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Many activities are managed by one of our committees. Click on one below for a brief description and contact information.
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Committee Details
- Airship
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Coordinates airship activities and education: primarily thermal airships.Rick Wallace, Chairperson332 Euclid StreetSanta Monica, CA 90402310-451-4233 (res)Board liaison: Bill Hughes
- Awards
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Coordinates the gathering and submission of nominations for awards presented by the BFA, CIA, FAI and NAA.
Orv Olivier, Chairperson3208 East 31st
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
605-332-6688 (res)Board liaison: Ken Walter - Balloon Clubs
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The goal of the BFA is to be a facilitator with the balloon clubs in the United States and Canada for the purpose of exchanging information, ideas and concerns.Nancy Griffin, Co-Chair7935 Livingston LaneFort Collins, CO 80525970-667-2246 (res)Tom Peterson, Co-Chair9124 Pauline StreetOmaha, NE 68124-3834402-672-1324 (res)Board Liaison: Cory Miller
- Bylaws
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Conducts periodic review of the BFA Bylaws and other governing documents. Makes recommendations for changes to the BFA Board if/when appropriate.Jim Thompson
5622 Francis Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310-1026
515-277-1233Liaison: Board of Directors - CIA Sporting Badges
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The purpose and aim of this program is to recognize at an international level, excellence in the sport of ballooning in the performance area. Unlike the BFA Pilot Achievement Award Program (PAAP), the Sporting Badge program is a common set of tasks, or progressive difficulty, which challenges the pilot on the full scope of balloon flight. Click here for more information.Koh Murai, Chairperson16927 NE Morrelli Dr.Yamhill, OR 97148-8419503-662-3000Board Liaison: Andy Baird
- Corporate Membership Development
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Kevin Knapp, Chair
Board Liaison: Matt Fenster
- Crew Achievement
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The Crew Achievement Award Program was in part designed to increase recognition of the often-unsung heroes of our sport - the dedicated crew. Click here for more information.
Bob Tyszka , Chairperson
20900 Lasky
California City, CA 93505760-373-5693
EmailBoard Liaison: Cory Miller - Educational Handbooks/Products
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Educational Handbooks/ProductsGary Ruble11434 Grimes StIndianola, IA 50125515-961-6664 (h)515-961-7407 (b)Board Liaison: Shelley Caraway
- Event Planning
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Event PlanningExperimental Aircraft Association "AirVenture", Oshkosh, WisconsinAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque, New MexicoBoard Liaison: Bill Hughes
- FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
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FAA Designated Pilot Examiner & Safety CounselorThe purpose of the FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and FAASTEAM (Safety) committee is to keep track of the current list of those pilots that serve in this capacity so the membership may know who to go to for their services. The list of DPE's is posted on the website here.Philip Bryant, Chairperson5001 Woodway, #302Houston, TX 77056713-622-9074 (h)Board Liaison: Kevin Knapp
- FAI Ballooning Commission/ CIA
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The BFA representative to the FAI Balloooning Commission (formerly referred to asCommission Internationale d'Aerostation "CIA")Mark Sullivan, Delegate439 Live Oak LoopAlbuquerque, NM 87112505-256-3808 (bus)Board Liaison: Andy Baird
- Festival Guidelines Committee
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In response to the current hot air balloon insurance environment and the history of balloon incidents and accidents occurring at organized balloon events across the Unites States over the past five years, the BFA Board has established an ad hoc committee to develop a publication aimed at encouraging safer balloon events by providing guidance for event organizers, officials and pilots.
Maury Sullivan Canton, Ohio Chairman Bill Hughes Beacon, NY Board Liaison Bill Whidden Tavares, FL Member Sam Parks Statesville, NC Member Ray Bair Albuquerque, NM Member Gene Burnstein Brick, NJ Member - Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic Program
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The purpose of the BFA Flight Instructor Program is to recognize, with a designation BFA Flight Instructor, those commercial LTA pilots who are already involved (or desire to become involved) in flight and ground instruction by providing continuing education opportunities.
Don Weeks, Chairperson
7731 Lamount
Amarillo, TX 79110806-358-2132 (res)
EmailBoard Liaison: Bill Hughes - Gas Division
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The BFA Gas Division is a growing segment of the Balloon Federation of America. It is made up of pilots and crew members interested keeping the oldest part of our sport relevant and growing.Bert Padelt, Chairperson617 Walnut StreetBally, PA 19503610-845-7857 (bus & fax)610-367-7628 (res)
Board Liaison: Kevin Knapp - Government Relations
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Government Relations(position open)Board Liaison: Don Edwards
- Hot Air Competition Division
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The Hot Air Competition Division is a segment of the BFA membership who share a common interest in competitive ballooning.Paul Petrehn, Chairperson1115 Rial Lake DrHowell, MI 48843Board Liaison: Andy Baird
- Insurance
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Liability insurance covering BFA officials, office and staff, Board of Directors.Open Position
Board Liaison: Ken Walter - Internet
- Legal Services
- Long Jump and Team Challenge
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In order to further promote hot air balloon pilot and crew skills and to create opportunities to fulfill requirements for pilot and crew achievement award programs, the BFA International Long Jump Challenge and Team Challenge have been established. In this Challenge, the pilots are scored on the distance traveled on one continuous flight with a limited allowance of fuel. Click here for more information.Nancy Griffin, Manager7935 Livingston LaneFort Collins, CO 80525970-667-2246 (res)Board Liaison: Andy BairdCommittee Members:Karl Stefan - Chief JudgeDan Griffin - Assistant Judge
- Membership Development
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The goal for Membership Development is to discover and implement ways maintain and grow the BFA membership.Bill Hughes, Chairperson99 Teller AveBeacon, NY 12508845-831-5024 (b)Board Liaison: Matt Fenster
- National Aeronautic Association/ NAA
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NAA is a non-profit 501(c ) (3) "dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport and science of aviation in the United States." The scope of NAA encompasses all areas of flight - from skydiving and models to commercial airlines and military fighters. NAA is the record-keeper for United States aviation. Click here to learn more.
- National Balloon Museum
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The National Balloon Museum dedicates itself to providing the public with a comprehensive understanding of ballooning and its history through its exhibitions and collections. The museum archives more than 200 years of ballooning and operates on more than 2,000 volunteer hours annually. Visit their website.Becky Wigeland, CuratorPO Box 149Indianola, IA 50125515-961-3714 (bus)Board Liaison: Ken Walter
- National Convention
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2011 National Ballooning Convention.Brian Seymour, Chair706 N "S" CourtIndianola, IA 50125515-961-0364 (res)EmailConnie Thompson, Co-Chair5622 Francis AvenueDes Moines, IA 50310-1026515-277-1233 (res)EmailBoard Liaison: Don Edwards
- Observer Achievement
- Organization Marketing
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Organization MarketingBoard liaison: Andy Baird
- Pilot Achievement
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The purpose of the Pilot Achievement Awards Program is to encourage pilots to increase their skills and aeronautical knowledge through a program of challenges and rewards. Click here for more information.Scott Wooge, Chairperson3609 Summer Brook CourtSt. Louis, MO 63129314-845-7746Board Liaison: Kevin Knapp
- Commercial Operators
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Commercial OperatorsScott Appleman, chairpersonTroy BradleyBoard Liaison: Ken Walter
- Public Relations/Press
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Public Relations/Press
Glen Moyer, Primary Media Contact
Bluebird Hill Airport
2585 Barron Road
Keithville, LA 71047
Ph/Fax 318-925-4908
Email - Publications
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PublicationsGlen Moyer, EditorBluebird Hill Airport2585 Barron RoadKeithville, LA 71047Ph/Fax 318-925-4908Board Liaison: Don Edwards
- Record Attempts
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This committee coordinates applications for FAI/CIA and NAA record attempts between the pilot and the appropriate sanctioning authority.Tim Cole, Chairperson1017 15th StreetGreeley, CO 80631970-352-1960Board Liason: Troy Bradley
- Safety Seminars
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The BFA Continuing Education program includes the responsibility for setting the general guidelines for Safety Seminars and maintains the records of sanctioned seminars along with seminar content.
Tim Gale, Chairperson
33929 Sykes Rd.St. Helens, OR 97051Board Liaison: Ken Walter - Youth/Junior Balloonists
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Junior Balloonists is the youth group of the Balloon Federation of America. The purpose is to serve the younger members of the ballooning community. Click here for the BFA Youth Program Summer Camp web site.
Board Liaison: Cory Miller