Balloon Life - June 1998

THE MAGAZINE FOR HOT AIR BALLOONING

June 1998
Volume 13, Number 6

Features

Team RE/MAX
Dave Liniger, a RE/MAX cofounder, joins forces with Bob Martin's Odyssey trans-global attempt. The newaly named Team RE/MAX stratospheric balloon is scheduled to lift-off from Alice Springs, Australia in late December or early January.

RE/MAX Flight Team

Hangar Flying... The Real Thing
Pacific Coast Aeronauts do not let El Nino weather disrupt their safety seminar or flying during one of the sessions. The old blimp hangar at Moffett Field make for some interesting flying.

Temecula - The Rally - Attitude Counts
Under new leadership, an old Southern California balloon event rekindles enthusiasm of local balloonists.

In Search of the Perfect Glove
John Terry tries to find the best ballooning glove to give protect from gryogenic burns caused by exposure to raw propane.

Cryogenic Burn Treatment

Celebrating 20 Years - Chateau d'Oex, Switzerland
Last minute snow fall gets the week off to a good start.

Michelin Man Makes His European Debut

Special Report: Powerline Avoidance

Powerline Safety What To Do
Planning ahead can save your life.

Powerline Safety Hints

Scanning for Obstacles
How to develop better scanning skills to avoid collision with objects like powerlines, towers, and other obstructions.

Checklist

Editor
Save the BFA

Calendar

Preflight
News and Information

Repair Station
Preventive Maintenance and Records

Balloon Life Marketplace
Products and Services for sale

Balloonmeister
Bob Sparks

Freeflight
Balloon Museum Doll
Don Piccard

Hangar Flying
with George Denniston
An E-ventless Flight

Cover Photo: Who cares about El Nino weather when one can fly inside Hangar One at Moffett Field, California. Photo by: Ann Prinz