THE MAGAZINE FOR HOT AIR BALLOONING

September 1995
Volume 10, Number 9

AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC.

Features


12th World Hot Air Balloon Championship
86 pilots from 32 countries competed over Battle Creek, Michigan for the title of World Hot Air Balloon Champion.

Commemorative Souvenirs for Sale

Special Report: NPRM 95-11

Proposed FAR changes: An Overview
highlights of the proposed changes to FAR parts 1, 61, 141, & 143.

Proposed Rule: FAR Part 61
the complete text of proposed FAR part 61.

The Fight for a Balloon Instructor Rating
A History of actions by the Balloon Federation of America and others to encourage the FAA to institute a Balloon Instructor Rating.

Burn or Rip
Pro and Con of having an instructor rating for balloons

Balloon Life's Position on NPRM 95-11


Checklist

Editor

Preflight
News and Information

Postflight
Letters to the Editor

Crew Quarters
Ground Control

Legal Log
Commenting on NPRM

Repair Station
Documentation for Balloons

Balloon Life Marketplace
Products and Services for sale

Balloonmeister
Pat Cannon

Freeflight
Don Piccard
Balloon to be Auctioned

Hangar Flying
with George Denniston
A Striking Incident


Cover Photo: A game of 21at the World Hot Air Balloon Championship on Battle Creek. Photo: Dick Stomberg



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