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For additional information please go to www.naa.aero Harmon Trophies Nomination Period: April 15 - July 15 for the award year of July 1 through June 30 About the Trophy In 1926, Colonel Clifford B. Harmon, an early balloonist and aviator, established international trophies to be awarded annually to the world's outstanding aviator, aviatrix, aeronaut (balloon or dirigible) and astronaut (added in 1969). Today, NAA continues to uphold the tradition by giving out the aeronautic (ballooning) trophy, awarded for the most outstanding international achievement in the art and/or science of |
Committee Details
- Airship
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Coordinates airship activities and education: primarily thermal airships.Rick Wallace, Chairperson332 Euclid StreetSanta Monica, CA 90402310-451-4233 (res)Board Liaison: David Rapp
- Awards
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Coordinates the gathering and submission of nominations for awards presented by the BFA,For more information please click on BFA, CIA/FAI or NAA to view a listing of awards.Orvin Olivier, Chairperson3208 East 31st
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
605-332-6688 (res)Board Liaison: Ken Walter - Balloon Clubs
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The goal of the BFA is to be a facilitator with balloon clubs in the United States and Canada for the purpose of exchanging information, ideas and concerns. For a list of ballon clubs click here...
Board Liaison: Cory Miller
- Balloon Ride Operators Division
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Balloon Ride Operators DivisionScott Appelman, Chair5601 Eagle Rock Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113505-823-1111Committee MembersKen WalterDave SullivanBoard Liaison: Troy Bradley
- Bylaws
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Conducts periodic review of the BFA Bylaws and other governing documents. Makes recommendations for changes to the BFA Board if/when appropriate.Jim Thompson
5622 Francis Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310-1026
515-277-1233Liaison: Board of Directors - CIA Sporting Badges
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The purpose and aim of this program is to recognize at an international level, excellence in the sport of ballooning in the performance area. Unlike the BFA Pilot Achievement Award Program (PAAP), the Sporting Badge program is a common set of tasks, or progressive difficulty, which challenges the pilot on the full scope of balloon flight. Click here for more information.Koh Murai, Chairperson16927 NE Morrelli Dr.Yamhill, OR 97148-8419503-662-3000Board Liaison: Scott Wooge
- Corporate Membership Development
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Kevin Knapp, Chair
740 Greenville Blvd
Suite 400-182
Greenville, NC 27858
252-916-6631
EmailCommittee Members
Matt FensterBoard Liaison: Mick Murphy
- Crew Achievement
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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. Click here for more information.
Bob Tyszka , Chairperson
20900 Lasky
California City, CA 93505760-373-5693
EmailBoard Liaison: Cory Miller - Continuing Education
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The BFA Continuing Education program includes the responsibility for setting the general guidelines for Safety Seminars and maintains the records of sanctioned seminars along with seminar content.
Dave Sullivan, Chair
125 Redwood Circle
Fayetteville, GA 30214-1053770 719 9492
EmailCommittee MembersDavid RappBoard Liaison: Ken Walter - Educational Handbooks/Products
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Educational Handbooks/ProductsDave Sullivan125 Redwood CircleFayetteville, GA 30214-1053770-719-9492Board Liaison: David Rapp
- Event Planning
- FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
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FAA Designated Pilot Examiner & Safety CounselorThe purpose of the FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and FAASTEAM (Safety) committee is to keep track of the current list of those pilots that serve in this capacity so the membership may know who to go to for their services. The list of DPE's is posted on the website here.Philip Bryant, Chairperson5001 Woodway, #302Houston, TX 77056713-622-9074 (h)Board Liaison:
- FAI Ballooning Commission/ CIA
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The BFA representative to the FAI Balloooning Commission (formerly referred to asCommission Internationale d'Aerostation "CIA")Mark Sullivan, Delegate439 Live Oak LoopAlbuquerque, NM 87112505-256-3808 (bus)Board Liaison: Troy Bradley
- Festival Guidelines Committee
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In response to the current hot air balloon insurance environment and the history of balloon incidents and accidents occurring at organized balloon events across the Unites States over the past five years, the BFA Board has established an ad hoc committee to develop a publication aimed at encouraging safer balloon events by providing guidance for event organizers, officials and pilots.
Maury Sullivan Canton, Ohio Chairman Gene Burnstein Brick, NJ Member Bill Whidden Tavares, FL Member Sam Parks Statesville, NC Member Ray Bair Albuquerque, NM Member Board Liaison
- Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic Program
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The purpose of the BFA Flight Instructor Program is to recognize, with a designation BFA Flight Instructor, those commercial LTA pilots who are already involved (or desire to become involved) in flight and ground instruction by providing continuing education opportunities. For more information click here
Dave Sullivan, Chair
125 Redwood Circle
Fayetteville, GA 30214-1053770 719 9492
EmailCommittee MembersPat CannonBoard Liaison: - Gas Division
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The BFA Gas Division is a growing segment of the Balloon Federation of America. It is made up of pilots and crew members interested keeping the oldest part of our sport relevant and growing.
Phil Bryant
5001Woodway
Houston, TX 77056
713-299-5179 (res)
Board Liaison: Sam Parks - Government Relations
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Government RelationsKevin Knapp, Chair740 Greenville BlvdSuite 400-182Greenville, NC 27858252-916-6631Committee MembersTroy BradleyJim LynchBoard Liaison: Mick Murphy
- Hot Air Competition Division
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The Hot Air Competition Division is a segment of the BFA membership who share a common interest in competitive ballooning.Chase Donner, Chairperson
Board Liaison: Sam Parks - Insurance
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Liability insurance covering BFA officials, office and staff, Board of Directors.Orvin Olivier, Chairperson3208 East 31stEmail
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
605-332-6688 (res)Board Liaison: Ken Walter - Internet
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Coordinates the BFA Internet Website operation.Rick Jones169 Portsmouth Street #169Concord, NH 03301603-224-7972Cory Miller1880 45th Avenue NESalem, OR 97305503-510-1215Drew EgertonBoard Liaison: Scott Wooge
- Legal Services
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Legal ServicesDavid Rapp641 Cepi Dr.Chesterfield, MO 63005636-519-9002 (bus)Board Liaison: Troy Bradley
- Long Jump
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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.Click the link listed below for complete rules.Manager
Mark Caviezel
P.O. Box 5141
Oxnard, CA 93031
405-600-0328
EmailBoard Liaison: David Rapp
- Membership Development
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The goal for Membership Development is to discover and implement ways to maintain and grow the BFA membership.OPENBoard Liaison:
- National Aeronautic Association/ NAA
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NAA is a non-profit 501(c ) (3) "dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport and science of aviation in the United States." The scope of NAA encompasses all areas of flight - from skydiving and models to commercial airlines and military fighters. NAA is the record-keeper for United States aviation. Click here to learn more.Committee MembersKevin Knapp
- National Balloon Museum
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The National Balloon Museum dedicates itself to providing the public with a comprehensive understanding of ballooning and its history through its exhibitions and collections. The museum archives more than 200 years of ballooning and operates on more than 2,000 volunteer hours annually. Visit their website.Nancy O. Griffin, President7935 Livingston LaneFort Collins, CO 80525Becky Wigeland, CuratorPO Box 149Indianola, IA 50125515-961-3714 (bus)Board Members:Marlene Wall - Vice PresidentBev Koehlmos - SecretaryTim BradyKelly ShawDenny andersonangie KuferDennis NicholsonDick DrakeScott armstrongDan BertschChristine BertschGary RubleBoard Liaison: Ken Walter
- National Convention
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National Convention.Reno, Nevada in 2015Committee MembersKen WalterScott Wooge
Board Liaison: Mick Murphy and Cory Miller - Observer Achievement
- Organization Marketing
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Organization MarketingDebby Standefer8037 Sun Country Drive
Elizabeth, CO 80107Board liaison: - Pilot Achievement
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The purpose of the Pilot Achievement Awards Program is to encourage pilots to increase their skills and aeronautical knowledge through a program of challenges and rewards. Click here for more information.Scott Wooge, Chairperson3609 Summer Brook CourtSt. Louis, MO 63129314-845-7746Board Liaison: Scott Wooge
- Public Relations/Press
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Public Relations/Press
Glen Moyer, Primary Media Contact
Bluebird Hill Airport
2585 Barron Road
Keithville, LA 71047
Ph/Fax 318-925-4908
Email
Board Liaison: Mick Murphy - Publications
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PublicationsGlen Moyer, EditorBluebird Hill Airport2585 Barron RoadKeithville, LA 71047Ph/Fax 318-925-4908Board Liaison: Jim Thompson
- Record Attempts
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This committee coordinates applications for FAI/CIA and NAA record attempts between the pilot and the appropriate sanctioning authority.
Board Liason: Troy Bradley - Youth/Junior Program
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Junior Balloonists is the youth group of the Balloon Federation of America. The purpose is to serve the younger members of the ballooning community. Click here for the BFA Youth Program Summer Camp web site.Committee MembersScott WoogeBoard Liaison: