Loss of Power – Adding a Balloon Rating
This course is designed to help those pilots coming from powered aircraft and are adding their balloon rating. NOTE: This course is designed for pilots who already hold a private or commercial certificate in powered aircraft as well as a CFI certificate and are adding a balloon rating. If you don’t meet this prerequisite, or would like a full brush up on knowledge, then we recommend you take the Private or Commercial Test Preparation Course.
This course focuses on balloon specific knowledge for those pilots who are adding a balloon rating. The course contains content, quizzes and assignments to help you prepare for your check ride.
One year access, time starts when you start the course (No refunds)
NOTE: Despite the icons shown below, the majority of the course is written content, not videos. If you have any questions on the course, please don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more. We want you to be 100% satisfied and help you reach your goals.
Your Course Includes
One year access to the course
The Balloon System
Balloon Flight Operations
Practice questions to test your knowledge
Pre-Flight Prep
Assignments to help you gain a deeper understanding
Course Curriculum
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Welcome – Loss of Power
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LTA System – Introduction
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Balloon Construction
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Basket Construction
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Tanks/Burners
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Propane
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Instruments / GPS
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Aircraft Regulations
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Gas Ballooning
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Airship Operations
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LTA Quiz
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LTA Quiz C
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Balloon System Assignment C
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Layout and Assembly
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Inflation
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Checklists
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Checklists Assignment
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Briefings
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Take off
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Take off assignment
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Mechanics of flight
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In – flight
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Landing
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Post Landing
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Balloon Operations C
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Balloon Flight Operations Quiz
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Balloon Flight Ops Quiz C
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Accidents and Accident Prevention
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LTA Outreach Series – Propane and Fire Safety
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Pre Solo Exam (for add on pilots)
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Pre Check Ride Exam (Add On Rating)
Get Started Now
To take this course click on the button below. You will then be directed to create an account and check-out using a secure online credit card processor (note the https). If you choose not to pay by credit card and would rather pay by check, please contact us at theballoontrainingacademy@gmail.com and we will work with you to set up your account and give you access to the course once your check has cleared.