In-Person AAAA Private Pilot Ground School

June 5 – 7, 2026

Balloon Fiesta Office
4401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

** Minimum of 12 Participants Needed for Class to be Held **

Are you looking to become a Private Hot Air Balloon Pilot? This is the place to get the ground instruction you need to pass the written FAA Knowledge Exam.

With this Ground School, you will be provided with the following manuals:

• Test Prep (ASA) Private Pilot – 2026 Version
• ASA Rotating Plotter
• Current Denver Sectional
• AAAA Weight / Temperature Calculator
• Class Notebook which contains all the slides and handouts
• Students Endorsement to take the FAA ‘written’ knowledge test

Topics covered

• Sectional Charts and Airspace
• Fundamentals & Altimetry
• Navigation/Plotting
• Regulations / FAR’s (14 CFR)
• Balloon Systems & Propane
• Aircraft Performance
• Airport Operations, Medical Facts, Aeronautical Decision Making
• Weather Theory
• Communications
• Weather Services
• Storyboard Balloon Flight
• Obtaining FAA Private Balloon Pilot Certificates

** If we do not enroll  a minimum of 12 students by May 22nd, we will cancel all enrollments and return your registration fee via check and US mail.  Please double check your contact information.