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Houston
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Texas
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Ballooning Adventures of Texas
is conducting, Part 61 ground school for all balloon pilots
and students.
The classes
will be held on back-to-back weekends*. Separate courses will be taught
for students training for Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot Manned Free Balloon
ratings. This Part 61 Ground and
Flight
School
is a professionally prepared curriculum. This training is supported and recognized by the
FAA.
REGISTRATION:
To register for the Ground schools, please select one of the following choices:
Download
one of the document formats below, fill it out and return by mail or email with
the correct remittance. You may call 713-622-9074 or FAX to the same
number by calling first. You may also email the information to
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Early registrations will receive a $25.00 discount.
Word Document
PDF Document
CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED DATES
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Location / Certificate
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Dates (2004)
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Cost
for registration
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Dallas
- Private*
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Feb 7, 8, and 14, 15
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$325
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Houston
- Private
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Jan
10, 11, and 17, 18
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$325
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Dallas
- Commercial
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April 17, 18 and 24, 25
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$350
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Houston
- Commercial
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March 6, 7, and 13, 14
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$350
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Study
Materials will be provided by BAT, Inc. for your convenience at cost plus
shipping and handling. If you do not wish to have these items furnished to
you, you may obtain them from a number of other suppliers.
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Required
item
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Cost
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Sectional
Chart
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$8
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Plotter
for navigation
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$18
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FAR/AIM
Manual
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$16
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Ship/Handling
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$10
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Total
supplies
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$42
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A Special Feature If
you have any scheduling issues or conflicts, please call so we can work out a
plan for you.
In order to register for these classes or
for scheduling special classes, call Phil Bryant at 713-622-9074, or contact Phil via this website.
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Study Resources in
preparation for the Private Pilot Ground School. |
The Balloon Federation of America
The BFA publishes many excellent
reference books, including:
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A Case Study of the Legal Requirements for Hot Air Balloon Flight
Edited by David L Rapp |
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Propane and Fuel Management
Safety Committee and Education Committee - 1991 |
- Powerline Safety Manual
- Flammable Gasses
- Ground Crew Manual
- Balloon Digest
- Member Handbook
- Pilot Achievement Award Program
- Crew Achievement Award Program
The BFA offers a discount to members, who also receive the monthly newsletter Skylines
and the official journal of the BFA, Ballooning (published six
times annually).
Contact the BFA at:
P.O. Box 400
Indianola, IA
(505) 961-8809
http://www.bfa.net
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The following Study Books will greatly assist you in gaining greater
understanding and appreciation of the materials presented in class.
Required Reading for the Private and Commercial Pilot Courses
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NEW!
From the FAA!
BALLOON FLYING HANDBOOK
FAA-H-8083-11
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2002
FAR/AIM
Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual |
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Private Pilot - Practical Test Standards FAA-S-8081-17
for Lighter-Than-Air
Federal Aviation Administration
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Required reading for the Commercial Pilot Course
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Aviation Instructor's Handbook
FAA-H-8083-9
Federal Aviation Administration |
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OR
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Flight Instructor's Manual
Balloon Federation of America |
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Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards - FAA-S-8081-18
for Lighter-Than-Air
Federal Aviation Administration |
Optional Resources Available:
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Balloon
Ground School Home Study Manual
Balloon Publishing Company |
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How
to Fly a Balloon - The Balloonist's Resource
Balloon Publishing Company |
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Balloon
Instructor's Manual
Balloon Publishing Company |
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Flight
Review Guide
Balloon Publishing Company |
U.S. Government
Printing Office
The U.S. Government Printing Office offers a wide variety of publications for
aviators. Government Publications can be ordered on line at www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs,
by phone at (202)512-1800, or by mail at:
Superintendent of Documents
P.O. Box 371954
Pittsburg, PA 15250-7954
Larger cities have U.S. Government Bookstores. Check the Government Pages of
your phone book for locations.
Computer Testing Supplement for Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot
United States Government Printing Office
Fire Weather
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service
United States Government Printing Office
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Aviation Weather
AC 00-6A - United States Government Printing Office
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Aviation Weather Services
AC 00-45D - United States Government Printing Office
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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge - AC
61-23C
Federal Aviation Administration |
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Questions and Answers
How much does it cost?
The complete cost for the Private Balloon Pilot Ground School is $325.00. The complete cost for the Commercial Balloon Pilot Ground School is $350.00.
What is included?
The course fee includes all four days of classroom training, workbook, handouts and other materials, a diploma and the proper logbook endorsement upon successful completion of the class.
What will I learn?
Our goal is to provide the highest quality training possible! We will, of course, cover knowledge areas that you will be tested on when you take your written exam: weather, airspace, FARs , navigation, aircraft performance, etc. By expanding the course to four days, we have built in much more time for each student to ask questions, interact with each other, and participate in break-out sessions not normally found in balloon pilot classroom curriculum.
I'm am interested in crewing - will this course help me?
Of course! While the focus of the class is to develop the knowledge needed to be a safe and professional balloon pilot, the course is ideal for any balloon crew who wants to learn all they can about safe and legal balloon operations. The value of a crew person rises dramatically when they can work as a team with their pilot and help plan flights using their knowledge of weather, FARs , and aircraft performance. This course prepares you to obtain your BFA Level IV Crew Certificate.
How do I sign up?
Class size is limited, and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You can sign up by calling Philip Bryant at 713-622-9074 or sending an email to
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. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required with your registration (payable by credit card or check) and the balance must be received one week before the first class.
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