If you have “Balloon Fever” and are interested in taking it to the next level, Jason is a Certified Flight Instructor. He is excited about getting others involved in the sport that we ourselves have become obsessed with. Contact us for more information on how you can get started training for your lighter-than-air balloon rating
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So, you want to help out with a balloon? Balloon crew are an important part of our business. Without good,
dependable crew, we are not able to fly as we are not able to set up a balloon for flight. For
those who haven't crewed before we offer you the following crew information. Crewing is exciting and fun but
it's also hard work but has great rewards. Crew are
goodwill ambassadors of the ballooning community as they regularly deal with spectators and landowners. A
crew person's #1 job is to assist the pilot. Most balloons have a crew of 3 to 6 people and balloon crew
are volunteer (don't get paid) as they love the sport.
The most important things to remember:
Pilot (or crew chief) is in charge
No smoking - propane is a heavy gas which hangs at ground level and
cigarettes do continue to burn once on the ground
No drinking of alcohol until the balloon is packed away
Don't step on the balloon envelope
If you have a question, ask it!
Have fun!
What to Wear?
Weather appropriate clothing (layers are a good thing for cold mornings)
Long pants (remember there are ticks, briars, poison ivy, etc)
Sturdy shoes (no sandals or flip-flops)
We provide gloves
Things to watch out for:
Wet grass in the morning
Bugs
Hot burners
Dazed traffic
Interested landowners
Lots of "helpful" onlookers upon landing
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