THE MAGAZINE FOR HOT AIR BALLOONING

May 1997
Volume 12, Number 5

Features

A Guide to Crewing for Hot Air Balloons
Course 108-Part 2. Part of a continuing series on crewing for people new to ballooning.

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Afraid of heights but love ballooning? Read how one crew chief does not allow his fear to interfere with the irresistible draw of hot air ballooning.

Annual Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Seminar
A repair station and the FAA join hands to provide pilots and crew members an informative seminar on balloon maintenance.

Don't Buy a Lemon
Tips to help avoid pitfalls when buying a used balloon.

You Can Run But You Can't Fly
Bill Bussey, the old balloon pilot, makes his network debut. Balloon Life takes a behind the scenes look at the making of a made for TV episode.

Special Report: New Government Regulations

Federal Aviation Regulation Part 61-Final Rule
The FAA releases the final rule for 14 CFR Parrt 61. Balloon Life examines the highlights that have an impact on ballooning.

New Commercial PTS for Balloons
A new commercial hot air balloon pilot practical test standard has been issued.





Checklist

Editor

Calendar

Preflight
News and Information

Repair Station
Keep it Clean

Balloon Life Marketplace
Products and Services for sale

Balloonmeister
Roy Caton

Logbook
Chama, New Mexico
Shiprock, New Mexico

Hangar Flying
with George Denniston
River Flying



Cover Illustration: Double Exposure in Florida Photo:Gayle Morton



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