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2015 GEBA Continuing Education Safety Seminar Date: March 14, 2015 Time: 7:30 AM – 5:45 PM PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VENUE IS THE SAME AS 2014 Parking will be in the same lot as previous years. Location: Science and Engineering Resource Center (Adjacent to the Hill Center) Rutgers University Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ Directions to Science and Engineering Resource Center

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Event Details February 7, 2015 - February 8, 2015 Time: 7am launch both days Recurrence: Recurring daily Admission: Free Location: Balloon Fiesta Park - Multi-Use Sport Facility 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy., Albuquerque, NM 87113 Phone: 505-768-5366 http://www.visitalbuquerque.org/listings/Balloon-Fiesta-Park---Multi-Use-Sport-Facility/1423/

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Balloon Event Jan 16-18 2015 http://www.havasuballoonfest.com/Contact.html

Balloon Event Jan 16-18 2015 http://www.bluffutah.org/balloon.htm 1/16/2015 1/18/2015 Bluff Balloon Festival 435-672-2341 http://bluffutah.org/contact/ http://bluffutah.org/bluff-balloon-festival-schedule-announced/ Bluff Utah

I use an 1 3/4 inch webbing very similar to a seat belt. We sew a large loop in the end of the webbing and lace it into the top bracket on the tommy lift where the frame goes into the back of the van. We also slide a bungy ball strap inside the loop. This is used when we are flying to tie up the strap so it does not get caugt in the gate or run over out in the field. We take the strap and fold it accordian style and then wrap the strap around it twice and then over the ball. Something like this. On the other side, Passenger side of the vehicle since the pilot drives and the crew unloads the basket. We have another strap with the quick release buckle. Here again we just sewed a large loop in the end of the strap and looped it thru the mounting frame of the Tommy Gate. Here is the unseen benifit of this system. It is strong enough to hold the basket tight but you can not over tighten it like you can with a ratchet style. If you take a close look at the baskets where the pilot uses a ratchet style strap you will see an indentation where they have squeezed the basket to tight over time. On this system you have to manually pull the strap tight like you do with a seat belt on an airplane. Snug but not to tight. Here is where you can purchase the hardware. Quick release Catch end. As always if you have question you can email or call. Jeff Thompson 407-421-9322 or info@hotairballoonist.com

The 2014 Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Gonzales, right in the heart of Ascension Parish. Join us Friday, September 26, through Saturday, September 27, at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. This home of the festival will combine hot air balloons, entertainment, music, food, fun and surprises. After a successful 2013 festival, organizers are thrilled with the opportunity to expand our 2014 festival and add to the fun. On the lush green fields of the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, you and your family can take in the sights of the festival in a relaxed and comfortable setting, while enjoying the rural, open spaces. Bring the entire family down to Lamar-Dixon from September 26 - 27, and see why this year’s 2014 Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival is the place to be this summer. Admission is $2.00 for adults, free for children 12 and under.