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Ranch Waggoner AwardWaggonerTB

Ranch Waggoner Award Nominations are for crew, volunteers, roadies, or land owners that go out of their way to make your balloon life easier and more fun. They have a sense of adventure and are never afraid to turn down a good time. They are someone you can count on to support your dreams as the best balloon pilot you can be. They live life to the fullest and deserve to be recognized for it! Let us know who these people are so that their legacy lives on!

 

Maverick Nomination

Use the link below to submit a Jr Balloonist or a balloon enthusiast that you believe would be a good candidate for the Maverick Program from the Aviation Ranch.  Here are the requirements.

  • Must be between 15 and 29 yrs old.
  • Must have a passion for ballooning
  • Should have attended a kids camp or be a current student pilot
  • Be of good Charter.
  • Have ballooning in the family or be part of a ground team.
  • Must live in the southeast of the united states.
Nominate a Maverick

Balloon Flying Handbook

Great for Student Pilots.  This is the complete FAA handbook for flying a balloon.  This is what an examiner will use for a check ride and a great resource for brushing up on your skills.  Great to read when you are at an event and grounded by the weather.

Download the Handbook

Tether Contract

Below are two tether contracts.  One in PDF format for you to view and one in Word .doc format for you to download and alter as you need to fit your situation.  These are not perfect but it is a good place to start.  We have used tether contracts like this for nearly two decades and they work well.  You may have to read the pricing structure over a couple of times to understand how it was set up.

Be SAFE.

Download the Tether Contract PDF
Download the Tether Contract doc

The Propane Technical Pocket Guide

The Propane Technical Pocket Guide is intended to be a general reference of information on preparing for the installation of propane systems. It provides key data and answers important questions that are relevant to construction professionals planning to incorporate propane in their construction projects.
This guide is not intended to conflict with federal, state, or local ordinances or pertinent industry regulations, including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
54 and 58. These should be observed at all times.
The Propane Technical Pocket Guide must not be considered a replacement for proper training on the installation and start-up of propane systems. Propane system installations should always be performed by trained propane professionals. For more information
go to propanesafety.com.

Propane Pocket Guide

Private Pilot Practical Test Standards

The Private Pilot – Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon and Airship) Practical Test Standards (PTS) book has been published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for private pilot certification practical tests for the lighter-than-air category, balloon and airship classes. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Flight instructors and applicants should find these standards helpful during training and when preparing for the practical test.
William J. White
Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service

Private Pilot PTS

COMMERCIAL PILOT
LIGHTER-THAN-AIR
Practical Test Standards

FOREWORD
The Commercial Pilot — Lighter-Than-Air Practical Test Standards (PTS) book has been published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for commercial pilot certification practical tests for the lighter-than-air category, balloon and airship classes. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Both commercial pilots exercising flight instructor privileges and applicants should find these standards helpful during training and when preparing for the practical test.

Thomas C. Accardi
Director, Flight Standards Service

Commercial Pilot PTS

Pre Flight Briefing Cards

This file can be downloaded and altered in any fashion you wish.  For years we would use these cards for a quick and easy pre-flight briefing for balloon passengers.  Designed to be printed on one piece of paper then cut in half and laminated.  Change them to suit.  A great start!