This link is for Pilots who wish to join us at the Festival del Globos in Leon, Mexico .  The event for 2010 is scheduled for November 19 through 22.  Click here for information and an application.

LEARN TO FLY!!

We offer an introductory lesson in a Hot Air Balloon for $225.00.  Come out and join us for the sport adventure of your life. 

Study Books

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

NEW!  From the FAA!

BALLOON FLYING HANDBOOK
FAA-H-8083-11

2001 FAR/AIM 2002 FAR/AIM
Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual
       
Private Pilot - Practical Test Standards   FAA-S-8081-17
for Lighter-Than-Air
Federal Aviation Administration

 

Required reading for the Commercial Pilot Course

Aviation Instructor's Handbook  FAA-H-8083-9
Federal Aviation Administration

 OR

 
Flight Instructor's Manual
Balloon Federation of America

Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards - FAA-S-8081-18
for Lighter-Than-Air
Federal Aviation Administration

Optional Resources Available:

Balloon Ground School Home Study Manual
Balloon Publishing Company
How to Fly a Balloon - The Balloonist's Resource
Balloon Publishing Company
Balloon Instructor's Manual
Balloon Publishing Company
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

Aviation Weather
AC 00-6A  -  United States Government Printing Office

 

Aviation Weather Services
AC 00-45D -  United States Government Printing Office

 

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge  - AC 61-23C
 Federal Aviation Administration