Hot Air Balloon Ground School


Private Pilot Test Preparation

Take the first step toward becoming a hot air balloon pilot. Attend Ground School. This weekend course will fully prepare you to take the FAA Private Pilot Written Examination. Students of instructor Bill Cloninger have a remarkable 99+% passing rate on the FAA Private Pilot Written Examination.

Topic covered:

  • Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Aviation Weather
  • Aviation Medical Issues
  • Balloon Operations
  • Aviation Weather Services
  • Aviation Instrumentation
  • Airspace and Navigation
  • Radios and Airports

Cost: $175 plus text and supplies. (BFA Members - $150)
FAA Exam usually available immediately following the class.


Commercial Pilot Test Preparation

This class will prepare you to take the FAA Commercial Pilot Written Examination. All of our Commercial Pilot students have passed the written examination with scores no lower than the mid 80s. This remarkable record is due to the quality of instruction and the effort made by attending students.

Topics include:

  • Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Fundamentals of Instruction
  • Pilot Decision Making (A/C 60-22)
  • Aviation Weather
  • Aviation Medical Issues
  • Balloon Operations
  • Aviation Weather Services
  • Aviation Instrumentation
  • Airspace and Navigation
  • Radios and Airports

Cost: $150 plus text and supplies. (BFA Members - $125)

FAA Exam usually available immediately following the class.

Call for specific class dates and locations.


Fly Lighter Than Air

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7780 Bainbridge Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
E-mail: Info@LTAAviation.com
Phone: (440) 543-7139
Toll Free: (888) 2 FLY LTA
Fax: (440) 543-7339

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