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Famous hot air/gas balloon pilot Bert Padelt and fellow famous balloonist David Hemplemann-Adams will be attempting an Atlantic crossing in a open basket.

​The launch window opening May 1st from Presque Isle, Maine.

You can follow and learn more here:

https://torabhaig-atlantic-explorer.com
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BFA Youth Program Mission 

https://www.bfa.net/divisions/junior-balloonists

The Mission of the BFA Youth Program is to encourage the natural curiosity of youth to pursue involvement in the lifelong sport of ballooning.  The BFA Youth Program encourages and supports members to develop programs and activities to expand the knowledge of youth who want to learn more.  BFA Youth Program activities are designed to nurture the skills and develop interpersonal connections that will connect youth to the balloon community and help them become pilots or crew thus ensuring the future of ballooning.

Questions – Contact Katie here:
Katie Griggs
BFA Youth Program Chairman
[email protected]
775-771-4175