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  1. Free

    Radio Holder Measurements

    By hotairballoonist in Balloonist File Sharing

    This is an image on how to measure up for a custom radio holder.
     



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  2. Free

    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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  3. Free

    Sky Pirates Ballooning

    By hotairballoonist in Video Shorts

    This is a video short of the inflation of a Husband and Wife Balloon Team.

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  4. Free

    Sky Pirates Vid 2

    By hotairballoonist in Video Shorts

    This video is a slightly higher resolution than the first one. 

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  5. Free

    Downloading KML Map files for HotAir

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    This video tutorial is about how to download a KML map file for the National Balloon Classic.
    This video will show how to delete old files and download new files as well as how to download the targets for the event.  Map updates will be sent via email using the "Follow Feature" on the site.
    Members can sign in and select "Follow" for any file on the site and be instantly notified of any updates or new files uploaded.  CLICK HERE to download and watch that video.
     

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  6. Free

    Cancel a Membership

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    How to cancel a membership.
    Please understand that this site is run by the membership dues our members pay and we sure do not want to see you leave, we understand that things change in our personal lives.  Unlike many sites and some other programs we do not HIDE or make things super difficult to get out of a membership on the HotAirBalloonist.com site.  However, we understand that the site is very large and you may not know where to go or what to look for when you need to cancel a membership so we have made this video to make it even more simple for you to do so.  We do not want you to leave but if you need to we understand.
    Thank you for all you do for the Balloon World.
    Jeff A. Thompson

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  7. Free

    Post a Reply

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    There are many areas of the site were members and visitors can interact.  Posting a reply allows you to join a conversation, ask questions or even add more information about topics you wish to be involved in.  This video tutorial shows how even a non member (visitor) can interact on the site.  This tutorial shows how someone can ask questions about an item for sale in the Equipment 4Sale section area.
     

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  8. Free

    Starting a new topic

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    The answer is as simple as "Become a MEMBER"
    Once you have become a member of the site you will want to interact with others and start new topics in the different categories on the site. Starting a new topic is easy and the Editor allows you to do many different things to make your topic more dynamic. Ad photos, Emails, Your URL and more.  Colored Text and a selection of FONTS.  Insert a URL or an EMAIL directly into your text.  Watch the video.

     

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  9. Free

    Passwords

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    This video tutorial is all about passwords.
    How do you recover a forgotten password?  How do you change a password?  The HAB system makes it easy to log in and use your membership even if you have forgotten your password!
     
     

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  10. Free

    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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  11. Free

    How to list something for sale!

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    Listing equipment is actually quite easy.
    We have now made it so anyone (Member or Guest) can list equipment on the HAB site.
    This video tutorial will walk you thru the process. 
    First,  Identify the category your equipment should be listed in.  As you will see there are many different categories for all kinds of equipment.  Find the category that best fits the equipment you have for sale.
    Next you want to have a good title for your topic.
    2010 Aerostar 105 Classic basket low hrs.
    Something short and sweet that gives the visitor a good idea of what you are selling.
    Then in your topic go wild! The more information the better. Tell us everything you can about what you have for sale. be as detailed as you want and don't forget to add your contact information. (remember that everyone can see your topic even people who are not members) Be as complete with your contact information as you can. Email, Web Links, Phone Numbers everything.
    Then ad photos. As many as you can! You have a 10MB limit but if you size your photos about 600 X 800 pixels you should be able to get about 25 to 30 of them loaded.
    If you are a guest you will have to check the box  "I am not a Robot"  If you are a member on the site make sure you log in and check the box "Notify me of replies"
    So watch the video and see how easy and then GET STARTED!

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  12. Free

    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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  13. Free

    Equipment For SALE

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    Post your equipment on HAB!  This video will explain how to list your equipment for sale on the HAB  site!  NO PURCHASE NECESSARY!  Post your equipment with photos, full description, Contact information, Price, Location and MORE!  This is the easiest way to advertise your equipment to balloonists all over!
    REMEMBER to LIST
    Your location, Your contact information, Phone, Email, Price, Photos, (up to 20MB) Full description.  Year, Hrs, Annual and any other pertinent information Remember if you are a member, of the site you will want to click the "FOLLOW" button so the HAB system will notify you via email if someone posts a reply to your advertisement.
     

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  14. Free

    Goodreader

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    Transfer large files directly to your PC or Laptop
    Sometimes you files that are too large to email or to send from your phone to your PC.  Many times your phone will want you to edit or trim a video before it will allow you to send the file.  What if there were a way to send files directly to your PC from your phone using your phones WiFi signal.  Watch this video and learn how you can using a simple program called Goodreader.
     

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    Opt Out

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    This is a Video Tutorial showing how to Opt out or back into the Monthly Newsletter on HotAirBalloonist.com

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    Using Coupon Codes

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    Coupon Codes
    From time to time we offer a special to our members.  Often this is in the form of a Coupon Code.  This can be for a membership or a product of some kind.  Using a Coupon Code is easy.  Simply type you coupon code in the box at checkout to receive a discount on your item.  Watch this video to learn exactly how it works.

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  17. Free

    Getting Movie Maker

    By hotairballoonist in Tutorial Presentations

    One of the programs we have used over the years is called Movie Maker.  It was first introduced by Microsoft way back in the early 2000's.  It is simple and powerful and allows you to create great looking videos from your desktop. 
    In addition to this program we also recommend
    Snagit for doing desk top video production.  Like many of the HAB tutorials and ANN Video Converter for converting video formats.  Two very helpful programs.

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    Drone Winds

    By hotairballoonist in Tutorial Presentations

    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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  19. Free

    Sharing a HotAir Flight Track.

    By hotairballoonist in Tutorial Presentations

    This is a tutorial on how to share a flight track from the HotAir app. 

    15 downloads

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  20. Free

    SkyVector.com

    By hotairballoonist in Video Tutorials

    SkyVector.com
    A wonderful site with up to date sectional charts for all of the united states.  Airport information and MORE.  Watch this video and then check out their site!  Tell them HAB sent you!

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  21. $1

    Online Waivers

    By hotairballoonist in Tutorial Presentations

    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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  22. $2.25

    MotionX to HotAir.App

    By hotairballoonist in Tutorial Presentations

    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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  23. Free

    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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  24. Free

    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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    Go Pro and Ballooning

    By hotairballoonist in Tutorial Presentations

    This is a slide show on how to use a GoPro camera on your balloon flights to create additional Revenues.
     
    Below is a video made from the GoPro setup shown in this presentation. The video was made using MicroSoft Movie Maker.
     
     
     
    You can see more videos on our website at. http://www.thompsonaire.com/TAvideo.htm
     



     

     


    HAB MEMBERS! This presentation is FREE for download for our members. Log in and return here and download this presentation. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER Please CLICK HERE and purchase a membership to this site. Then as a member all of these paid files will be FREE do download.

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