Join The Fun!

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Get more involved in the sport of ballooning!

Become a Member!

All individual members now receive the following benefits:

- Access to the private "Member level" at BFA.NET
  • View current and back issues of BALLOONING magazine on-line
  • Use of on-line rally registration system (coming soon)
  • Access to the On-line Membership Roster
  • Use of BFA's licensed FCC radio frequencies
  • Ability to update your own user profile
  • Access to certain Member-only articles
- Recognition for your achievements
  • Pilot Achievement Award Program
  • Crew Achievement Award Program
  • Observer Achievement Award Program
  • Long Jump Competition
  • BFA Flight Instructor Program
- Ability to vote for your regional representative on the BFA Board of Directors

- Opportunities for training and education
  • On-line video library for members
  • Pilot skill enhancement
  • Crew training
  • On-line sanctioned safety seminars

Pricing

Annual memberships 

  • BFA Annual Member (US w/mailed magazine) $65
  • BFA Annual Member (global, on-line magazine) $45
  • BFA Annual Member (Non-US w/mailed magazine) $75
  • BFA Annual Family Membership $30 (prerequisite: an annual Membership for one Family member)
  • Junior Balloonist (ages 13 to 17) $15

Permanent memberships 

  • Life Membership (w/mailed magazine) $1000
  • Life Membership (global, on-line magazine) $625 

Annual plans for businesses and corporations

  • Corporate Sponsorship $250
  • Business Associate Membership $65

Add-on memberships for individuals (an annual or permanent Membership is a prerequisite)

  • Add: Competition pilot (HACD task card) $55
  • Add: Competition pilot (Under 30) $35
  • Add: Competition official (HACD) $15
  • Add: Competition pilot - LIFE $550
  • Add: Competition official - LIFE $150

Add Features to Your Membership

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As a member you can add features to your membership:

  • The opportunity to compete for National and International Championship teams and prizes by adding the Hot Air Competition Division
    • Regional qualifying competitions
    • US Nationals
    • US World Team
  • The opportunity to be a part of the Professional Ride Operators (PRO) Division
    • Have your ride business listed on-line
    • Participate in education specifically dedicated to ride operations
  • The opportunity to interact and participate with balloonists in the Gas Division
    • Compete for America's Challenge & Gordon Bennett
    • Gas Ballooning e-newsletter

Membership Supports Our Initiatives

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Your membership in the BFA supports:

  • BFA Youth Programs and Junior Balloonist Camps
  • Liaison efforts with the FAA and NTSB
  • Educational programs for pilots and crew
  • Keeping a repository of ballooning history
  • Maintaining a common calendar of ballooning events
  • Educating the general public regarding ballooning
  • Safety training
  • A series of awards for persons who have contributed to ballooning
  • Providing access to resources for balloonists

 

BFA Members are key to growing

the sport of ballooning!

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