Providence Hot Air Balloons
Hot Air Balloon Pilot Certification
You've come to the right place! Explore the aeronautics of ballooning and go beyond a one time event! At Providence Hot Air
Balloons, we can guide you through this highly challenging process.
Once you have completed ground school and flight training with a certified hot air commercial pilot, you on your way!
Overview of Ground School Training Process to Become a Licensed Pilot
Must pass a Federal Aviation written examination. There are five theory exams.
Topics covered include:
Meteorology
Aerostatics
Airmanship
Navigation
Flight Rules and Procedures
Code of Conduct
Obtaining the regulated hours of flight time with at least two solo hours
Must pass a flight test with a FAA examiner
Furnish a medical statement of health
Student Pilots
Before you begin your training, you will need to obtain a student pilot's certification.
Student pilot certificates can be issued by FAA inspectors or designated pilot examiners.
Student pilots must be at least 14 years of age.
No medical certificate is required, but applicant must certify that he has no known medical defect that would prevent him from piloting a balloon.
Student pilots may solo under the supervision of a qualified instructor, but must first demonstrate to their instructor that they are proficient in pre-flight preparation, operation of controls, lift-off and climb, descent and landing, and emergency procedures.
Student pilots may not carry passengers.
Private Pilot Certification
You must be at least 16 years of age to be eligible for a private pilot's certificate.
No medical certificate is required, but you must certify that you do not have any known medical defects that would prevent you from piloting a balloon .
You must pass a written test that will cover:
FAA Regulations covering pilot privileges, limitations, and flight procedures
Use of navigation charts
Weather conditions & reports as they relate to ballooning
Operating procedures with gas and hot air balloons
 Instruction should have been received in ground handling and inflation, preflight checks, takeoff and ascents, descents and landings, and emergency procedures.
Must have at least 10 hours of flight experience, of which 6 must have been under the supervision of an instructor.
Flights must have included:
Tow flights of at least 30 minutes
One ascent to 3000 feet above takeoff point
One solo flight
Commercial Pilot Certification
You must be at least 18 years of age.
No medical certificate required, but you must certify that you do not have any known medical defects that would prevent you from piloting a balloon.
You must pass a comprehensive written exam that encompasses all the material required for a Private Pilot Certificate, and additional operating procedures relating to commercial operations and requirements for flight instructors.
Training for all procedures required for a Private Certification must be received from an authorized instructor, plus emergency recovery from a
terminal velocity descent.
Required 35 hours of flight time for a commercial certificate must include:
At least 35 hours of flight time as a pilot
20 hours of flight time in balloons
6 hours of flight time under the supervision of an instructor
2 solo flights
2 flights of at least one hour duration
1 flight to 5000 feet above the take off point
Imagine navigating a hot air balloon! In just 15 hours of 'hands on' instruction, you will obtain the flying skills required to pass the private pilot's flight test. That's it! Float on your own or share this fantasy with others. Every student is different. And at Providence Hot Air Balloons, whatever your goals may be, a private pilot certification can be completed in just one to three months.
So what are you waiting for? Let Providence Hot Air Balloons help you make it happen today. Call us at 1-800-585-5555.
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