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2016 Carolinas Balloon Association Safety Seminar and Fun Fly
February 27 @ 7:00 am - 5:45 pm
You are invited to attend the 26th annual Carolinas Balloon Association Safety Seminar and Fun Fly to be held in Statesville, NC. The dates for these events are February 27th, 2016 for the Safety Seminar and the morning of February 28th for the Fun Fly weather permitting so the seminar attendees can put all that new found knowledge to work.
On February 27th, In accordance with the BFA’s Continuing Education Safety Seminar Guidelines, the safety seminar committee is presenting a one day agenda presented by a professional group of expert and knowledgeable speakers. The cost for the safety seminar for pilots will be $50.00 and crew members will be $25.00. Member pilots of the Carolina Balloon Association will receive a $10 discount and member crew and enthusiasts will receive a $5 discount. This year you can bundle your membership with your safety seminar fees. If you have already renewed your CBA membership you can just purchase the seminar with the additional member discounts. The Safety Seminar Committee is pleased to announce that Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC has once again graciously provided their facilities to host the safety seminar.
Hotel accommodations for the seminar will be provided by Comfort Inn and 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 $72.00. 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 21st, 2016.
We look forward to your participation and attendance at the 2016 CBA Safety Seminar and Fun Fly. Don’t forget to extend this invitation to your students and crew as well.
If you need printable directions they can be found here > 2016 Seminar Location and Directions
Schedule: (Updated)
Registration: 7:00 – 8:00
Seminar: 8:00 – 5:45
How to register: