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Education and Training.
The BFA has many programs to encourage education and training activities:
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Tuesday, 10 January 2012 11:29 |
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Flight Instructor/Master Flight Instructor Designation
The purpose of the BFA Flight Instructor Program is to recognize, with the designation of BFA Flight Instructor, those commercial Lighter-than-Air pilots who are already involved (or desire to become involved) in flight and ground instruction by providing continuing education opportunities. The BFA will provide a listing of Flight Instructors/Master Flight Instructors on its web site, supporting those individuals who have made the personal commitment to teach.
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 April 2013 14:53 |
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Balloons can help children understand many principles of science while holding their fascinated attention. A number of BFA members offer educational programs tailored to the needs of schools.
Here are a few:
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:30 |
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The Pilot Achievement Award Program was developed by the BFA Events Committee in 1982 for the purpose of advancing the sport of ballooning. The Balloon Federation of America's PAAP purpose is to encourage pilots to increase their skills and aeronautical knowledge through a program of challenges and rewards.
Click here for 2010-2012 participants in the PAAP
Click here for Pilot Achievement Awards Program Application
Click here for PAAP Designees
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Last Updated on Saturday, 05 May 2012 09:24 |
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Friday, 02 December 2011 10:35 |
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2012-2013 Long Jump Challenge Rules
INTRODUCTION: The BFA Long Jump is an annual contest to promote the sport of hot air ballooning. Individual pilots plan and conduct their own flights from launch sites of their own choosing. The basic rules are “40 gallons of propane, fly as far as you can.”
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Last Updated on Monday, 17 December 2012 13:33 |
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YOU can do this!
If you thought flying in a balloon was amazing, wait til you try flying the balloon yourself. You're in control of a gentle giant floating across the countryside. Fire the powerful burner and you're on your way up, come down to get a closer look or to change direction with the wind. Careful, it's addictive!
Who can learn to fly? People from all walks of life fly balloons. Generally speaking, earning a license requires exercising sound judgment; being able to speak English, taking flight instruction, passing both a written and flight test, and having no disqualifying medical condition.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:45 |
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Saturday, 06 June 2009 00:00 |
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The Crew Achievement Award Program was in part designed to increase recognition of the often-unsung heroes of our sport - the dedicated crew.
Formally recognizing crew members and involving them in this program will mean crews will be more knowledgeable and enthused about ballooning - which will ultimately mean safer flights.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 April 2013 13:01 |
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