Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Canadian Balloon Association Canadian Balloon Association ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/news/) - [CBA AGM 2025 notice](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/2025/03/09/cba-agm-2025-notice/) - On behalf of the Canadian Balloon Association, I am pleased to invite CBA members to the upcoming Annual General Meeting which will take place on Saturday, March 15 at 9 a.m. MDT (11 a.m. EDT). All members in good standing who have renewed their membership will receive a Zoom link to attend this meeting which will take place virtually. Attached please find: 1) The - [Time to renew for 2025!](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/2025/03/09/time-to-renew-for-2025/) - Time to renew your 2025 Canadian Balloon Association Membership! See attached renewal form and submit to Cliff. CBA_Membership_Application_2025 - [CBA AGM 2024 notice](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/2024/03/03/cba-agm-2024/) - [Nav Canada Update December 2023](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/2023/12/06/1661/) - Please find attached a letter from Chris Bowden, NAV CANADA Director, Aeronautical Information Management and Flight Operations, regarding upcoming changes to the AIP Supplements and associated processes. We are asking that you forward this letter to your contacts in Canadian flight training organizations to educate and help spread awareness. Important Update - Changes coming to ## Pages - [Home](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/) - Welcome to the Canadian Balloon Association Website ! - [Contact us](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/contact-us/) - Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message - [Events in Canada](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/events-in-canada/) - Hot air balloon festivals are a great way to get into ballooning as pilots from around the country and around the world come together to share the skies. Find an event near you or ask us how to get one started near you! Vernon, BC - First weekend of February Medicine Hat, AB - Second - [About us](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/who-are-we/) - The Canadian Balloon Association is the representative organization for hot air ballooning in Canada and works in close collaboration with its members to ensure their interests, and those of all balloonists, are well represented to Transport Canada. The CBA sanctions hot air balloon championships in Canada and validates records. It also serves as a link - [Awards](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/awards/) - Awards GENERAL AWARDS The Trumpeter Swan is Awarded each year to the winner of the Canadian Hot Air Balloon Championship.The Brenda Speirs Award is presented to the top Canadian at the Canadian Balloon Championships. CBA SAFETY AWARD This award in memory of Bill Traynor, is sponsored by the Standard Life Insurance Company and is awared - [Membership](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/membership/) - Join the CBA to promote a strong association that is the voice of balloonists to government and spreads ballooning across the country. To become a member, download this form and send a completed version to Treasurer Cliff Skocdopole. CBA Membership Application 2025 - [Records](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/records/) - CBA Records Objective The primary objective of the CBA in relation to records is to ensure that no false record claim is accepted into the record book, while doing everything possible to ensure that every true and adequately proven record is recognized. Basis for a National Record The holder of a Canadian record must be - [Ballooning in Canada](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/ballooning-in-canada/) - Hot air balloons are flown from coast to coast to coast and fill the skies with beautiful colours that create great memories for families of all ages. Discover ballooning and get involved! Hot air balloon festivals are a great way to get into ballooning as pilots from around the country and around the world come - [Competition](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/competition-awards/) - Competitive Hot Air Ballooning What is it? Not unlike other sports, there are some Hot Air Balloonists who like to compete to test their skill and ability in handling their aircraft. Competitions are arranged and participating pilots attempt to successfully accomplish a variety of tasks. Each flight of each competition may present the pilot with - [Store](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/store/) - In the past, having skill would allow a pilot to compete in the World Championship of Hot Air Ballooning. Today, equipment, technology, practice, crew, and finances are additional items required to participate at a World level. Within the CBA, a group of volunteers have started a project to sell balloon merchandise. This independent fund raising - [Links](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/friends-of-cba/) - Transport Canada Transport Canada Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS) Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Canadian Aviation Licensing Requirements Canadian Registered Civil Aviation Medical Examiners International Organizations Federation Aeronautique Internationale Balloon Federation of America Weather Balloonists Wind Forecast Environment Canada Public Forecasts - [Find a balloon near you](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/find-a-balloon-near-you/) - BC: Kelowna AB: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge SK: Saskatoon and Regina MB: Winnipeg ON: KW, London, Rice Lake and Ottawa QC: Gatineau and St-Jean-sur-Richelieu NB: Sussex NS: Annapolis Valley PE: Hunter River - [How to become a Pilot](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/how-to-become-a-pilot/) - The Canadian Balloon Pilot Licence You want to become a Hot Air Balloon Pilot and you’d like to know how to go about it. The most obvious part of obtaining a Balloon Pilot Licence is learning how to operate a balloon safely, and you have to know all the rules and regulations that govern flying ## Categories - [General](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/category/general/) ## Tags - [food](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/food/) - [hipster](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/hipster/) - [camera](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/camera/) - [cool](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/cool/) - [chilled](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/chilled/) - [coctail](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/coctail/) - [holidays](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/holidays/) - [light](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/light/) - [place](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/place/) - [video-2](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/video-2/) - [hardware](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/hardware/) - [retro](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/retro/) - [watch](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/watch/) - [mac](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/mac/) - [dark](http://vn2.e81.mytemp.website/tag/dark/)