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2025: A NEW Year at Aviation Ranch It’s safe to say 2025 has started off with a bang! From record-breaking weather to flying milestones, there’s a lot to be excited about here at Aviation Ranch. Let’s take a look at what’s been happening: Welcome Ross Bauschatz! We are thrilled toContinue Reading
Aviation Ranch – December Newsletter Season’s Greetings from Aviation Ranch! As we wrap up a year of community, giving, and growth, we want to take a moment to thank all those who supported our missions and helped make this holiday season special. December was a month of giving, joy, andContinue Reading
I had a morning in the winter time. Grass was dead and in the field we were launching from it was also very tall. The first time I hit the burners I set the field on fire. Acting quickly I jumped out of the basket (which was still laying onContinue Reading
Aviation Ranch Adopt a Family Program – Cordele What a wonderful initiative to support families in need this holiday season! Here’s how the community can help these three families: Family Number 408 (Single Mom with 5 kids) Mom’s needs: Cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, toilet paper, paper towels. Children’s giftContinue Reading
________________________________ October at the Ranch: Weathering the Storm Together As we’ve witnessed, October brought some fierce weather our way, but it also brought out the strength and unity of our ballooning family. Here’s a recap of our hurricane relief efforts and the exciting new developments at the ranch. ________________________________________ HurricaneContinue Reading
Welcome to SEPTEMBER, Ranch Members! Howdy everyone! It’s been a whirlwind of activity here at the ranch, and we’ve got a ton of updates for you. Here’s the latest on everything happening both at the ranch and beyond: AT THE RANCH: Accommodation Reservations: We now have a streamlinedContinue Reading
Welcome to SEPTEMBER, Ranch Members! Howdy everyone! It’s been a whirlwind of activity here at the ranch, and we’ve got a ton of updates for you. Here’s the latest on everything happening both at the ranch and beyond: AT THE RANCH: Accommodation Reservations: We now have a streamlinedContinue Reading
As I travel the country sharing Civil War Balloon Corps Living History many who come by my display or listen to my lectures are surprised to learn that I actually flew balloonsContinue Reading
Congratulations Jenna Litton. You have been awarded the first Aviation Ranch Maverick Division Balloon! Yesterday the presentation was made and this morning she took her first flight! You can watch the video of the presentation in our videos section on Aviation-Ranch.comContinue Reading
Ranch Members! This is from the Ranch Web Guy, Welcome new members! Recently we have had many new members register with the site! Thank you and welcome. If you are getting this email then all of your registrations information is correct. You will now receive newsletters and as a memberContinue Reading
The Ranch Roundup So many things to share with all of our aviation friends. This summer has brought about summer camp with the Southeastern BFA Balloon Camp, some work that was needed at the ranch and some new Ranch Brother Projects. As we wind down the summer we will setContinue Reading
Attention Ranch Members. We are looking for your help! One of the newest addition to the Aviation-Ranch.com site is our Private LTA practice test. This test can be taken by anyone at any time! The test currently has a “pool” of 60 questions to choose from. Each time you takeContinue Reading
Well gang the store is live! We just put a bunch of Aviation-Ranch gear in the store today. Tumblers, Magnets, Koozie’s and more. Check it out. More items coming online soon! Continue Reading
Laska is the name of the balloon. I did not know what a Laska was other than a state. “Alaska” I know. Bad play on words. So I looked it up. There is band named Laska and the meaning is “Deep Love” or it could be just a unicorn..Continue Reading