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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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    Practical Test Standards (Commercial LTA)

    By hotairballoonist in FAA Forms

    Practical Test Standards (Commercial LTA)

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    Suggestions for the Hot Air App 11/16/20

    By hotairballoonist in Tutorial Presentations

    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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    Green Zone Pins Sample

    By hotairballoonist in Small Town Iowa

    3 downloads

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    PZ Pins sample

    By hotairballoonist in Small Town Iowa

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

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    Sample Green Zones (Small Town Iowa video)

    By hotairballoonist in Small Town Iowa

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

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    Sample PZ Area file.

    By hotairballoonist in Small Town Iowa

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

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    Map Creation with Google Earth

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    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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    Using Windy.com

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    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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    Event Maps

    By hotairballoonist in Tutorial Presentations

    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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    Events on the Member Map

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

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

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    Uploading files in the "Download Center"

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    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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    Get a Membership

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    This video shows how easy it is to get a membership on HotAirBalloonist.com.  In less than 2 minutes you can have access to areas of the site that are private "Members Only" areas.  See more, Do More and share your opinions and ideas with hundreds of fellow balloonists.  This site was built by a Balloonist for all Balloonist's.  The member features are in the hundreds.  Join today and see what you have been missing.

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    Longview PZ Pins

    By hotairballoonist in Longview

    This map is the Longview PZ map with only PINS.  This map is a KML file and does not contain the PZ areas.  Only PINS for the PZ areas.  This map is for use with the HOTAIR.app

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    Longview PZ areas map (HOTAIR)

    By hotairballoonist in Longview

    These are the Longview PZ areas map.  This map has only the PZ areas without the marker pins.  This file is a KML file and intended for download for the HotAir.app.

    11 downloads

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    Longview TARGETS map 2019 (HOTAIR)

    By hotairballoonist in Longview

    This file is for the Longview TARGETS map.  This is used for the HOTAIR.app. 

    3 downloads

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    Longview Intersections 2018 KML (HOTAIR)

    By hotairballoonist in Longview

    These are the Longview Intersections that may be used as targets.  This file is intended for download for the HotAir.app.

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    Longview Intersections KML

    By hotairballoonist in Competition Maps

    Longview Intersections KML for HOTAIR.app
     

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    Flying HIZAZOV part 5

    By hotairballoonist in Flying HIZAZOV

    The last segment in the series.  Great fun for all.  Glad we had so many Thompson's there.

    62 downloads

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    Flying HIZAZOV part 4

    By hotairballoonist in Flying HIZAZOV

    National Balloon Classic,  Not a game for sissies!

    49 downloads

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    Flying HIZAZOV part 3

    By hotairballoonist in Flying HIZAZOV

    Flying big balloons in competition.

    176 downloads

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    Flying HIZAZOV part 2

    By hotairballoonist in Flying HIZAZOV

    Learning to fly in the late 70's

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    Flying HIZAZOV part 1

    By hotairballoonist in Flying HIZAZOV

    The early days.

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    The Follow Feature

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    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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    Credit Card on file

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    Is your card expiring?  Do you need to change the card you have on file?  This video will show you how to change your personal information.

    28 downloads

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