2021 National Balloon Classic 07/24/2021

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The 2021 KML files for the National Balloon Classic are up!

Go to the HotAirBalloonist.com site.  LOG IN!  Then click on the “Download Center” link in the sub-menu at the top of the page.  In the download center, look over on the right side to find the categories.  You are looking for the Launch and Land (Maps & GPS Files).  Click on that category and look for the Sub-Category “Indianola”  When you enter that Sub-Category you will find the first 4 files are for the 2021 National Balloon Classic. 

The Files are as follows.

·        2021 National balloon Classic Targets (KML)  This is for use with the HotAir.app or any other application that can use a KML file.  Click on that link, BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD, click the “Follow button” at the top right hand side just below the file title.   Then Click Download, (Select Save in HotAir)

·        2021 National balloon Classic Targets (GPX)  This is for use with any application that can use a GPX file.  Click on that link, BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD, click the “Follow button” at the top right hand side just below the file title.   Then Click Download

·        2021 National balloon Classic 3D PZ (KML)  This is for use with the HotAir.app or any other application that can use a KML file.  Click on that link, BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD, click the “Follow button” at the top right hand side just below the file title.   Then Click Download, (Select Save in HotAir)

·        2021 National balloon Classic PZ (KML)  This is for use with the HotAir.app or any other application that can use a KML file.  Click on that link, BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD, click the “Follow button” at the top right hand side just below the file title.   Then Click Download, (Select Save in HotAir)

You can fly with all three KML files turned on at the same time if you wish.  We suggest you fly with the 3D KML file turned on so you can see the Red and Gray zones in 3D and you can review your flight track in 3D after the flight.  See the Viewing Flight Tracks in 3D presentation.

We have noticed that sometimes the HotAir.app will hold onto old map files in its application memory.  When uploading a new file we suggest that you delete the old file first.  You can delete a file simply by going to the Real Time Settings page and select Custom KML Map Overlays.  To delete a file left swipe on the file and tap on Delete.  Then close the HotAir.app.  When you reopen the application the map files should have been purged and you can now download a new version. 

While you are logged in we suggest you download the HotAir.app tutorial located in the download center under Tutorial Presentations.  Remember MEMBERS can download all files for FREE! 

If you have any trouble logging into the site try the Password recovery system or send me a note at Jeff@HotAirBalloonist.com and I am happy to help you. 

REMEMBER TO FOLLOW!

If you click the Follow button the HAB system will send you an email instantly when a new file has been loaded.  When something on the map changes and a new file is uploaded, you will know right away.  Downloading a new map file takes seconds!  So always stay up to date by using the Follow feature on each file you download.  There is a presentation for the Follow Feature too!

May the winds be light and the turn is huge.  Remember there are very few people in the world that can do what you do in a balloon.  It is called the “Art of Aerostation” for a reason.  For all of those (Pilots and Ground Teams) whom are heading to the National Balloon Classic, Have fun, Be safe and know I wish with all my heart I could be there with you all.

Jeff A Thompson