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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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Targets GPX 2023
By hotairballoonist in Indianola
THIS is the 2023 Target GPX 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 PZ GPX. 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!ff
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Downloading KML Map files for HotAir
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
This video tutorial is about how to download a KML map file for the National Balloon Classic.
This video will show how to delete old files and download new files as well as how to download the targets for the event. Map updates will be sent via email using the "Follow Feature" on the site.
Members can sign in and select "Follow" for any file on the site and be instantly notified of any updates or new files uploaded. CLICK HERE to download and watch that video.
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RedRock Map 2022
By hotairballoonist in Competition Maps
This is the 2022 Red Rock Iowa Competition Map. This is a JPEG file for digital download and viewing as an Image. This is NOT a PZ map.
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Sky Pirates Vid 2
By hotairballoonist in Video Shorts
This video is a slightly higher resolution than the first one.
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Sky Pirates Ballooning
By hotairballoonist in Video Shorts
This is a video short of the inflation of a Husband and Wife Balloon Team.
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Cancel a Membership
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
How to cancel a membership.
Please understand that this site is run by the membership dues our members pay and we sure do not want to see you leave, we understand that things change in our personal lives. Unlike many sites and some other programs we do not HIDE or make things super difficult to get out of a membership on the HotAirBalloonist.com site. However, we understand that the site is very large and you may not know where to go or what to look for when you need to cancel a membership so we have made this video to make it even more simple for you to do so. We do not want you to leave but if you need to we understand.
Thank you for all you do for the Balloon World.
Jeff A. Thompson
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ABQ LOA for Hot Air
By hotairballoonist in Albuquerque
This is a copy of the LOA for the Hot Air App.
MEMBERS OF HAB: Do not forget to log in and check the "FOLLOW" box so you will be automatically informed of new map updates when they are uploaded.
There are two versions available on this download.
The first version ABQLOA" is just an outline version.
NOTE: The second version, "ABQ Class C LOA" file is from Jon Radowski. It is a much better file and with more details and is a fully shaded version.
ABQ LOA
ABQ Class C LOA
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Passwords
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
This video tutorial is all about passwords.
How do you recover a forgotten password? How do you change a password? The HAB system makes it easy to log in and use your membership even if you have forgotten your password!
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Post a Reply
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
There are many areas of the site were members and visitors can interact. Posting a reply allows you to join a conversation, ask questions or even add more information about topics you wish to be involved in. This video tutorial shows how even a non member (visitor) can interact on the site. This tutorial shows how someone can ask questions about an item for sale in the Equipment 4Sale section area.
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Goodreader
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
Transfer large files directly to your PC or Laptop
Sometimes you files that are too large to email or to send from your phone to your PC. Many times your phone will want you to edit or trim a video before it will allow you to send the file. What if there were a way to send files directly to your PC from your phone using your phones WiFi signal. Watch this video and learn how you can using a simple program called Goodreader.
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Getting Movie Maker
By hotairballoonist in Tutorial Presentations
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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Opt Out
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
This is a Video Tutorial showing how to Opt out or back into the Monthly Newsletter on HotAirBalloonist.com
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Using Coupon Codes
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
Coupon Codes
From time to time we offer a special to our members. Often this is in the form of a Coupon Code. This can be for a membership or a product of some kind. Using a Coupon Code is easy. Simply type you coupon code in the box at checkout to receive a discount on your item. Watch this video to learn exactly how it works.
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SkyVector.com
By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials
SkyVector.com
A wonderful site with up to date sectional charts for all of the united states. Airport information and MORE. Watch this video and then check out their site! Tell them HAB sent you!
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