Mid Mississippi Balloon Assn.

8th Annual Safety Seminar

Mississippi National Guard Armory

Hwy 51 South of the Square

Canton, MS

March 8th, 2008

Registration Fee: $30 for pilots and $20 for crew.  This covers the facility rental and cost of the meal.  This includes lunch and membership in the Mid Mississippi Balloon Association for 2008.  Please contact msballoonchamps to make your reservation.  A head count will help us provide the correct number of lunches.  Thanks.

SCHEDULE

8:00 – 8:30 – Registration

8:30 – 8:45 – Welcome and Opening Remarks – Ken Johnston

8:45 – 9:35 –  Practical Radio Use - What to say and when to say it - Dan Fabian

9:45 – 10:35 – Updates to the FAR's - Gary Odom

10:45 – 11:35 – Internet Weather Resources - Brad Bryant

11:45 – 12:50 – Lunch – Provided – Trailer Backing - A Hands-On Demo - Tim Slattery and others

1:00 – 1:50 – Propane - Friend or Foe - Billy Whittington

2:00 – 2:50 – New Ways to Track Your Balloon In Flight - Ken Johnston

3:00 – 3:50 – Crew Training - Dr. Melanie Wilson

4:00 – 4:50 – Balloon Maintenance - Greg Hanson

5:00 – Presentation of Certificates, Cleanup, and Adjournment

 

Call the Hotline for Updates 601-957-7159

Have a Safe Flight Home!!!!!

Have a Safe 2008!!!!!