The Balloon Training Academy

To train, educate, & develop the next generation of hot air balloon pilots.

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Contact with power lines is the number one cause of fatal balloon accidents. Read more: https://t.co/dyNS1vaekZ #BalloonFiesta2021 #BalloonFiesta

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Are you flying or crew at the Albuquerque #BalloonFiesta?

Take a moment for safety and refresh your knowledge at https://t.co/kcIDvbgl44 with a great article by Adam Magee.

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Commercial hot air balloon pilot and National FAA Safety Team Rep of the Year Adam Magee catches up on safety at #OSH21 #flysafe

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BTA Founder and President Adam was presented the FAA Safety Team representative of the year award by the FAA Administrator Steve at EAA Airventure today!

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FAA Administrator Steve Dickson @FAA_Steve presents the 2021 General Aviation Awards at #OSH21. To learn more about these aviation safety professionals, go to https://t.co/6gsX4PhYrK.

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We are proud to support and sponsor @great_balloon Young Guns Championship! Good luck to all the competitors! #FlySafe #BTAFamily #lookgoodflybetter

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"I couldn’t have done it without The Balloon Training Academy!" Congratulations Joseph on passing the Private Pilot Knowledge Exam! #IUsedTheBalloonTrainingAcademy

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

We always say we have incredible students who make us look good. If you haven't heard of Eric, you will soon. He has great passion for ballooning! We can't wait to see how he will keep raising the bar! #IUsedTheBalloonTrainingAcademy

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We are proud to be a 501c3 non-profit and volunteer based organization, all pennies spent goes towards good. #probono

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Bill has been around ballooning for years as a dedicated crew chief. When the time came for him to earn his pilot certificate, he turned to The Balloon Training Academy for help.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Let's talk PERSEVERANCE! Ron has been involved with balloons for decades as a dedicated and knowledgeable crew member. He's pursued his certificate, but always gotten stuck on the knowledge exam. NOT ANY MORE! #IUsedTheBalloonTrainingAcademy

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According to studies, volunteerism in the USA has a value of over $184 billion! Wow! Thank you to all those who volunteer to make our communities a better place to live!

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HAPPY NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

The Balloon Training Academy is proud to be a volunteer based organization with no paid staff! We simply couldn't operate without our dedicated volunteers!

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Thank you to the close to 200 viewers of last night's LTA Outreach Series Webinar on propane/fire safety. Thank you Henry Rosenbaum for a great presentation!

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The younger Tim used The Balloon Training Academy to stop talking about becoming a pilot and start working toward becoming a pilot! Tim worked hard to earn his certificate and enjoys continuing the family tradition!

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

This week we spotlight Timothy Cole II from Virgina! Ballooning is a family affair with the Cole family. You may recognize the name Tim Cole as a legendary balloonist, but for this post he's the proud dad. #IUsedTheBalloonTrainingAcademy #StudentSpotlight

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Congratulations Janet on earning your add on Commercial LTA Balloon! SkyBlue Ballooning #IUsedTheBalloonTrainingAcademy

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HAPPY FRIDAY

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Congratulations Janet on your first solo! Follow her journey SkyBlue Ballooning #IUsedTheBalloonTrainingAcademy

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REMINDER

Join us Monday night for the LTA Outreach Series! With @FAASafetyBrief, we welcome Mr. Robert Terry from the Airman Testing Branch as he gives great insight into the FAA's philosophy of airman training and testing, you won't want to miss it!

https://t.co/ubOHWJXKDd

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ELITE INSTRUCTORS, LET'S SHOWCASE YOU!

The Elite Balloon Instructor Program fueled by @NAFIInstructors recognizes those balloon instructors who are raising the bar on hot air balloon education and training. Find out more:

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