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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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Updated March 12

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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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Updated July 22, 2023

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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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Updated July 9, 2023

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Custom Pilot Checklist (FORM).

Here is a quick and easy form you can use to create your own Custom Pilot Checklist.

Download this file, Fill in the blanks then savce the file with your name
Type in PC this stands for Pilot Checklist. Then type in your name. No spaces. It should look like this. EXAMPLE "PCThompson"

Then just attach to an email and send it to us.

Info@HotAirBalloonist.com

If you have not done so already please go to the PILOTS FLIGHT BAG and order as many of these as you like.

Thanks again

194 downloads

Updated April 17, 2017

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Custom Crew Checklist (FORM)

Here is a quick and easy form you can use to create your own custom ground crew checklist.

Download this file, Fill in the blanks then savce the file with your name
Type in TWO C's this stands for Crew Checklist. Then type in your name. No spaces. It should look like this. EXAMPLE "CCThompson"

Then just attach to an email and send it to us.

Info@HotAirBalloonist.com

If you have not done so already please go to the PILOTS FLIGHT BAG and order as many of these as you like.

Thanks again

143 downloads

Updated April 17, 2017

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Custom Passenger Pre-Flight Briefing Card (FORM)

Here is a quick and easy form you can use to create your own Custom Passenger Pre-Flight Briefing Card.

Download this file, Fill in the blanks then save the file with your name
Type in TWO P's this stands for Passenger Pre-Flight. Then type in your name. No spaces. It should look like this. EXAMPLE "PPThompson"

Then just attach to an email and send it to us.

Info@HotAirBalloonist.com

If you have not done so already please go to the PILOTS FLIGHT BAG and order as many of these as you like.

Thanks again

90 downloads

Updated April 17, 2017

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BFA Membership Application

By hotairballoonist in BFA Applications

Join the BFA and help make a difference in the Balloon World.

303 downloads

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Updated July 9, 2023

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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!

112 downloads

Updated July 9, 2023

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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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Updated July 8, 2023

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HAB oval logo

By hotairballoonist in Artwork

Oval HAB logo. 500 X 300 px PNG format

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Updated July 22, 2023

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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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Updated July 8, 2023

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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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Updated December 18, 2019

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FAA Aircraft RE-Registration AC FORM 8050-1B

By hotairballoonist in FAA Forms

FAA ReRegistration form.

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Updated April 23, 2014

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Balloon Tether Contract

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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Updated February 4, 2015

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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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Updated July 9, 2023

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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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Updated February 29

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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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Updated February 14, 2021

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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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Updated July 21, 2023

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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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Updated January 16, 2017

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2016 National Balloon Classic TARGETS

By hotairballoonist in Competition Maps

2016 National Balloon Classic TARGETS

Download this file. Then Email to your device. Open in HotAir.

Please become a paid member of this site and help support this fantastic ballooning resource.

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Updated July 29, 2016

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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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Updated September 24, 2023

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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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Updated March 14

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