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We are looking for experienced balloon pilots for our Cameron Z450,425,Z350 size Balloons.We are offering 3000 Euros monthly salary,1 year contract,Accomadation,1 day off a week,15 days off at lower season,2 Airline ticket (round trip),The Pilot can go back to his/her country in winter seson with salary ( 3 or 4 months) upon the situation of Flight.

if anybody intersting please contact me by e mail info@alaaddinballoons.com or Call +90 541 737 90 00 

Ediz…

Hi,

I want to buy a RC hot air balloon, but i can not find anyone who sells this Balloons.

Please can anybody help me??? 

I have the first 5 years of Albuquerque International Balloon posters for sale. They are signed and numbered Pro-Creation editions. If interested please e-mail or call 505-400-0423

Att: ALL BALLOONIST!

I have some questions to help make my event more friendly for balloonist!

Thanks...

 - When you go to any event to fly what do you look forward to?

 - What perks do you look for/or expect.

 - What would you like to see?

 - If you were given specials to local sites (the zoo, mall, restaurants, or another location) would you like them for your family as well as your crew?

 - If you have anything to add to help me I…

Hi Joey,

remember me?

Looking for a balloon pilot to start immediately.  Incredible flying location! Housing & vehicle available.  Expect pay from July-Sept to reach $12,000-$15,000.  More details available upon request. 

I can be reached by email at:  pikesters1984@yahoo.com

Or by phone at:  (208) 413-1324

Thanks,

James Knight

Q: What's the difference between a hot air ballooning instructor and a large pizza?

A: The large pizza can feed a family of four.

Q: How do you get a hot air ballooning instructor off your front porch?

A: You pay for the pizza.

Just a reminder that you only have 5 days left to submit your registration paperwork for the 35th annual Colorado Balloon Classic. Email us at balloonclassic@balloonclassic.com or call 719-471-4833 for more information.  Or visit our website and register online by clicking www.balloonclassic.com/pilotapp.

Alright Leviners and Leetoners it's a photographic battle to the death across the ditch.

So if your going to Lift off Levin, North island, New Zealand take the best photo's and/or video you can and post them up here for us all to peruse.

If you going to Lift Off Leeton (yes I know I stole the name but lets move on shall we) New South Wales, Australia also take the best photo/video and post up on Aunty monkey again for us to peruse.

Lets have…

Congratulations,

                   To our moderator Andrew Robertson, 3rd place in the 17th Australian ballooning championships.

                   1st Thomas Dattler, 2nd Paul Gibbs,

                                                                          Well done all.

Below is a copy of the email sent to the Reflector and the BFA Board earlier today.  I am sharing it here so those who are not on the Reflector can read it as well.

All,

Well I've been fairly sheltered as far as balloon events go.

Pretty much I have only been to the Australian balloon events.

This is my first oversea's balloon event and to say I have been blown away is an understatement.

From the pre event organisation and shipping to the full blown event it's been excellent.

I've almost had as much flying as I can take which is always a plus.

I'm not sure what I like the most, from a pre event flight with…

Hot Air Ballooning has come to Sri Lanka and the nearest launch point is just over 45 minutes from Reef, Villa and Spa.





Whilst it does mean an early start with take off (or rather lift off at 6.15 am), between November and April you can now, for approximately an hour or so, float in air,…

A ballooning couple and their 4 -year-old daughter were flying Air New Zealand from Sydney to Auckland for the Balloons over Waikato event  .    The daughter (who had been looking out the window) turned to…

Michael is running for a sponsorship from Prilosec. Please take the time to vote for him. We wouldn't want a beauty queen or swimmer beat a balloon pilot. You can vote everyday until the end of the contest so PLEASE vote here for Michael!

http://www.officialsponsor.com/applications/view/9894

Here is Michael's story:…

All balloonist's,

     Just to let you know that my book, based on my 40 years of hot air ballooning was published last week, 12/20/2010. "Memoirs of an Old Fat Balloonist" is available on Amazon.com, and BarnesandNoble.com. The book, 454 pages, sells for $19.95 and chronicles the start and interesting stories of the ballooning Williams family. We helped pioneer the sport of ballooning in the early 1970's. Enjoy. 

CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) reporting has indicated that the average age of a commercial hot air balloon pilot has increase to 60 in recent years. It has also been noted that many have been failing the Annual health assessments. Not only is retesting an additional expense, the loss of license can cause significant financial hardship.

The head medical examnier has released a Pilots Circular noting that,…