Organizations Ballooning Aviation

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• - Trade organization representing UK passenger balloon operators. Find a balloonist or organize a flight in the UK.
  
• - Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, the GAA is one of the oldest balloon organizations in the country.  The goal of the GAA is to promote safe and enjoyable ballooning through education and group activities. 
  
• - You'll find a wealth of information about ballooning in and around Arizona. Event listings, contact information, club meetings, and balloon history are covered here.
  
• - Ballooning in Alberta - read about the club's monthly flights, view the picture gallery, or learn the "Top 10 Reasons Why Ballooning is Better in the Winter"!
  
• - The North American Balloon Association promotes excellence in hot air balloon competition, sanctions events throughout the US, and offers extensive internet coverage of balloon competions.
  
• - Organization that collects and restores retired balloons and holds a register of balloons worldwide.
  
• - Site for Bristol, England based club. Browse membership and flight information, detailed glossary of terms, history of ballooning, club newsletters, and balloon related articles.
  
• - Race photos, club activity calendar, local launch sites, and related links are included in this regional club site.
  
• - The Club operates several tethered balloons in Hong Kong and attends international balloon events overseas whenever possible. Includes a detailed history of the Cathay Pacific balloons and their many international flights.
  
• - Includes organizational information and a list of officers.
  
• - Sport flying club for members, based at the University of Bath, UK.
  
• - The SCBA organizes informal competitive and recreational events. The club promotes safety and education in ballooning and sponsors safety and educational seminars. FAQs, links, and event listings are included.
  
• - South Dakota balloon offers information about their special shape balloons and the pilots that fly them.
  
• - Includes information on all aspects of ballooning.
  
• - The MBA was formed to promote the sport of Hot Air Ballooning in the state of Minnesota through education, landowner relations and goodwill. Event information, links, weather, member roster, and newsletters online.
  
• - Promoting the sporting, educational and safety aspects of ballooning in the Greater Waikato area and providing a training arena for all aspects of ballooning.
  
• - Competition ballooning in the Netherlands is organized by this club, which includes pilots, observers, and crew alike. Calendar of events and links to event rules.
  
• - A club for anyone interested in learning about, participating in and improving the sport of ballooning. Ballooning basics, weather links and topical news.
  
• - Explore detailed information about Australian ballooning, a large collection of photographs, balloon FAQs, Solar Ballooning, book reviews, and local event listings.
  
• - Explore membership information, flight descriptions and scheduling, club news, and weather links.
  
• - A national organization made up of balloon pilots and qualified technical members with the objective of promoting and representing ballooning for all Canadians.
  
• - Club newsletters, articles on safety, event schedules and pilot and crew worksheets are all housed on this Texas based site.
  
• - Local New Mexico events, member photos, and information on an unusual handicapped accessible balloon basket.
  
• - A site for lighter than air researchers, designers and builders. Browse the online library for technical and historical information, apply for membership, and order books and documents on the subject.
  
• - Club history, general ballooning facts, and membership information are found on this central Pennsylvania club site.
  
• - Site includes pilot listings, Wyoming event and seminar schedules, and club information and contacts.
  
• - Event listings, classified ads, special programs for pilots in the northeast Ohio area.
  
• - Complete information for pilots, crew, and the general public about ballooning in Plano - "The balloon capital of Texas".
  
• - A division of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, with the aim of furthering aeronautical activities worldwide.
  
• - A loose congregation of aeronauts who have built, are flying or own any sort of Experimental, Ultralight or Homebuilt Lighter-Than-Air Craft.
  
• - Varied collection of photos and facts about ballooning in Australia, Airships, Parachutes, and Balloon Building. Includes an article on the Theory of Flight.
  
• - Colorado Springs area club schedules monthly member flights "in the land that inspired America the Beautiful". Includes photo album, articles, and links.
  
• - This MSN communities page invites anyone interested in ballooning to join for chat, event information, and education about the sport of ballooning.
  
• - Pilots, crew, observers, and other people interested in the sport of hot air ballooning in Indiana.
  
• - Top Gun is a non-profit corporation located in Albuquerque, NM that trains & educates pilots, crew and observers through competition ballooning.
  
• - Information on hot air ballooning, gas ballooning, and airship flying in the UK. Includes data about regional balloon activities, training requirements in the UK, record statistics, and helpful links.
  
• - Membership information, ground crew and training descriptions, competition and meeting schedules, and for sale list.
  
• - Responsible for the day to day administration of sport ballooning in Australia, and contracted to carry out safety and surveillance duties for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
  
• - Focusing on the Texas counties of Comal,Guadalupe and Hays, this site offers a club bulletin board, event postings, a launch site/landing site registration form, and regional weather forecasting.
  
• - Non-profit, member based organisation dedicated to the development of sport ballooning in Victoria, Australia.
  
• - Members and club news, committee and other officers.
  
• - A resource for Illinois area pilots and crew. Find pilot biographies, classifieds, the "Balloon Room" museum, and scholarship information.
  
• - Includes photos and personal experiences from the Georgia-based team that participates in hot air, gas, and smoke ballooning as well as radio controlled model ballooning.
  
• - Collaboration of hot air balloon pilots and crew who give their time and facilities to community and charitable causes. Details of the group and how to sponsor or contact them.
  
• - Hot air balloon club for the Watatrese, Japan region. Experts and novices alike fly weekly. Contacts, maps, and photos.
  
• - Contact and membership information for this student based club.
  
• - Info on balloon festivals, rides, pilots, pictures, getting involved, learning to fly, weather and pilot resources.
  
• - Promoting the study & practice of the art of Lighter-than-air Flight, and social facilities for members.
  
• - Membership information for the University of Iowa based sport balloon club.
  
• - This sport ballooning club based in Edinburgh provides information on joining them for local flights or short weekend trips to events. You'll find maps, prices, and a flying handbook.
  
• - A comprehensive site covering a range of ballooning topics including the Albuqeurque Balloon Fiesta, local education and safety programs, flying events, club activities and committees, and club history.