The BFA's Balloon Event Guidelines were developed to assist event coordinators. The Mission of The Balloon Event Guidelines Committee was to update, develop and publish a comprehensive reference source containing detailed information enabling Event Organizers and Officials to properly organize, plan and execute a balloon event with the safety of pilots, sponsors and the general public as the top priority.

Click the following link to access the full guideline report:

Event Guidelines

2nd Edition 2018

Certificate of Waiver or Authorization for an Aviation Event

The FAA policy for aviation events, including balloon events, was released in 2018 effective 1/1/2019.  The BFA was actively involved in the development of the balloon sections of this document. The new guidance makes significant changes for event organizers and provides new guidance on subjects that have often troubled balloon events. 

FAA Policy - Certificate of Waiver

178 Pages - Updated 10/17/2018

FAQs on FSMIS

A list of questions and answers about the new FAA guidance document

BFA annual elections for the BFA Board, Hot Air Competition Division, Gas Division and Balloon Ride Operators Division Boards are held each year in the beginning of July. If you are interested in running for a Board Position, please contact the BFA office and check for the exact dates for the year you are interested in running.

Election statements by each candidate will be posted here as they are received. Members are urged to contact any candidate they may consider voting for to get any personally desired issue specific information.

BYLAWS OF THE BALLOON FEDERATION OF AMERICA 

Updated and Approved by Membership August 28, 2020

The Bylaws of the Balloon Federation of America can be found here: BYLAWS

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