THE MAGAZINE FOR HOT AIR BALLOONING

March 1999
Volume 14, Number 3

Features

Accidents are Caused and Therefore Preventable
Aviation Safety Counselors play an important role in helping the Federal Aviation Administration educate pilots.

Gallup and Beyond
A warm weather Southern Californian ventures to the frozen desert to fly at Red Rock Canyon State Park, Gallup, New Mexico.

Second Annual Best Balloon Event Award
Balloon Life readers nominate the best balloon events and we announce the results.

Greek Krater - Electra
Did the ancient Greeks have balloons? Balloonist and artist Joe Mussulman creates a Greek krater depicting a balloon scene.

State of Ballooning
Balloon Life introduces a new feature. Each issue will highlight ballooning in two states:

Alabama
Wyoming

Special Report: Spring Tune-up

Spring Tune-up
It is time to get in shape for the flying season ahead. Balloon Life presents some safety and educational pointers to help you tune-up.
Pilot and Human Factors
Training/Proficiency
Weather
Balloons/Equipment
Operation
Federal Aviation Regulations




Checklist

Editor

Preflight
News and Information

Balloon Life MarketPlace
Products and Services for sale

Hangar Flying
with George Denniston
Noel's Obsession


Cover Photo: Red Rock Balloon Rally, Gallup, New Mexico Photo: Jim Dorsey


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