to download.
Thank you Todd for this great idea!
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Download a PZ for HotAir.app
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
This video tutorial shows how to delete old files and download new files for the HotAir.app here on HotAirballoonist.com.
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This a digital Paper Map
By hotairballoonist in Indianola
This is a copy of official map for the classic. It was downloaded at 1pm Friday July 21st 2023
REMEMBER: This is an additional flight aid. The Paper map is the official map for the event. We have gone to great effort to make this map as accurate as we can. We also make a serious attempt to keep this map updated as often as the official "Paper Map" is amended. However the official event "Paper Map" is the official event map.
IMPORTANT!!! Don't forget to check the "FOLLOW" button for this file so you will be notified when new versions have been uploaded.
This is the National Balloon Classic Paper Map (Digital Version). This is version 1.0 Below are two links to video tutorials that will help download these files to your device. A third link shows the process for viewing your flight tracks in 3D using the 3D PZ KML on the HotAir.app
Download to an iPad or iPad mini
Download to an iPhone
Viewing Flight tracks in 3D
CLICK the "Download This File" button below to be taken directly to this file to download the file!
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Classic Targets 2023 KML
By hotairballoonist in Indianola
THIS is the 2023 Target KML file. This is the 2023 file.
REMEMBER: This is an additional flight aid. The Paper map is the official map for the event. We have gone to great effort to make this map as accurate as we can. We also make a serious attempt to keep this map updated as often as the official "Paper Map" is amended. However the official event "Paper Map" is the official event map.
IMPORTANT!!! Don't forget to check the "FOLLOW" button for this file so you will be notified when new versions have been uploaded.
This is the National Balloon Classic Targets KML. This is version 1.0 Below are two links to video tutorials that will help download these files to your device. A third link shows the process for viewing your flight tracks in 3D using the 3D PZ KML on the HotAir.app
Download to an iPad or iPad mini
Download to an iPhone
Viewing flights in 3D
CLICK the "Download This File" button below to be taken directly to this file to download the file!
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Download a KML for an iPad
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
This video tutorial is for downloading a KML PZ file for use on an iPad or iPad mini.
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Downloading KML files for iPhone
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
This is a video tutorial on how to download a KML PZ file to an iPhone. This video is for the iPhone and the HotAir.app
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2023 Classic PZ KML Version
By hotairballoonist in Indianola
This is the National Balloon Classic PZ (KML) for 2023 Version 1.5
REMEMBER: This is an additional flight aid. The Paper map is the official map for the event. We have gone to great effort to make this map as accurate as we can. We also make a serious attempt to keep this map updated as often as the official "Paper Map" is amended. However the official event "Paper Map" is the official event map.
IMPORTANT!!! Don't forget to check the "FOLLOW" button for this file so you will be notified when new versions have been uploaded.
This is the National Balloon Classic PZ KML. This is version 1.5 (Amended 03-14-24) Below are two links to video tutorials that will help download these files to your device. A third link shows the process for viewing your flight tracks in 3D using the 3D PZ KML on the HotAir.app
Download to an iPad or iPad mini
Download to an iPhone
Viewing Flights in 3D
CLICK the "Download This File" button below to be taken directly to this file to download the file!D
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2023 Classic 3D PZ KML Version
By hotairballoonist in Indianola
This is the National Balloon Classic 3D PZ (KML) for 2023 Version 1.4
REMEMBER: This is an additional flight aid. The Paper map is the official map for the event. We have gone to great effort to make this map as accurate as we can. We also make a serious attempt to keep this map updated as often as the official "Paper Map" is amended. However the official event "Paper Map" is the official event map.
IMPORTANT!!! Don't forget to check the "FOLLOW" button for this file so you will be notified when new versions have been uploaded.
This is the National Balloon Classic 3D PZ KML. This is version 1.4 Below are two links to video tutorials that will help download these files to your device. A third link shows the process for viewing your flight tracks in 3D using the 3D PZ KML on the HotAir.app
Download to an iPad or iPad mini
Download to an iPhone
Viewing flights in 3D
CLICK the "Download This File" button to download the file!
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