The latest updates from the Maverick Ballooning Family & Aviation Ranch 🟣 Pilot Highlights & Adventures ✈ Jenna Takes to the Skies Solo! We’re thrilled to announce that Jenna completed her solo flight—and absolutely knocked it out of the park! We’re blessed she shared her experience in her own wordsContinue Reading
🎈 May/June Newsletter – A Sky Full of Yay! 🎈 The last two months have been a whirlwind of weather challenges, unforgettable adventures, and exciting growth for our team. Here’s a look back at all the fun we had along the way: 🌅 Gulf Coast Balloon Festival Highlights Although MotherContinue Reading
Calling all Ranch Members! We now have forums for you to post in. Choose the category you wish to post in and create a topic. For example: Choose the category Ballooning Events and then select the forum you wish to post a topic in. So Choose Ballooning Events and thenContinue Reading
Newsletter – Spring 2025 Edition Welcome to spring – the season of safety seminars, festival beginnings, and fresh adventures aloft! Wow, what an amazing kick-off to the season it’s been! Here’s a look at everything that’s been happening in our world of hot air ballooning. — Southeastern Balloon Safety SeminarContinue Reading
Heat Tapes! Do you use them? There are several types but which ones should you use? How should you use them? How do you install them? We are going to try to answer these questions and more. First lets talk about how you should install them. Each year during yourContinue Reading
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
Howdy! I’m interested in connecting with Aviation Ranch members who are planning to attend the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Has a tailgate been planned for Ranch members to connect during the event?Continue 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