February 23, 2014

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   2014 Carolinas Bal…

   
   

   February 22, 2014      February 23, 2014

   2014 Carolinas Balloon Association Safety Seminar and LTA Pilot Ground School
    
   You are invited to attend the 24th annual Carolinas Balloon Association Safety Seminar and LTA Pilot Ground School to be held in Statesville, NC. The dates for this event are February 22nd - February 23rd, 2014.
    
   In accordance with the BFA’s Continuing Education Safety Seminar Guidelines, the committee is presenting a one day agenda presented by a professional group of expert and knowledgeable speakers.
   Presenters will include
    
   Sam Parks on ‘Accident Investigation and Analysis’,
   Bert Padelt discussing ‘Repair and Maintenance’,
   Roger Clark will give us insights on ‘Weather' and 'FAR's,
   Randy Lee will do a presentation on ‘Aeronautical Decision Making’,
   Buddy Carter will present a session on ‘Ground and Crew Safety’.
    
   Additional segments will be announced shortly. Please check the CBA website, http://www.carolinasballoonassociation.com We will also be featuring Roger Clark's LTA Pilot Ground School covering both private and commercial ground school topics. Test books, plotters, sectionals, weather books and a CD of FAA documents will be provided to accompany the class. The ground schoool cost is $150.00 The Safety Seminar Committee is pleased to announce that Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC has graciously provided their facilities to host the safety seminar and ground school. Hotel accomodations for the seminar and ground school attendees will be provided by the Comfort Suites in Statesville, NC. The hotel is located within a short 10 minute drive to the college. Attendees will receive a reduced room rate of $75. You can make your reservation by calling (704) 873-2044. Please indicate that you are attending the balloon seminar and ground school to receive this special rate. Please book your rooms by February 14th, 2014. We look forward to your participation and attendance at the 2014 CBA Safety Seminar and Ground School. Please remember to extend this invitation to your students and crew as well. Cost for the safety seminar for pilots will be $40.00 and crew members will be $20.00. If you are attending the LTA Pilot Ground School the safety seminar fees will be waived. Application forms are available on the CBA web site – http://www.carolinasballoonassociation.com See you at the Safety Seminar.
   

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   2014 Aerostation, …

   
   

   February 22, 2014 02:00 PM      February 23, 2014 06:00 AM

   2014 Aerostation, the Art & Science of Ballooning
   LTA (Lighter-Than-Air) Ground School
   It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.
   — Wilbur Wright
   Are you current? Are you proficient? Do you know the difference?
   Can you fly in Class "D" airspace without a radio?
   Can you identify class "E" airspace? Where the "F" in airspace?
   Who is responsible for making sure a logbook entry is made after maintenance?
   When is a Flight Review due? What does it take to be legal? Safe?
   Find the answers to these questions and much more at LTA Ground School
   These lively and fun Saturday morning sessions are perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the sport of hot air ballooning:
    
   Crew
   Aspiring pilots
   Student pilots
   Private pilots
   Commercial pilots
   People interested in ballooning
    
   If you are a crew member, this is a good place to increase your understanding of what’s going on. If you aspire to become a pilot, this is the first step to passing the FAA knowledge exam and earning your pilot certificate. If you are already a pilot, this is a good refresher. If you are working on your Commercial certificate, this is where you can brush up on what you will be teaching your students. Sure you can study on your own, but the classroom setting makes for interesting discussion and questions are asked that you might not think of on your own.
    
   When: Saturdays, Jan 18, Feb 1, 22, Mar, 1, 8, 15 (subject to change to meet class needs)
   08:00 - 12:00 (or later)
    
   Where: Jackson Co. Airport (JXN) EAA Chapter 304 hgr., Jackson MI
   Cost: $220. (Discount for previous students)
    
   Qualifies: For IMC & Schantz insurance seminar discounts
   Students who successfully complete the class will be eligible to receive the required endorsement to take the private or commercial LTA FAA Knowledge exam.
    
   Reserve your place now, contact:
   Randy Coller, Designated Pilot Examiner, rcscruffy@yahoo.com 517-745-3606
    
   Partial syllabus:
   Accident reporting requirements
   Advisory Circulars (ACs)
   Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
   Aeronautical Charts
   Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)
   Airport operations
   Aircraft performance
   Collision avoidance
   Competition
   Effects of drugs and alcohol
   Emergency operations
   Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
   Flight maneuvers
   Fundamentals of Instructing
   How to obtain aeronautical information
   Human Factors
   Instructor records
   Landowner relations
   Launches and landings
   Medical conditions
   Meteorology - recognition of critical weather
   Navigation
   National Airspace system
   Operating Limitations
   Performance maneuvers & charts
   Pre and Post flight procedures
   Practical Test Standards
   Propane safety
   Principles of aircraft operation
   Radio Communication Procedures
   Refueling procedures
   Weather reports
   Weight calculations
   

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