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Learn to fly hot air balloons from a professional part 141 school with an outstanding reputaion. Chief Instructor Elizabeth Wright-Smith has a degree in education and over 25 years of experience as a balloon instructor. Located in the Balloon Capital of the World, Albuquerque, NM.

We're a flight organization based in Albuquerque, New Mexico
School Type:   Part 141.  

Training Area:   Local.  



Category:    Lighter than air.  

Certificates:    Private and Commercial.  

Ratings:    VFR and Commercial.  

Class:   Free balloon.  

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review, Aircraft Checkouts and Insurance Checkouts.  



Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Cameron Balloons  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Flight Planning Area and Lending Library (books, videos, software).  

Airport Locations (codes):   ABQ, AEG local areas  



Pricing Info:   individualized  

Special Offer:   discounts for full ground or flight training  



Weather:   Year round flying  



School Description
Hot Air Balloon flight and ground training from the most experienced instructor in the Southwest. Awarded the contract to teach nationwide FAA personnel.

Staff Qualification
Vastly experienced hot air balloon pilots/instructors.

More About Us
One of only 5 part 141 schools in the country for balloons. Chief Instructor Beth Wright-Smith is the only 141 Chief Instructor with a background in education. Hundreds of student trained, both nationally and internationally.

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