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Ballooning Safety Resources
Welcome to the ballooning safety resource page.  Please check out the multiple resources and links we have for ballooning safety. 

The Colorado Balloon Club works hard to promote safety throughout the Colorado ballooning community.  Through regular meetings, discussions, seminars and electronic methods, the CBC is dedicated to making ballooning a safer sport. 



Safety Seminars


Las Vegas LTA Safety Seminar
Feb. 16, 2019
Time 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
PTs Ranch
6450 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Facilitator: Kevin Cloney
Facilitator's cell: 505-307-4142
BFA approved
Pre-registered $60. $75 at the door REGISTER NOW
The morning sessions will include power line safety, propane safety and Crew Resource Management (CRM) and because these are very important issues for all ballooning personnel to understand we have decided to invite crew to be a part of morning sessions at no additional cost. 



Cheyenne Safety Seminar
February 23, 2019
wxbuck@yahoo.com 




Gateway Aerostatic Assoc (GAA) 
Continuing Educational (Safety) Seminar
St. Louis, MO
Saturday, Feb 23, 2019
Joe Nepute
Organizer
neputeja@gmail.com



LTA Safety Seminar
March 2, 2019
www.LTAsafetyseminar.com



2019 BFA Online Continuing Education Webinar
Saturday, April 27, 2019, starting at 07:00 Central Daylight Time

bfa.net/events5/continuing-education-seminars
 
It will be a recording from the Illinois/Indiana seminar organized by the Balloon Association of Greater Illinois (BAGI) and the Montgolfier Society of Indiana (MSI) balloon clubs. The seminar is fully sanctioned by the BFA.

$$ Please Note: There is a cost for this event.

2019 BFA Video registration
 

Federal Aviation Administration Resources


FAA Issues InFO on Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection Requirements

Last December, the FAA issued an Information for Operators (InFO) bulletin that reminds aircraft owners, operators, air agencies, suppliers, distributors, and maintenance technicians that hand-held/portable fire extinguishers have the potential to leak, and should be inspected per the proper prescribing guidance. The FAA also recommends operators be familiar with any record-keeping requirements for hand-held/portable fire extinguishers. For more details, see InFO 18013 at: https://go.usa.gov/xE8V6.


Balloon Safety Tips - false lift, shear and rotors: Safety tips related to false lift, wind shear and rotors.


Balloon Safety Tips: Powerlines & Thunderstorms: Safety tips related to power lines and summer saftey in the storm and thermal season.


WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program
The FAA has created the WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program to help pilots construct an educational curriculum suitable for their unique flight requirements. It requires education, review, and flight proficiency based on current Practical Test Standards (PTS), that correspond with the leading accident causal factors.  This is a great resource and strongly recommended for continuing safety education.


NTSB Accident Database & Synopses
The NTSB has compiled a searchable database of accidents throughout the United States.  Visitors can search the database to learn more about balloon accidents, possible causes, and ways to avoid.
Updated April 1, 2019