Sn 7 Ep4 🎧: How Do You Become a Hot Air Balloon Pilot?
In this episode, you’ll hear from Kim and Adam Magee, founders of The Balloon Training Academy and FAA Safety Team representatives. The Magees share how they got started in ballooning, the training process for balloon pilots (who are known as aeronauts) and advice for aspiring aeronauts. Learn how aeronauts communicate with their ground crew and other users of the national airspace and the technologies and tricks they use to track wind patterns. Get a glimpse into the vibrant culture of ballooning, from creatively shaped balloons to unforgettable events with spectacular traditions.
The safety of flying a balloon has come a long way for pilots, passengers and people on the ground. The FAA has rules for student, private and commercial aeronauts that help keep everyone safe work with the Balloon Federation of America on an accreditation program.
LEARN MORE
FAA Safety Team https://www.faasafety.gov/
Balloon Federation of America https://www.bfa.net/
The Balloon Training Academy https://www.theballoontrainingacademy.com/
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:13 How Do You Train to Fly a Hot Air Balloon?
1:52 Starting The Balloon Training Academy
2:54 How Do You Get Into Hot Air Ballooning?
4:38 What is a Chase Crew?
5:29 How Aeronauts Communicate in a Hot Air Balloon
6:28 Landing a Hot Air Balloon
7:24 Box Winds in Albuquerque, New Mexico
7:51 How Do Aeronauts Steer Hot Air Balloons?
9:54 Balloons Can Come in Different Shapes and Sizes
10:55 Hot Air Balloon Lingo and Slang
12:08 Advice for Aspiring Hot Air Balloon Enthusiasts
Disclaimer: Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial product, process, service, manufacturer, company, or trademark does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. government, Department of Transportation, or Federal Aviation Administration. As an agency of the U.S. government, the FAA cannot endorse or appear to endorse any specific product or service.