Has anyone in this group ever attended the Spring event in Walla Walla, WA?

I would agree with what Dave said.  As a non-pilot who has had a bunch
of flights, I am always a bit worried on take off as I also have a
strong fear of heights.  I would suggest looking out at the horizon
rather than down.  That makes it much easier.
I remember one flight when we came in to land over a railroad yard.
There was a light tower with a 3x3 platform at the top.  I told the
pilot that I would be terrified standing there but was just fine in
the balloon.  He agreed that he sure wouldn't want to be there!
Pete

On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Dave Wesner
<fatesaccomplice@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> hesterkristinat wrote:
> > My husband would love to go up in a hot air ballon, I would love to
> > be able to go up with him. I know that I would panic on the lift off
> > and the landing part of the trip. Do you have any suggestions on how
> > to get over this fear.
>
> Actually, even people with severe fear of heights usually do fine with
> ballooning. There is no real sensation of movement - if you were
> blindfolded, you might not even realize the balloon had taken off.
> You're just standing there talking, and then you notice the ground
> falling away. Landings, too, are usually not scary, unless the wind has
> really picked up during the flight (and most pilots are weather geeks,
> and have a pretty good sense when that's likely to happen). The thing
> about landings is that even if you were scared while flying, the landing
> is what puts you back on the ground! Also, they tend to be pretty
> gradual. Barring some unforeseen reason, or if you're flying in an area
> with very few landing sites, the landing of a routine pleasure flight
> will generally not involve dropping fast, or any real drama after the
> initial touchdown. Pilots want you to enjoy the flight, and will almost
> always take it extra easy with first-time fliers. It's in their
> interest to get you hooked on the sport!
>
> I would think the best thing for the panic would be talking with the
> pilot beforehand (since Valium is not a great idea when taking an active
> role in flight operations...). He or she will probably tell you most of
> what I have said, and will be able to answer any questions. Fear is
> usually related to the unknown, so the best way to overcome it is to
> gather information - exactly what you're doing now.
>
> Odds are, you will have a beautiful and permanently memorable
> experience. Could you come back and tell us about it afterward?
>
> -Dave Wesner
> The Early Years of Sport Ballooning
> http://www.ballooninghistory.com
>
>

To: Hotair ballooning group. The memberships will grow with that georgous
colorframe at the beginning of the website. Those kaliedocolor balloons caught
my eyes and sold me in an instant! If you can send me information on future
balloon runs I'd appreciate it. Sometime in the future I'd love to set myself
free in one. Thanks and happy ballooning! Sue Barclay St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Some experiences and thoughts in the same area:
I feel safer in an aircraft that on the edge of a high structure or the edge of
a canyou.
It took me less effort to pull the ejection handle than to stand on the end of a
119 and prepare to jump out.

--- In hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com, Pete Gifford <pgifford@...> wrote:
>
> I would agree with what Dave said.  As a non-pilot who has had a bunch
> of flights, I am always a bit worried on take off as I also have a
> strong fear of heights.  I would suggest looking out at the horizon
> rather than down.  That makes it much easier.
> I remember one flight when we came in to land over a railroad yard.
> There was a light tower with a 3x3 platform at the top.  I told the
> pilot that I would be terrified standing there but was just fine in
> the balloon.  He agreed that he sure wouldn't want to be there!
> Pete
>
> On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Dave Wesner
> <fatesaccomplice@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > hesterkristinat wrote:
> > > My husband would love to go up in a hot air ballon, I would love to
> > > be able to go up with him. I know that I would panic on the lift off
> > > and the landing part of the trip. Do you have any suggestions on how
> > > to get over this fear.
> >
> > Actually, even people with severe fear of heights usually do fine with
> > ballooning. There is no real sensation of movement - if you were
> > blindfolded, you might not even realize the balloon had taken off.
> > You're just standing there talking, and then you notice the ground
> > falling away. Landings, too, are usually not scary, unless the wind has
> > really picked up during the flight (and most pilots are weather geeks,
> > and have a pretty good sense when that's likely to happen). The thing
> > about landings is that even if you were scared while flying, the landing
> > is what puts you back on the ground! Also, they tend to be pretty
> > gradual. Barring some unforeseen reason, or if you're flying in an area
> > with very few landing sites, the landing of a routine pleasure flight
> > will generally not involve dropping fast, or any real drama after the
> > initial touchdown. Pilots want you to enjoy the flight, and will almost
> > always take it extra easy with first-time fliers. It's in their
> > interest to get you hooked on the sport!
> >
> > I would think the best thing for the panic would be talking with the
> > pilot beforehand (since Valium is not a great idea when taking an active
> > role in flight operations...). He or she will probably tell you most of
> > what I have said, and will be able to answer any questions. Fear is
> > usually related to the unknown, so the best way to overcome it is to
> > gather information - exactly what you're doing now.
> >
> > Odds are, you will have a beautiful and permanently memorable
> > experience. Could you come back and tell us about it afterward?
> >
> > -Dave Wesner
> > The Early Years of Sport Ballooning
> > http://www.ballooninghistory.com
> >
> >
>

im looking for a pilot to give me HAB course to get CPL ,,, anyone here :) ?

thannks,
Omar

Might depend on where 'here' is. If you can travel, look for a part
141 school.  http://tinyurl.com/258fma2

Quoting Omar <omarbrkt@...>:

> im looking for a pilot to give me HAB course to get CPL ,,, anyone here :) ?
>
> thannks,
> Omar
>
>

Two questions:

1) Where are you located?

2) If you're in the USA, do you have a private ticket yet?

Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Omar
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 2:28 PM
To: hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Hot Air Ballooning] any commecrcial pilot interested in
instructing me for PPL & CPL

im looking for a pilot to give me HAB course to get CPL ,,, anyone here :) ?

thannks,
Omar



------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

im in virginia ,, and will be going to LA next week ... no i dont have private
ticket but i have some background about ballooning and flying in general ..
where are you located ?

--- In hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Wunder" <mwunder@...> wrote:
>
> Two questions:
>
> 1) Where are you located?
>
> 2) If you're in the USA, do you have a private ticket yet?
>
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Omar
> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 2:28 PM
> To: hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Hot Air Ballooning] any commecrcial pilot interested in
> instructing me for PPL & CPL
>
> im looking for a pilot to give me HAB course to get CPL ,,, anyone here :) ?
>
> thannks,
> Omar
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>

Thanks, but im not looking for school ,, im looking for a commercial pilot whos
willing to do it personally

--- In hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com, Jim Michael <jm@...> wrote:
>
> Might depend on where 'here' is. If you can travel, look for a part
> 141 school.  http://tinyurl.com/258fma2
>
> Quoting Omar <omarbrkt@...>:
>
> > im looking for a pilot to give me HAB course to get CPL ,,, anyone here :) ?
> >
> > thannks,
> > Omar
> >
> >
>

You must first get your private license and then proceed with training to get
your commercial. That will depend on your instructor as to how he/she evaluates
your skills.

--- In hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com, "Omar" <omarbrkt@...> wrote:
>
>
> im in virginia ,, and will be going to LA next week ... no i dont have private
ticket but i have some background about ballooning and flying in general ..
where are you located ?
>
> --- In hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Wunder" <mwunder@> wrote:
> >
> > Two questions:
> >
> > 1) Where are you located?
> >
> > 2) If you're in the USA, do you have a private ticket yet?
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Omar
> > Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 2:28 PM
> > To: hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Hot Air Ballooning] any commecrcial pilot interested in
> > instructing me for PPL & CPL
> >
> > im looking for a pilot to give me HAB course to get CPL ,,, anyone here :) ?
> >
> > thannks,
> > Omar
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
>

What is the name of the instrument that some pilots look thru when sending up a
pibal?

The instrument is called a    THEODOLITE

Keith
>

Keith Sproul
Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Special Shapes Pilot
Member BFA AOPA EAA GEBA
Ham Radio WU2Z
ksproul@...





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Hi, Group are there any members with an interest in Collecting of Balloon flown
Mail, Commemorative Covers, Picture Postcards, Pins
or Programmes ?

http://reguqaru.t35.com/




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http://ywerypyzemorak.blogspot.com




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I have a severe fear of heights! I have been at high altitudes in Puerto Ricoon
on mountains and cliffs. I've always wanted to go up in a balloon but my little
phobia has gotten the best of me. It is something I want to do! Anyone have a
suggestion as how to overcome that feeling, I know I would love it if I could
just take the first step.

Has anyone ever been to the Battle Creek (Michigan)International Balloon
Festival? I first flew in that festival back in the late 80's. It's quite a
sight to see so many big balloons up at one time.

On 20/12/2010 19:42, lee.meade wrote:
> I have a severe fear of heights! I have been at high altitudes in Puerto
> Ricoon on mountains and cliffs. I've always wanted to go up in a balloon
> but my little phobia has gotten the best of me. It is something I want
> to do! Anyone have a suggestion as how to overcome that feeling, I know
> I would love it if I could just take the first step.

Don't worry about it Lee.  People don't seem to experience that fear of heights
in a balloon basket.  Any balloon pilot will tell you the same and just about
each pilot has a different theory as to why.  My own theory is that in a balloon
basket you are suspended below the centre of gravity which gives a sense of
stability and safety.

One small tip when you do go.  Don't immediately look straight down, look
towards the middle distance until you think you will be comfortable looking
down.

Best regards

David Barker,
Mirande, France
http://dbarker.perso.neuf.fr

I am very interested in finding pictures and all the information I can get my
hands on about old Simco Dumpers. I really would like to buy a whole balloon,
but for now Pictures, and information and anything else would greatly appreciate
it.
thank you.
Please email to pugnut87@...
Cheers

> I am very interested in finding pictures and all the information I can
> get my hands on about old Simco Dumpers. I really would like to buy a
> whole balloon, but for now Pictures, and information and anything else
> would greatly appreciate it.


The only place I know on the net where you can find anything at all
about the Semco dumpers is www.ballooninghistory.com/semco

Needless to say, '60s-era dumpers are pretty thin on the ground these
days, but I really wish you luck!  Would love pictures if you actually
find one.


-Dave Wesner
The Early Years of Sport Ballooning
http://www.ballooninghistory.com

I am looking for a Raven AX7 that needs a top. If anybody knows of one laying
around please let me know. Will travel to get it. I live in Albuquerque, NM.
Thank you
Cheers
email to Pugnut87@...

Just do it.  I also have a fear of heights.  The take off is a bit worrying
but once up, it is wonderful!

Pete Gifford

On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 1:42 PM, lee.meade <lee.meade@...> wrote:

>
>
> I have a severe fear of heights! I have been at high altitudes in Puerto
> Ricoon on mountains and cliffs. I've always wanted to go up in a balloon but
> my little phobia has gotten the best of me. It is something I want to do!
> Anyone have a suggestion as how to overcome that feeling, I know I would
> love it if I could just take the first step.
>
>
>


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PHOTOS:   29th Annual Festival of Ballooning Solberg AP, Readington, NJ, USA -
July 31, 2011

Some different stuff this year, and they all ascended, unlike last year. The
'shark' made it's public debut at this event. And no matter how hard I try, I
always miss a couple balloon photos and I found in some group photos.

Photos Link:

http://phlairline.com/spotter/073111.html

Cheers,
Paul

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really simple! I started when I lost my job

Does anyone know when the Battle Creek (Michigan)International Balloon
Festival is each year?

--- In hotairballooning@yahoogroups.com, iversen_melia <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know when the Battle Creek (Michigan)International Balloon
> Festival is each year?
>
Go to BFA.net and it will tell you

Starts on Monday August 22 according to their website. They have also posted
that they are in need of crew.

Does anyone here have any information about the Hot Air Ballooning in Albany,
Oregon the last weekend of this month?

http://www.cityofalbany.net/parks/nwartandair/

http://cathydavies.com/designer/inbex.html