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Here you will find a few video tutorials on how to do some of the more common items members want to do. There are more Video Tutorials in the Download Center under the category Video Tutorials.

Catch up on all the things you have missed.  These newsletters are FULL of information about all the useful content on the site as well as so much about how the site works.

Current Events. Suggestions of future forums for the BFA

Biographies and Biographical Information include information on Notable Balloonist's on file with the Hall of Fame Committee. Present Hall of Fame members are shown in CAPS.

To modify a BIO on file or to add a new BIO, please submit information to the BFA Hall of Fame Committee at    Notable Balloonists

Do you have a question about Hot Air Balloons and would like a Pilot to answer it?  Post your question here and one of the HotAirBalloonist.com Pilot Members will post an answer for you.

Do you have a question about Hot Air Balloons and would like a Pilot or one of the Ground Team to answer it?  Post your question here and one of the HotAirBalloonist.com Pilot Members will post an answer for you.

Questions about ballooning and explinations.

Balloon Ride operations listed by state. Please choose the members of our site first.

HotAirBalloonist.com is not responsible for NON-MEMBER information.  If a listed company is not a member of HotAirBalloonist.com their information could be out of date.  If you choose to fly with a non-member company please encourage them to become a member of HotAirBalloonist.com

You may also find the "Member Map" useful for searching for Balloon Services in your area.

Balloon Ride operations in the UK. Please choose the members of our site first. You can also use the member map to locate the nearest operator to your location.

Balloon Ride operations in Canada. Please choose the members of our site first. You can also use the member map to locate the nearest operator to your location.

Balloon Ride operations in Spain. Please choose the members of our site first. You can also use the member map to locate the nearest operator to your location.

This Category is for Balloon Ride Operators. This Forum contains information for Balloonist's who preform passenger flights. This forum is visible only to members who are logged into the site.

Envelopes of all sizes and colors. 

This category is for complete systems.  You may reply to the seller at the bottom of their post.  Sellers do not forget to check the "Notify me of Reply's" button on your listing.

Baskets, Burners, Tanks and other Bottom End Equipment

You will never get your balloon off the ground without an Inflation Fan. Here you will find Fans and assorted parts available for sale.

Red Lines, Vent Lines, Crown lines, Drop Lines, Tether Lines and other assorted gear.

D-Rings, Flying Wires, Suspension Cables, Carabiner, Load Rings and other assorted hardware.

Radios, Instruments, Night Light Systems, GPS, GO-Pro cameras, If it needs a charge or takes batteries here is where it goes.

Vans, Trucks, Trailers, Lift Gates, Vehicle Hardware,

Balloons with a slightly different shape.

Skirts, Parachutes, Flight Manuel & My mothers cookie recipe. Anything that won't fit somewhere else.

Looking for an entire balloon business for sale?  Find established ride operations here for sale.

To start a topic you must be a logged in member or REGISTER with us.  Do not forget to check the "Follow" box to be informed of new topics when posted.

This forum is for those who need stuff transported or have room to transport stuff. From time to time we all need a piece of equipment or something moved from where it is to where we need it. HERE is where you can post your needs.

Use this forum to see sample Topics and to learn how you can participate.

This Sub-Forum is for the members to use to broadcast to the entire membership. When you start a topic in this Forum the membership will be sent an email with the contents of your topic. Announce a Safety Seminar, Need a part? Looking for crew? This is the forum to use! If you are a new member just click the button "Follow this Forum" and you too will get instant messages when someone posts a new topic. You can also follow individual topics as well.

You may list your equipment in any fashion but here are a few tips and a guide.

The five best ballooning knots to know

Things we used to do and why we no longer do it.

Questions about your annual inspection. From inspection costs to what is involved?

What can the owner operator do and not do on the aircraft?

Do you have questions about how to keep your balloon in top shape? Do you have things you do to make your balloon last longer?

Topics about building your own balloon.

This is an article about the rules and regulations regarding Commercial Motor Vehicles and Ballooning.

We have assembled videos from all over for pilots to review.

This is a forum created so members can ask questions and give suggestions and possible answers to questions related to the Covid-19 virus and ballooning.  Please ask questions as a separate topic in this forum.

Looking for a specific piece of equipment? Start a topic here about what you are looking for and then click on the FOLLOW Topic button and when anyone Replies to your topic you will get an instant email!

Pins, Posters, Jackets, Cards, Framed Photos, and assorted Stuff.

Inflatables of all kinds.

Blimps you fly and blimps you fly IN.

Books and Balloon literature.

Have ideas, Tricks, Tips, anything you think would be helpful for other balloonist's. Post it here.
 

Start a topic about winter flying.  Add your tips and advice to this forum!

Topics started by the members.

App's, Program's, and Technology that can make our life better.

Tips for getting your balloon airborne faster, Safer, and more efficient.

Event Organizers can create a topic for the posting of event scores.  You may insert a PDF for each day or create one topic for your event and edit each time you have new scores to update.

Find balloon Schools all over the world.

Topics about and for the Junior Balloonist Camps.

Links to radar.

Websites with good balloon weather.

Articles written by a Balloonist about weather. Thank you Brad Temeyer

Articles written by a Balloonist about weather. Thank you Brad Temeyer

You may use these listings to contact a club in your area.  You may also use the Member Map to find a club near you.  If you can not find a club and would like to start a club just become a member of HotAirBalloonist.com and start a club of your own right here on this site.

Ask questions here. Start topics of discussion you want answers for. Don't forget to check the box FOLLOW TOPIC so when someone posts an answer you get an email.

Where to find books and study guides for your certificate.

Ask your questions here and members will answer.

Compare your options between companies.

Repair Station listings

A place for the crew to ask questions from pilots

List your seminar here.

We have made this forum so we can talk about problems or issues that simply need to be addressed.  This forum will be a written record that can always be reviewed about items that simply should be "Talked About"

Links to different FAA regulations that members may find handy.

When you need your check ride or to get your Biennial review here are some people you can call.

A few little tidbits from the FAA that relate to the balloon world. Things you may not have known.

This forum is for any topics related to getting a second class medical.  Questions about where to go.  What was involved.  Tell us about your experience.  Share your knowledge with others.  Who did you go to in your area?  Thank you for your participation.

Here you can find information about our current U.S. Hall of Fame members. We will also talk about future U.S.Hall of Fame recipients

Events you should not miss.

Here you can see new stuff and you can also suggest things you would like to see.

We will post some photos from long ago and you can view them here.

The history behind ballooning.

A Forum for those things we see now and then that we look at and say. MAN WERE YOU LUCKY!

Stuff that should be talked about. Things that do or do not make sense.

Things that are simply incredible.

Balloon Jokes that can be used before the flight

Balloon jokes that are best used in flight.

Balloon jokes that can be used after the flight or during your champagne ceremony.

We have all have them. Those wonderful quotes that come from a passenger who just does not understand. Great quotes that make those of us in the balloon world just Laugh OUT Loud.

Share them please.

Share your stories or photos of the fun side of ballooning.

Do you have questions about map files? Do you need a file or map for your balloon event? Do you need a map for your flying area and or club? Keith Sproul is our moderator for this forum. Anything you want regarding maps he is your new best friend. Post your comments and topics here!

Tips on competition maps and how to get the best from them

Spin or throw?

Map and compass or laptop and GPS?

Random topics and questions about how to become a better competition pilot.

Build a tissue Paper hot air balloon.

Adult Supervision is a must.

let us know about your Balloon camp and we will list it here.

The history behind ballooning.

APEX Balloon Forum for discussions.

Avian Balloon Forum for discussions.

Cameron Balloon Forum for discussions.

Custom built replacement balloons.

Firefly Balloon Dealers

Head Balloon Forum for discussions.

Kavanagh Balloon Dealers

Kubicek Balloon Dealers

LimeLite Balloon Dealers

Lindstrand Balloon Dealers

National Balloon Dealers

Ultramagic Balloon Dealers