Seminar-Webinar Videos now available
For those who need to complete their seminars for insurance discounts, or for those members who would just like to expand their knowledge, the 2016 Seminar-Webinar is available by video on-line!
2016 Hall Of Fame Induction
Join us as we induct three more incredible balloonists into the U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame!
2018 US Nationals Rules
The HACD Board has approved the US National Rules for 2018. The latest version was posted on 7/7/18. Watch this space for any updates.
Balloon Incident in Texas
Press Release - 7/30/2016
Members of the Balloon Federation of America are shocked and saddened after hearing news of a 16 person fatal hot-air-balloon accident in Lockhart, Texas.
"Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the people involved" said BFA President Dean Carlton. "The hot air balloon community is a small community, and news like this is hard to hear."
The BFA will not comment about the specifics of the accident, since it's currently under a National Transportation and Safety Board investigation. "Obviously we're still in shock and trying to process this" said Carlton. "The BFA will fully cooperate with any investigative authority. We anticipate learning anything we can, and using it to improve an impressive safety record."
Nothing is more important to BFA members than the safety of our passengers and crew. "As pilots ourselves, we ask questions about safety every day. I would urge everyone to pause, take a deep breath and avoid speculation right now."
"We are eagerly monitoring news and official reports from the scene. I am sure there will be more to say in the coming days," said Carlton.
For more information, contact:
Jeff Chatterton, BFA Spokesperson
519-513-1053
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