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. 

FAA Part 61 - Balloon Pilot Ground School Classes

Houston , Texas - 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  .  Early registrations will receive a $25.00 discount.

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Location / Certificate

Dates (2004)

Cost for registration

Dallas - Private*

Feb 7, 8, and 14, 15

$325

Houston - Private 

Jan 10, 11, and 17, 18

$325

Dallas - Commercial

April 17, 18 and 24, 25

$350

Houston - Commercial

March 6, 7, and 13, 14

$350


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.

Required item

Cost

Sectional Chart

$8

Plotter for navigation

$18  

FAR/AIM Manual

$16

Ship/Handling   

$10

Total supplies

$42

* 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.