Carolinas Balloon Association

2026 Carolinas Balloon Association Safety Seminar and Fun Fly
2026-02-28 - 2026-03-01 | Mitchell Community College, Continuing Education Center, Main Auditorium, 701 West Front Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
You are invited to attend the 36th annual Carolinas Balloon Association Safety Seminar and Fun Fly to be held in Statesville, NC. The dates for these events are Saturday, February 28th, 2026 for the Safety Seminar and the morning of Sunday, March 1st, 2026 for the Fun Fly weather permitting so the seminar attendees can put all that new found knowledge to work.
On February 28th, In accordance with the BFA’s Continuing Education Safety Seminar Guidelines, the safety seminar committee is presenting a one day agenda presented by a professional group of expert and knowledgeable speakers. The cost for the safety seminar for pilots will be $50.00 and crew members will be $25.00. Member pilots of the Carolina Balloon Association will receive a $10 discount and member crew and enthusiasts will receive a $5 discount. This year you can bundle your membership with your safety seminar fees. If you have already renewed your CBA membership you can just purchase the seminar with the additional member discounts. The Safety Seminar Committee is pleased to announce that Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC has once again graciously provided their facilities to host the safety seminar.
Hotel accommodations for the seminar are available nearby. Click the link below for Statesville area hotels. Most hotels are located within a short 10 minute drive to the college. Please book your rooms by February 14th, 2026 to insure availability.
Lodging: Link to Statesville Area Hotels
We look forward to your participation and attendance at the 2026 CBA Safety Seminar and Fun Fly. Don’t forget to extend this invitation to your students and crew as well.
If you need printable directions they can be found here > Seminar Location and Directions
Seminar Presenters and Topics:

Walt Rudy – Weather
Roger Clark – Aeronautical Decision Making
Pat Cannon – FAR’s
Dave Sullivan – Drone Update
Tom Warren – Fan Safety and Maintenance
Meredith Bennett – Competition Flying
Jenna Litton – Tips and Best Practices

Schedule:
Registration: 7:00 – 8:00
Seminar: 8:00 – 5:30

Fill out the online form and submit your payment via PayPal.
NOTE: If you do not have a PayPal account you will have the option to use a debit or credit card.
If you are a current member and have not paid your 2026 dues yet, you can bundle your membership renewal with your seminar fees.
If you are not a current member but would like to consider joining please visit the membership page.
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