2009 CTBA/LSHABA Ballooning Safety Seminar
February 28, 2009
This Saturday seminar will cover eight hours of core subject material.
An extraordinary slate of speakers are on the program this year.
Light breakfast and lunch are included. Raffle drawings.
Location: Wells Branch Community Library
15001 Wells Port, Austin.
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $50 for pilots, $25 for non-pilots.
Program
Pilot Decision Making and Balloon Accidents: Pat Cannon, FAA Designated Examiner, competitive balloon pilot, also rotorcraft and fixed wing experience
Accident Prevention Crewing & Tie-Offs, Tethers and Ground Handling: Gordon Schwontkowski, author Hot Air Balloon Crewing Essentials, contributing editor for BFA Ballooning magazine, and crew chief since 1982
Federal Aviation Regulations: Interactive game hosted by CTBA
Maintenance and Repair: Pete Carter, repair station owner, lighter-than-air balloon pilot
Weather: Bob Rose, senior meteorologist for the Lower Colorado River Authority
Champagne Review and Tasting: Dick Goss, hot air balloon pilotLodging
The Wingate by Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center
(512) 341-7000Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Austin-North (Pflugerville)
(877) 863-4780Residence Inn Austin Round Rock
(512) 733-2400Extended Stay America
(512) 255-1400Lodge At Merrilltown
(512) 538-0856Austin Marriott North
(800) 865-0546