Balloon Excelsior, Inc.
COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE in 10 hours; FAA-Approved School, Air
Agency 1A8V209Q. Experienced instructors. High success rate. Proven
curriculum. Individual instruction. Learn in California from the first FAA-
certificated school. Private as low as $1100, Commercial as low as $1700.
Practical Test immediately available; our Chief Instructor is FAA Designated
Balloon Pilot Examiner. Textbook(s) included.
For details or literature: Balloon Excelsior, 1241 High St., Oakland, CA
94601. Phone (510) 261-4222; FAX (510) 261-7908
World Balloon Corporation
World Balloon is the company and Albuquerque is the place! FAA Part 141
Balloon School (RD1S-448K) Private and Commercial courses. Excellent
instructors; tightly controlled curriculums. We don’t miss a thing. Our 20 years
experience, wide open spaces, and year-around weather provide the swiftest
graduation possible. Normal Private course $1,250 your balloon; $2,365 ours.
Check ride included. 20% discount if you purchase balloon through WBC.
World Balloon Corporation, 4800 Eubank NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. (505)
293-6800; FAX (505) 294-5619.
Adventure Flights, Inc.
Since 1975 Commercial or Private Balloon License in 10 hours flight time.
Train in 2 weeks or less in Sunny So. California, weather permitting. Housing
available on site. Rates begin at $1,295. Experienced balloon/multi aircraft
instructors. 25 new and used balloons in stock. Additional discounts available if
student has a balloon or buys one from us. West Coast Aerostar Distributor. FAA
Certified Part 141 School #QJBV584K
Adventure Flights, Inc, 19301 Jasmine Court, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. (909)
678-4334, fax (909) 678-2011.
Aerostar Balloons For Sale
1994 Rally RX-7 77,500 cu. ft. 7 hours total time. "MY SKY" pattern. Dual
ZONE FIVE Burners, AEGIS Wireless Pyrometer, Black Smoothe Leather, Lots
of extras! Financing Available.
1994 Rally RXS-8 105,400 cu. Ft. NEW! 0 hours total time. "MY SKY"
pattern. Dual ZONE FIVE Burners, AEGIS Wireless pyrometer. Classic Limited
Basket with two twenty gallon tanks. LOADED! Financing Available.
1993 S-52 A 65,000 cu. ft. 50 hours TT, New 8/93! Perfect Racing system
with two fifteen gallon tanks, Aurora Basket, Dipper skirt and more.
1992 S-60A AX-8 105,400 cu. ft. 53 hours total time. SPECTACULAR Swirl
design! Classic Limited Basket, two twenty gallon tanks. Exceptional ride
balloon. Possible Owner Financing.
1993 AEROSTAR "Dealer of the Year"! 1992 & 1991 AEROSTAR
SOUTHEAST Dealer of the Year. 1992 recipient of the AEROSTAR AWARD OF
EXCELLENCE. GULF VIEW BALLOON COMPANY Bob and Susan Shallow,
P.O. Box 1144, Gulf Shores, AL 36547-1144, (205) 968-7201
Aerostar
1994 Aerostar 77,500 cu. ft. 30 hours TT. Kaleidoscope black, teal, lemon
neon, classic basket, black suede trim, loaded with options. 1993 Mach Zero fan
9 h.p. 20 hours TT. 2, 3-ring quick release/droplines. Heat tapes on classic
basket, nitrogen equipment. Fresh annual $12,500. Barrett Cox, Enterprise
Balloon Co. (205) 928-5908.
Balloon Works & Raven
1994 FireFly, AX-8B, 25 TT, 4.9, turning vents, nomex skirt, A Beautiful
Balloon, $18,900.
1980 Raven, RX-7, 210 TT, Rebuilt Basket, A lot of new fabric, a great flying
balloon, $4,500 O.B.O.
Call Bill (503) 582-1574, Anytime.
TBW FF-8B
TBW FF-8B 1989 176 hours total time. Excellent! Yellow-orange-red design,
4.9 basket w/4 tanks. Nomex skirt, Ball elec vario, elec temp, etc. Water proof
basket cover. Handled with great care, low MS, low temp.
Must sell now. $12,900 or best offer.
Call for info and photo. (800) 538-8450 x44640 or (408) 749-4640.
Adventure Flights, Inc.
Detailed annual inspections from $150. In business since 1975. Authorized
Aerostar Factory Service Center. Our Technicians are graduates of all major
balloon manufacturer’s repair seminars. We are authorized to work on all makes.
5,000 sq ft shop, 52 acre site, with housing available. Large parts inventory, one-
day turnaround on most repairs, 24-hour emergency repairs, custom artwork on
balloons, banners, and blimps. Over 25 new, used and reconditioned balloons in
stock. FAA Certified Part 141 School #QJBR584K
Adventure Flights, Inc, 19301 Jasmine Court, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. (909)
678-4334, fax (909) 678-2011.
Great Chase
1991 Ford F-350 CrewCab, V-8 gas, automatic, p.s., p.b., p.w., power door
locks w/remote, 4 W-D, single rear axle, lift-gate, 3.5 ton winch, custom shell
w/built in bins. Excellent Condition only 33k miles, $17,000.
Gene at (504) 833-3437.
Balloon Publishing Company
NEW 1994 Biennial Flight Review Guide. FAA requirements and
recommendations for a BFA per FAR 61.56 as amended August 1993. New
airspace classifications covered completely. $6.00 postpaid.
NEW How To Fly A Balloon; The Balloonists Resource.
Techniques of layout, inflation, flight, landing, equipment, fueling, regulations and
other information useful to experienced pilots and students. A great introduction
to ballooning. $35
Balloon Ground School Home Study Manual. Official textbook of
FAA School 1A8V209Q. 12th revision. Used worldwide. Everything needed for
FAA written and practical tests. $35
Balloon Instructor’s Manual. A clear, concise manual to help
instructors provide complete training, and fulfill all FAA requirements. Second
Edition, Revision 2, contains forms, endorsements, syllabus, Private,
Commercial, and Balloon CFI Test Standards. $30.
BFR Guide. FAA requirements and recommendations for a Biennial
Flight Review per FAR 61.56. Endorsement wording. $5.
WINGS. Description and regulations for the FAA’s Pilot Proficiency
Award Program for hot air balloons. Training requirements in checklist format.
$5.
Practical Test Standards/Flight Instructor/Balloon. 50-page
booklet containing the FAA’s new (March 1995) PTS for Balloon Flight
Instructors. A useful guide for instruction. $5.
Balloon Publishing, P.O. Box 14763, Oakland, CA 94614. (510) 261-
4222.
Balloon Books
Balloon Digest $28; Home Study Manual $33; FAR’s $9; Propane Systems $13;
Powerline Excerpts $12; Ground Crew Manual $9; Aviation Weather $12;
Aviation Weather Services $7; Fire Weather $24 (Sale $15); Pilot Log
$8.50; Crew Log $7; Private or Commercial Question Book $13; Aviation
Instructor Handbook $8; Balloon Instructor’s Manual $25; Hot Air Henry $5;
Above the Lost World $30; Painted Skies $11; The Art of Hot Air Ballooning $35;
The Great Balloon Festival $40; VISA/MC; Add $4.95 per order for
postage & handling.
Liberty Balloon Co, 6730 Barber Hill Rd, Groveland, NY 14462. (800) 777-
2359.
Crew Log Book
Could you prove your level of balloon crewing experience if a pilot asked?
Pilots may be required to prove crew qualifications in future events for insurance
purposes. Pocket size, with room for over 200 crews, this log book was designed
by a pilot with over 2,500 hrs with his crew. It covers every aspect of the flight.
Pilots, a great gift and a MUST for the future. $6.95 postpaid.
Rainbow’s End Balloonport, 7826 Fairview, Houston, TX 77041.
Video Ground School
All the same volumes of information, clear explanations, and real life
ballooning applications found in our live classes, are here. Especially known for
excellent weather information. It’s convenient. It’s easy to review. People love it.
Revised and updated January 1991. Tuition $245. Alum $55. Security Deposit
$495. 30 day rental of tapes; workbook and test books included. Liberty Balloon
Co. (716) 243-3178.
NEW RELEASE!
Sunrise Sunset III The Competitive Spirit" Some pilot and crew
competition sequences. Mostly great ballooning with beautiful music.
Original Sunrise Sunset "A Tribute to Hot Air Ballooning" Great
for balloon presentations. Commercial sequences!
From the Ground Up - Crew Training - Assembly, launch, chase,
recovery (new in ’95)
$19.95 +$3.00 shipping ($40 for two w/shipping) VISA/MC
PHANTOM VIDEO o PO Box 90936 o Austin, TX 78709-0936 o 1-800-401-
3330
Florida Balloon Promotions, Inc.
Excess Inventory Sale. 8' cold air balloons. Assorted colors. 25+ in stock.
Each unit includes a portable light weight self contained balloon with motor, 50'
power cord, pennants, and 1 blank banner. Wholesale price is $525 each. Sale
price $425, 10 or more $375 each.
Florida Balloon Promotions, Inc. 1218 Florida St., Kissimmee, FL 34741.
Phone (407) 847-5910 FAX (407) 846-7997.
Collectibles
Whether you’re a novice or advanced collector, or the largest museum, we
offer expert service and collections development! We offer out-of-print and rare
books, prints, medals, philately, fabric, manuscript material, vintage equipment,
artifacts and reference works. Want lists encouraged - we can find what you’re
looking for. Also buying single items and collections - call us first!
Valhalla Aerostation, P.O. Box 24, Glens Falls, NY 12801. (518) 793-
8262.
Magazines
FOR SALE - Complete Set of all issues of Balloon Life
magazine (107) issues). February 1986 thru December 1994. Best
Offer
Back issues of Ballooning - starting Spring 1976. Not all issues. Only
$5.00 per issue + shipping. Call or FAX for a listing.
Dave Beukelman, THE PIN PLACE, 1508 11th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.
(515) 573-8265, fax (515) 573-3600.
Soukup & Thomas International Balloon and Airship Museum
World’s most comprehensive collection of 200+ years of ballooning and airship
history; displays include historical artwork, artifacts, antiques, commemorative,
aeronautical equipment, and complete airworthy balloon systems. 14,000 sq. ft;
nine Galleries; Video Theatre; Gift Shop. Memorial Day through mid-September
8-8 daily; Off-season 9-5 Mon-Sat, 1-5 Sun, Closed Wed (hours subject to
change); Closed January.
Soukup & Thomas International Balloon and Airship Museum, 700 N. Main
Street, Mitchell, SD 57301. (605) 996-2311; FAX (605) 996-2218.
The Plano Pin Company
If creativity, quality and service are important to you, call us! We offer only the
finest Cloisonné and Epoxy pins. Ask about our numerous unique options such
as Cubic Zirconias. Commercial accounts and rallies our speciality! Stock Pin
Catalog available. Free art services, extended hours and competitive prices. We
accept Master Card/Visa.
Call Toll Free 1-800-562-9194
The Plano Pin Company, 2701-C W. 15th, Suite 266, Plano, TX 75075. (214)
867-5152; FAX (214) 985-0840.
SUPERIOR BALLOON PINS
Cloisonne, Die Striking with Soft Enamel & Photoetching.
With over 30 years in the emblematic jewelry business we offer superior
service with excellent quality, low cost, and reliable delivery.
Contact: Midwestern Specialty Co., PO Box 1725, Manchester, MO 63011.
Phone 1-800-PINS MADE (746-7623).
Beautiful Pins and Patches
Custom made to order. Complete line of stock balloon pins including first flight,
crew, montgolfier and many more. Free art services and no federal import taxes.
Over 5,000 pins in stock. Write or call for price list and photos.
Clear Skies, 2348 Nabal St, Escondido CA 92025. 1-800-785-3846; FAX (619)
739-0124.
The Ultimate in Quality & Service
ATTN: BALLOONIST! There is a new pin process that is better and less
expensive than Cloisonne!
This new enamelling process we call Pro-Enamel. Pro-Enamel looks and feels
like Cloisonne. Colors are more vivid and can be matched accurately. Prices are
even lower than Cloisonne.
Cloisonne, Baked Enamel and Etched pin processes are also available.
Ask about our embroidered patch services.
Call 1-800-336-2724 for more information
The March Co., Southwestern Balloon Adventures, 3815 Academy Parkway
North, N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87109.
Florida Balloon Promotions, Inc.
Are you a_ New Pilot? Old/Bold Pilot? Race Organizer? Sponsor? Balloon
Company? Advertiser? Do you need_ Quality? A Good Fit? Exact Logo
Duplication? Quick Service? Individual Attention? Professional Help??? The
Total Answer is!!! Florida Balloon Promotions, Inc. We have hot air balloon
banners starting at $1.10 per square ft.
Florida Balloon Promotions, Inc. 1218 Florida St., Kissimmee, FL 34741.
Phone (407) 847-5910 FAX (407) 846-7997.
Enhance Your Collection
PIN PAL - Durable fabric briefcases designed for pin collectors. Perfect for
carrying pins to rallies. Quilted pages have pouches and fabric protector sheets.
Two sizes: Large 8 page 9"x13" with zipper close-holds 400 pins - $35.00.
Variety of colors available.
Collector Pins - In addition to our stock catalog, we also publish 6-8 Collector
Catalogs per year, each with over 500 unique pins. We accept Master
Card/Visa.
Call Toll Free 1-800-562-9194
The Plano Pin Company, 2701-C W. 15th, Suite 266, Plano, TX 75075. (214)
867-5152; FAX (214) 985-0840.