Cold Air to the Rescue
Tri County Texas Balloon Association uses positive aspects of ballooning and helps a community to dry out from a devasting flood.

Previous Attempts to Fly around the world by balloon.

FAI RTW Recognized Record
The Federation Aeronautique Internationale rules for a world record by an around-the-world balloon flight.

ICO Global Challenge
Will a new name and new team member bring new luck to the most experienced and well funded of the contenders?

J. Renee
Kevin Uliassi is back in the hunt. Last season his balloon ruptured as he reached cruise altitude and then executed a dramatic night time landing.

Spirit of Peace
Jacque Soukup, Crispin Williams, and Mark Sullivan will launch from the balloon capital of the world, Albuquerque, New Mexico, hoping to raise money for charity.

Breitling Orbiter 3
Only Bertrand Piccard remains from the first two attempts. This year has already seen his co-pilot withdraw and the reserve pilot upgraded.

Cable & Wirless
Having flown over Mount Everest in a hot air balloon and a flight crew member on Breitling Orbiter 2, Andy Elson launches his own project with Colin Prescot.

Team RE/MAX
A totally different approach to getting around the world, this project goes to new heights to achieve the ultimate balloon challenge.

In The Wings
At least two teams want to try text summer.

Calendar

Preflight
News and Information

Repair Station
Propane and Winter Operations

Balloon Life Marketplace
Products and Services for sale

Balloonmeister
Sidney Conn

Freeflight
Don Piccard

Hangar Flying
with George Denniston
Flying on Empty

Cover Photo: Sunny Boy (owner Carol Weiner) afloat over the Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaPhoto: K. L. Thompson