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Mission Statement
To promote public interest and generate enthusiasm in the ancient art of aerostation; to better the communication and fellowship of balloon pilots and enthusiasts; to promote safety in all phases of ballooning activity both commercial and sporting; to establish a rapport with and disseminate accurate information to the non-ballooning community.


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Ballooning Events
Balloon Fiesta (Albuquerque, NM)
Balloons In June (Clinton, Iowa)
Bluegrass Balloon Festival (Louisville, KY)
Centralia Balloon Fest (Centralia, IL)
Columbia Balloon Invitational (Columbia, MO)
Eyes to the Skies Festival (Lisle, IL)
Huff N Puff Balloon Rally (Topeka, KS)
Jefferson County Glows (Festus, MO)
Lincoln Balloon & Art Festival (Lincoln, IL)
Make A Wish Stories of Light Balloon Glow
Pellissippi State Hot Air Balloon Festival (Knoxville,TN)
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race (St. Louis, MO)
Ballooning History
Balloon Record Holders
Early Aviators
Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum
National Aeronautic Association  - article on ballooning history in St. Louis
National Balloon Museum
General Ballooning Links
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Airsports.tv  - Airsports.tv is a new Internet TV channel featuring all the best action from the world of competitive air sports - including the official World Championships, World Cups and other major international air sports competitions.
Aviation Safety Reporting System
BFA Youth Summer Balloon Camp  - This is the ultimate experience for those 13 to 18 who want to learn more about hot air balloons.
FAA Balloon Flying Handbook
Federal Aviation Administration
Hot Air Ballooning.com
Missouri Propane Safety Information
NASA Incident Report Form  - Pilots who are involved in an aviation incident can file NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) form online. The new electronic submission form will give you confirmation that the document was successfully submitted. Pilots should keep this confirmation as proof that the document was filed.
The Balloon Federation of America  - The Balloon Federation of America (BFA) represents the interests of 3,000 members in promoting the sport of ballooning.
The Great Plains Balloon Club of Topeka, KS  - The Great Plains Balloon Club of Topeka, Kansas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the art, science, and sport of hot air ballooning in the city of Topeka, and the state of Kansas. Safety, courtesy, and fraternity are among the club's highest goals.
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