Half Way Around the World by Balloon
An interview with Lou Billones, meteorologist for Steve Fossett's recent balloon flight half way around the world. Billones shares some of his long distance strategy.

Naming a Balloon
A light hearted look at names that people have christened their balloons with.

Booze Law Blows Balloons Away
Washington's State Alcohol Commission takes the fizz out of commercial champagne flights.

MamboRecord
After several unsuccessful attempts two Japanese balloonists set an absolute duration recrod for hot air balloons.

The Envelope Please
Balloon Life announces the winner of its First Flight Certificate contest.

Aerostar International

Avian Balloons

The Balloon Works

Cameron Balloons

Fantasy Balloons

Galaxy Balloons

Head Balloons

Lindstrand Balloons

National Ballooning, Ltd.

Sky Balloons (U.S.), Inc.

Thunder & Colt

Boland Balloon

Calendar

Preflight
News and Information

Balloon Life Marketplace
Products and Services for sale

Balloonmeister
Lou Billones

Freeflight
by Bill Murtorff
A Couple of Things

Hangar Flying
with George Denniston
The Smell of Propane

Cover Illustration: Sunrise at Shiprock Photo:Tammy Belin