Organizations

Organizations Links

• The Hong Kong Balloon and Airship Club The Club operates several tethered balloons in Hong Kong and attends international balloon events overseas whenever possible. Includes a detailed history of the Cathay Pacific balloons and their many international flights.
  
• Association of Balloon and Airship Constructors A site for lighter than air researchers, designers and builders. Browse the online library for technical and historical information, apply for membership, and order books and documents on the subject.
  
• Hawkeye Balloon Club Membership information for the University of Iowa based sport balloon club.
  
• The Calgary Balloon Club Ballooning in Alberta - read about the club's monthly flights, view the picture gallery, or learn the "Top 10 Reasons Why Ballooning is Better in the Winter"!
  
• The Minnesota Ballooning Association The MBA was formed to promote the sport of Hot Air Ballooning in the state of Minnesota through education, landowner relations and goodwill. Event information, links, weather, member roster, and newsletters online.
  
• The British Association Of Balloon Operators Trade organization representing UK passenger balloon operators. Find a balloonist or organize a flight in the UK.
  
• World of NABA Sport Ballooning The North American Balloon Association promotes excellence in hot air balloon competition, sanctions events throughout the US, and offers extensive internet coverage of balloon competions.
  
• Montgolfier Society of Indiana Pilots, crew, observers, and other people interested in the sport of hot air ballooning in Indiana.
  
• Southern California Balloon Association The SCBA organizes informal competitive and recreational events. The club promotes safety and education in ballooning and sponsors safety and educational seminars. FAQ's, links, and event listings are included.
  
• Tulsa Cloud Dancers Balloon Club Find information on club meetings and flights, Oklahoma balloon events, and a large photo gallery.
  
• Ballooning Society of Pikes Peak Colorado Springs area club schedules monthly member flights "in the land that inspired America the Beautiful". Includes photo album, articles, and links.
  
• MxBalloonChamps.com State of Mississippi sport ballooning site.
  
• The British Balloon and Airship Club Information on hot air ballooning, gas ballooning, and airship flying in the UK. Includes data about regional balloon activities, training requirements in the UK, record statistics, and helpful links.
  
• Greater Mesilla Valley Aerostat Ascension Association Local New Mexico events, member photos, and information on an unusual handicapped accessible balloon basket.
  
• Balloon Federation of America Serving all of America's balloonists, the Balloon Federation of America's website includes information on all aspects of ballooning, from education to events, publicatons to products and so much more.
  
• Lone Star Balloon Association Club newsletters, articles on safety, event schedules and pilot and crew worksheets are all housed on this Texas based site.
  
• International Ballooning Commission A division of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, with the aim of furthering aeronautical activities worldwide.
  
• Balloon Sport Club Tokyo Hot air balloon club for the Watatrese, Japan region. Experts and novices alike fly weekly. Contacts, maps, and photos.
  
• Cheyenne Hot Air Balloon Club Site includes pilot listings, Wyoming event and seminar schedules, and club information and contacts.
  
• Top Gun Top Gun is a non-profit corporation located in Albuquerque, NM that trains & educates pilots, crew and observers through competition ballooning.
  
• John Wise Balloon Society Club history, general ballooning facts, and membership information are found on this central Pennsylvania club site.
  
• Connecticut Lighter Than Air Society A club for anyone interested in learning about, participating in and improving the sport of ballooning. Ballooning basics, weather links, topical news and more.
  
• Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association A comprehensive site covering a range of ballooning topics including the Albuqeurque Balloon Fiesta, local education and safety programs, flying events, club activities and committees, and club history.
  
• The Canadian Balloon Association Canada's national sanctioning body for competitive events. Find technical explanations of how a balloon works, listings of Canadian balloon events, and more.
  
• Balloon Association of Greater Illinois A resource for Illinois area pilots and crew. Find pilot biographies, classifieds, the "Balloon Room" museum, and scholarship information.
  
• Corn Palace Balloon Club South Dakota balloon offers information about their special shape balloons and the pilots that fly them.
  
• Northeast Ohio Balloon Pilots Association Event listings, classified ads, special programs and more for pilots in the northeast Ohio area.
  
• University of Bath Hot Air Balloon Club Sport flying club for members, based at the University of Bath, UK.
  
• Arizona Hot Air Balloon Club You'll find a wealth of information about ballooning in and around Arizona. Event listings, contact information, club meetings, and balloon history are covered here.
  
• Carolinas Balloon Association Home Page Club site for balloonists in North and South Carolina, Virginia, and eastern Tennessee. Browse message boards, member photos, event details, and meeting schedules.
  
• Polytechnic Aeronaut Club of Helsinki University of Technology Contact and membership information for this student based hot air balloon club. Aeronautics and lighter than air flight are the subject of this site.
  
• Dutch Balloon Competition Club Competition ballooning in the Netherlands is organized by this club, which includes pilots, observers, and crew alike. Calendar of events and links to event rules.
  
• Great Eastern Balloon Association An association of balloon pilots, crew, and enthusiasts, formed for balloonists in the middle Atlantic states of the US.
  
• Cercle Luxembourgeois de l'Aérostation Explore membership information, flight descriptions and scheduling, club news, and weather links.
  
• Bristol University Hot Air Ballooning Society Site for Bristol, England based club. Browse membership and flight information, detailed glossary of terms, history of ballooning, club newsletters, and balloon related articles.
  
• Edmonton Balloon Club Membership information, ground crew and training descriptions, competition and meeting schedules, and for sale list.
  
• Balloon Crews This MSN communities page invites anyone interested in ballooning to join for chat, event information, and education about the sport of ballooning.
  
• Central Texas Ballooning Association Race photos, club activity calendar, local launch sites, and related links are included in this regional club site.
  
• Arkansas Balloon Association Listed here are the balloons of the state of Arkansas, USA and the pilots they carry along with them.
  
• Loughborough Students Balloon Club A website dedicated to the Hot Air Balloon Team at Loughborough University, Leicestershire, England. Includes membership information, flight details, newsletters, photos, and the club constitution.
  
• Experimental Balloon and Airship Association A loose congregation of aeronauts who have built, are flying or own any sort of Experimental, Ultralight or Homebuilt Lighter-Than-Air Craft.
  
• Tri County Balloon Association Focusing on the Texas counties of Comal,Guadalupe and Hays, this site offers a club bulletin board, event postings, a launch site/landing site registration form, and regional weather forecasting.
  
• Pennine Region Balloon Association Promoting the study & practice of the art of Lighter-than-air Flight, and social facilities for members.
  
• Plano Ballooning Association Complete information for pilots, crew, and the general public about ballooning in Plano - "The balloon capital of Texas".
  
• Aerostat Society of Australia Varied collection of photos and facts about ballooning in Australia, Airships, Parachutes, Balloon Building and more. Includes an article on the Theory of Flight.
  
• BFA Junior Balloonist Page A program designed for young balloon enthusiasts aged 7-17 to provide recognition and education in the sport of ballooning. Learn about the program and sign up here.
  
• Grande Prairie Hot Air Balloon Events Association Vote for your favorite balloon from the photo gallery, learn the "Ten Commandments of Ballooning", or read about the early history of hot air balloons. Also includes regional information for Alberta, Canada.
  
• Gateway Aerostatic Association Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, the GAA is one of the oldest balloon organizations in the country.  The goal of the GAA is to promote safe and enjoyable ballooning through education and group activities. 
  
• Edinburgh University Hot Air Balloon Club This sport ballooning club based in Edinburgh provides information on joining them for local flights or short weekend trips to events. You'll find maps, prices, and a flying handbook.
  
• Balloon Club of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory Explore detailed information about Australian ballooning, a large collection of photographs, balloon FAQ's, Solar Ballooning, book reviews, and local event listings.
  
• Granite State Balloon Association Info on balloon festivals, rides, pilots, pictures, getting involved, learning to fly, weather and pilot resources.