Balloon Federation of America PO Box 400 Indianola, Iowa January 23, 2023
The BFA has been continuing to work with FAA to provide better explanations for some of [ ... ]
As we march toward May and the reality that commercially rated LTA pilots will be required to possess a second-class medical certificate if they intend to use their certificate for commercial purposes [ ... ]
Letter from BFA President, Pat Cannon
12/30/2022
It has been over a month now since the final date was set for the requirement for a second class medical for pilots holding a commercial LTA [ ... ]
We have a win, win, win program to share with you, our members. When you log into the BFA website (www.bfa.net), you will see a new "Invite" feature! This feature will provide yo [ ... ]
Aircraft Registration Timeframe Extention Proposed
A notice has just been sent from the FAA extending the duration of aircraft registration to 7 years. This is in answer to the long l [ ... ]
Medicals Update
The final rule on the medicals for commercial balloon pilots posted to the Federal Register today. The date you need to have your medical by is May 22, 2023.
See this link for the f [ ... ]
Letter from BFA President, Pat Cannon
11/17/2022
By now, you know through several sources that the FAA has released the final rule regarding the requirement for a second-class medical certif [ ... ]
LIVE STREAM LINK - BFA FACEBOOK
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On behalf of the Board of Directors, we invite everyone to attend the BFA Annual General Meeting to be [ ... ]
We would like to thank all of our members that took the time to vote in our election. Our boards do much of the work of our Federation and our success on your behalf rides on their dedication to the [ ... ]
BALLOON FEDERATION OF AMERICA
August 2, 2022
Ms. Eileen Lockhart, BVLOS ARC Co-Chair
Director of Emerging Markets
Air Methods
Mr. Sean Cassidy, BVLOS ARC Co-Chair
Director, Safet [ ... ]
Balloon Federation of America PO Box 400 Indianola, Iowa July 26, 2022
BVLOS ARC Verbal Comments from BFA for publication
The Balloon Federation of America is a [ ... ]
ELECTION 2022
Candidates have been selected by their respective nominating committees and we are please to announce the candidates for the 2022 election. All [ ... ]
