Freedom Balloon Fest
A strong contingent of CBA members attended the 2017 Freedom Balloon Fest in Fuquay Varina Memorial Day Weekend. This event not only (more…)
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Congratulations BFA Camp Scholarship Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2017 BFA Balloon Camp Scholarships…..Ryan Sawin and Alina Williams. Alina wins (more…)
2017 Safety Seminar Wrap Up
A big thanks to Daniel Sasser and all of the great speakers and volunteers who made the 2017 Safety Seminar (more…)
TN CBA Member Roy Smith Succumbs to Cancer
it is with great sadness we must announce that longtime CBA member Roy Smith, of Knoxville, TN, has departed this (more…)
Ed McDaniels Service Arrangements
We are very sad to announce the death of Ed McDaniel, a pilot who will be missed by many in (more…)
NC Transportation Museum Event
Members…..we’d love someone to take this project on. Those who did it last year said it was fun and they were able to educate interested folks about ballooning. Please let Richard Parr (919-548-7596) Continue reading
Propane Tank Stickers for Hot Air Balloon Tanks
The National Fire Protection Agency has adopted several new rules, which some states enacted effective January 1, 2017. North Carolina (more…)
2017 Balloon Camps
We are now taking applications for scholarships for summer youth balloon camps. If you are, or know of, a teen (more…)
Member Perspective: Gloves
By Damien Ristaino Gloves. All of us are taught to use them when flying. When we notice another is not (more…)
Dreams
By Barbara McKinley Dreams are a powerful force. I’ve always been good at daydreaming – which is a useful trait (more…)