New Event Registration Feature is a revolution for balloon pilots and organisers
Hiromi Furukawa (JPN), hot air balloon pilot and CIA PMR & Officials Subcommittee member shares an update from the WatchMeFly & Balloon Live project.
2023 FAI Ballooning Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The 2023 inductees into the FAI CIA International Balloon & Airship Hall of Fame have been announced as Dewey Reinhard of the United States of America and Phillip Dunnington of the United Kingdom. The Balloon Museum and FAI Ballooning Commission extend their congratulations to the honorees and their families on being brought into this exclusive cadre of distinguished aeronauts.
Highlights of 2023 FAI Ballooning Commission (CIA) Plenary Meeting
Held in Hasle Rüegsau, Switzerland from 15-18 March 2023
By Debbie Spaeth, Chair, CIA Public & Media Relations (PMR) SC
The Blaser Swisslube headquarters in Hasle Rüegsau, Switzerland was the site for the 2023 FAI Ballooning Commission (CIA) Plenary and Subcommittee (SC) meetings. This was the second in-person meeting for the CIA following the CV-19 pandemic in March 2020.
2023 CIA Plenary Meeting: Impressions of First Timer – Full of passion! Ballooning future is here in Switzerland!
By: Katsura Endo (Japan,Alternate Delegate), PMR S.C. member, hot air balloon pilot
With support by Hiromi Furukawa (Japan) PMR, Officials S.C. member, hot air balloon pilot
The 2023 FAI Ballooning Commission (CIA) Plenary Meeting was held in Rüegsau, Switzerland from 15 to 18 March. It was held at the headquarters of Blaser Swisslube AG.
Not satisfied with the situation? Attend the CIA Meeting and help find solutions
By Hiromi Furukawa (JPN), Balloon Pilot, CIA Officials Subcommittee member
Are there things you are not satisfied at ballooning competitions?
If yes, do you know that you can step forward to improve that situation by attending the FAI Ballooning Commission/CIA meetings?
I would suggest a 3-year plan starting with the CIA meeting in Switzerland in March this year.
Sharing Memories from 1973 – First World Hot Air Balloon Championship
Video Chats with Denny Floden, 1st World HAB Champion & John Davis, Albuquerque Ballooning Pioneer
By Debbie Spaeth, Chair, CIA PMR Subcommittee
In February 1973, the world came to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA for the 1st World Hot Air Balloon Championship. The event was a success, and the details are shared in the series of stories on the FAI Ballooning website.
