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Ballooning At EAA AirVenture

Efforts are underway to represent and promote our wonderful sport of Hot Air Ballooning at  the EAA Airventure at the end of July.  The BFA will cover the costs of the Ballooning Display area,...

Luxor, Egypt Balloon Rides Back in Business

Companies Offering Rides For First Time Since February Accident...   Tourists can once again drink in the sights of the pyramids from hot air balloons, as the government there has lifted a ban...

2013 Youth Summer Camps

The BFA Youth Program operates Youth Summer Camps for teens aged 13-18. The Summer Camps are the ultimate experience for teens who want to learn more about hot air ballooning. No need to worry if you don’t...

BFA Statement on Accident in Egypt

The Balloon Federation of America has released the following official statement regarding the tragic accident in Egypt. Media inquiries should be directed to BFA Editor Glen Moyer @ 318-925-4908 or 318-349-9666....

New Committee Chairman

The BFA would like to welcome two new committee chairmen:

BFA Mourns the loss of Cindy Petrehn

Thank you for taking part in the 2013 Continuing Education Webinar

Senate GOP Leader Wants to Pop Smokey Bear Balloon

FAA/NPS Require Air Tour Reports Over National Parks

BFA Awarded National Radio Frequencies

Continuing Education Initiative for 2013 and Beyond

BFA committee reports

2012 BFA All General Meeting Agenda

Aerostar Announces Future Hot Air Parts Providers

Aerostar Prevails In Tragic Lawsuit

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2013 U.S. National Championship Application

2013 U.S. National Championship Application

The 2013 U.S. National Championsip Application (Click HERE!) is now available for download from the BFA site.  The Great Texas Balloon Race will be serving as host for the 2013 event and...

2013 US Nationals Eligibility List

2013 US Nationals Eligibility List

The HACD board has finalized the 2013 U.S. Nationls Eligibilty List (Click Here!) in advance of this year's National Championship.  All 153 pilots with a National Ranking are listed and encouraged...

2012 National Ranking Winners

The 2012 BFA National Rankings have gone final.  As of 1/31/13 all queries had been received and answered, and The winners of the $5,000 purse are listed below.  Congratulations to Johnny Petrehn...

2013 BFA National Ranking Task Results

The HACD will be accepting BFA task results from the following events for the 2013 flying season.  This is an incomplete list based on the 2012 submitted results.  Dates will be added upon confirmation. ...

2013 Rules, Regulations, and Policies

The 2013 Rules, Regulations and Policies are now available for download here.  There are a number of changes that will go into effect this year so please take time to review those changes as you familiarize...

Alan Blount Sportsmanship Award

Chase Donner Wins 2012 US National Championship

Results Posted to the BFA Site

Bylaw Revisions

2012 U.S. Nationals Schedule and Pilots

2012 U.S. Nationals Map Available

2012 HACD Election News

2012 US Nationals Rules & Revised Pilot List

Brazil To Host Worlds

2012 US National Championship Pilot Application

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Field for the 57th Gordon Bennett is Set

Following the call for registration which ended on 15 February, the countries participating in the 57th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett are now known, as well as the number of balloons representing...

2012 FAI/CIA EVENT RULES FOR COUPE AÉRONAUTIQUE GORDON BENNETT

2012 FAI / CIA EVENT RULES FOR COUPE AÉRONAUTIQUE GORDON BENNETT     2012 MODEL EVENT RULES FOR COUPE AÉRONAUTIQUE GORDON BENNETT

2012 Gordon Bennett Results

2012 Gordon Bennett Results  

2012 America's Challenge Results

2012 America's Challenge Results:    

2007 BFA Gas Division Competition Rules

2007 Gas Division Competition PDF Document - Adopted April 2007

Types of Gas Balloon Landings

Flying in a Gas Balloon

Gas Ballooning Links

Gas Rating Requirements

BFA Rules for Gas Ballooning Events

Important Dates in Gas Ballooning History

Who Invented the Gas Balloon?

Gas Division Board Members

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