Title:
36th Annual Carolina Balloon Association Safety Seminar
Topic:
Hot Air Balloon Specific Safety Information for Pilots and Crew.
Speaker(s):
Dan Gerbus, Pat Cannon, Tom Warren, Dave Sullivan, Roger Clark, Jenna Litton, Meredith Bennett, Walt Rudy
Brief Description:
1 Hr on Weather by Walt Rudy
1 Hr on Accident Investigation and Analysis by Pat Cannon
1 Hr on Aeronautical Decision Making by Roger Clark
1 Hr on FAR's by Pat Cannon
1 Hr update on Drone operations by Dave Sullivan
.5 Hr on Fan Safety and Maintenance by Tom Warren
.75 Hr on Competition flying by Meredith Bennett
.75 Hr on Crew Safety
.5 Hour panel on Tips and Best Practices for balloon operations
Select Number:
EA39140652
Location of Seminar:
Mitchell Community College, Continuing Education Center, Main Au
701 West Front Street, Statesville, NC
Statesville, NC 28677
Directions to Venue:
Mitchell Community College, Statesville, NC
Continuing Education Center, Main Auditorium
Seating:
120
seats at the facility,
55
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
CLT & GSO FSDO
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Carolina Balloon Association's 36th annual Safety Seminar. This seminar is approved by the Balloon Federation of America and is designed to provide safety topics for both pilots and crew. Check this website for more information on Lunch and associated cost.
2026 Carolinas Balloon Association Safety Seminar and Fun Fly – Carolinas Balloon Association
1 Hr on Weather by Walt Rudy
1 Hr on Accident Investigation and Analysis by Pat Cannon
1 Hr on Aeronautical Decision Making by Roger Clark
1 Hr on FAR's by Pat Cannon
1 Hr update on Drone operations by Dave Sullivan
.5 Hr on Fan Safety and Maintenance by Tom Warren
.75 Hr on Competition flying by Meredith Bennett
.75 Hr on Crew Safety
.5 Hour panel on Tips and Best Practices for balloon operations
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
½ Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Collision Avoidance Activity-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Additional Event Documents:
