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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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KML MAP files for ABQ

By hotairballoonist in Albuquerque

Files for those who use the HotAir.app You may download directly into the HotAir.app or save to files depending on the version of IOS you are running. Unfortunately we do not have a legend for the color coding for this map.

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Updated July 9, 2023

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Creston PZ Map 3D KML 2021

By hotairballoonist in Creston

This is the 2021 Creston PZ 3D map in KML format for the HotAir.app
Below are some screen shots of the development of this KML. We took the paper map and laid it directly over the Google Earth map. Then traced precisely each PZ. The images below show a 10% 50% and 100% view of the paper map overlay to show the accurateness of the KML file.

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Updated September 17, 2021

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Creston PZ Map KML 2021

By hotairballoonist in Creston

This is the 2021 Creston map in KML format for the HotAir.app
Below are some screen shots of the development of this KML. We took the paper map and laid it directly over the Google Earth map. Then traced precisely each PZ. The images below show a 10% 50% and 100% view of the paper map overlay to show the accurateness of the KML file.

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Updated September 17, 2021

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Max Map V3.1

By hotairballoonist in Disney Area

This is Max Moerles KML Disney map. Please contact either of us for any changes.
Max at 208-921-0280
Or Jeff at Jeff@HotAirBalloonist.com
Fly Safe Have Fun
Thank you.

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Submitted August 19, 2021

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Monthly to Yearly

Many new members start off with a monthly membership to see if they like the site. After a while they realize they would rather pay just once a year for their membership. This video shows you how to change from a monthly membership to a yearly membership.

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Updated July 22, 2023

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Online Waivers

This tutorial was developed for pre-flight waivers. This tutorial shows how to create a link on your device and how to use that link to create a signable waiver for passengers. This presentation assumes the following.
You are using a device capable of displaying a PDF file. You have access to uploading a file directly to your server (Via FTP or other method) Many of the instructions are for an iPad, iPad Mini or iPhone. You have the ability to send and receive emails on your device.

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Updated July 9, 2023

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MotionX to HotAir.App

This is a PDF file presentation on how to download your Motion X waypoints and transfer them to the HotAir.app.
You will need the following programs.
Motion X. (you should already have this program) Google Earth. Easy GPS HotAir.App You will also need an email address on your device (what you are using HotAir.app on)

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Updated July 9, 2023

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Downloading Map Files

Downloading Map files for use with the HotAir.App

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Updated July 22, 2023

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Balloon Event Scores

There are many pilots all over the country interested in the scores from balloon events.
Many events have websites that just do not allow you to post easily the scores form your competition event.
HotAirBalloonist.com has made posting scores a 30 second process! This video explains how simple it is to post all the scores from your event. You can post every event in seconds. Here are the requirements.
First you must have an Event Organizers membership on HotAirBalloonist.com. This is easy to do, currently we are offering a FREE Event Organizers membership for a FULL YEAR to anyone who would like to post scores. Second, we would like for you to post a link to the "Event Scores" forum on your events website. Last, If your event is not on our Events Calendar please take a moment and post it. You can post event dates, details, contact information and MORE. Once your event is posted on the HotAirBalloonist.com calendar it will also appear on the Member Map.
All you need to do is send us an email. Let us know the name and the email of the person you would like to have permission to post scores. That is it! Email us at Info@HotAirBalloonist.com
Take a moment to download and watch this video on how easy posting your event scores can be.
Thank you for all you do for the balloon world.
Jeff A Thompson.

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Submitted June 21, 2021

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Competition Marker and Target Specs

By hotairballoonist in Balloon Related Resources

This is the official specifications for competition markers and competition targets.
To Create the markers we suggest a Hot Knife be used to seal the edges of the markers so they do not fray from use. We also make the entire marker from one strip of fabric. We use a 6 mil plastic bag inside the weighted portion of the marker. The plastic bag is 3inches long and two inches wide. We fold over the top of the zipper portion so as to prevent the force of impact opening the plastic bag. We also insert the plastic bag with the zipper portion in a vertical position. The sides of the zippered plastic bag are cut at the factory and are likely to split open on impact. By placing the plastic bag in a vertical position the impact forces are on the folded section and on the bottom of the bag where the plastic is uncut. We weigh the fabric strips for each color since the weight of the colors are different and we adjust the sand placed inside of the plastic bags to adjust for the weight differences in fabric color. The process of weighing the strips is to take 10 strips of fabric and average them. We also do this with the plastic bags and add .10 grams for the stitching. The end result is a marker that is within 1/100's of a gram of the 77 gram goal.

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Submitted May 12, 2021

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Practical Test Standards (Commercial LTA)

By hotairballoonist in FAA Forms

Practical Test Standards (Commercial LTA)

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Submitted May 6, 2021

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Suggestions for the Hot Air App 11/16/20

This video was created back in November of last year. Below is the email correspondence. Sent 11-16-20
You’re the best!

Thank you for taking the time to watch. I am not a developer at all. I dabble at being a good cut and paste hacker and that is most likely all the further I will get in your arena. I have so many other things on my plate from managing the HotAirBalloonist.com site and making tutorials and videos. I also build websites for a few people too.

If you need any presentations or video tutorials made please let me know. Especially when it comes to “How to use” features on the HotAirBalloonist.com website.

I am unsure if you knew or if I mentioned but my balloon flying career is over. I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke earlier this year and no longer feel safe to fly passengers. Here is an article I wrote after I had been home from the hospital for a few months.

Please do not feel sorry for me in any way. I am one of the luckiest people on the earth to still be here and be with my family. I have lots to do on the web and here at my desk so my life is still quite full.

All the best to you and THANK you for creating such a fantastic tool for so many pilots.

Jeff

From: Shawn Gano [mailto:shawn@gano.name]
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:34 AM
To: info@hotairballoonist.com
Subject: Re: For your entertainment.

Hi Jeff — that was awesome! I really appreciate the time you took putting that together and it is really clear to me now what you were thinking about in terms of the planning tools and the multiple color of markers. I actually have MotionX still installed on my phone too (but didn’t use it much).

Also you are really good at explaining things and have a great narration style!

The planning tool should be fairly easy to add and is a great idea. The colored pins a little trick but will try to think of something. But I have to solve one issue before I can work on those ideas and that is to re-write the Glympse integration as Apple has removed a key library that was required for it’s use in the last couple of iOS major versions — which means the App won’t currently compile (or run a new version) until that gets sorted out. So that is sort of blocking me from adding new things like I normally like to do. Another developer is trying to help me get past that issue…. When that happens these are at the top of my list for new features!

Thanks again and I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

- Shawn

On November 16, 2020 at 6:45:20 PM, info@hotairballoonist.com (info@hotairballoonist.com) wrote:

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Updated July 9, 2023

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Green Zone Pins Sample

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Updated November 25, 2020

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PZ Pins sample

Sample file made in the video How to make map files using Google Earth.

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Updated November 25, 2020

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Sample Green Zones (Small Town Iowa video)

Sample file made in the video How to make map files using Google Earth.

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Updated November 25, 2020

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Sample PZ Area file.

Sample file made in the video How to make map files using Google Earth.

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Updated November 25, 2020

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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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Using Windy.com

This video will show you how to use and features of the Windy.com site.
As a balloon pilot you know how important good weather information can be. This site does a real good job of forecasting winds. Not only on the surface but aloft as well. With a slider that allows you to go hour by hour it seems like a nice little bit of technology to have on your phone tablet or even the desktop for looking at winds. A new and very handy feature is the "Web Cameras" When you select any location on the Windy map you will see a "Wind Staff" open up. You can click on that staff and a details window will open at the bottom of the screen. Over on the left side you will see (if available) a web camera. Great for looking around your area to see if there is fog or rain or other issues you may want to be able to see without having to physically travel to that location. Check it out!

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Updated July 8, 2023

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Event Maps

This PowerPoint slide show will explain our Event Maps program.
There are many reasons for having maps available for your event pilots. More and more pilots are using tablet and laptop programs for inflight navigation. Having good maps can help increase safety and help avoid landowner issue as well as many other benefits. If you run a balloon event you NEED to watch this presentation.

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Updated July 9, 2023

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Events on the Member Map

This video will show you how to find a balloon event in your area using the Member Map.

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Updated January 31, 2022

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Uploading files in the "Download Center"

This video will show you how easy it is to upload files to the HAB "Download Center"
We accept files of all types and there are many categories for files to be uploaded to. This example is a map file for a balloon event. If you are uploading maps for an event please inform your users that they should click on the "Follow" feature so they will be informed via email if there are changes (new versions) to the map. Also remember to give your file a descriptive name. There is a section were you can go into more detail about your file when you upload them.

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Updated November 23, 2020

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