Balloon For Sale1999 TBW FF 7B-15 w/198 hoursThe Envelope is a beautiful blue, green, yellow spiraland the 4.0 basket has lovely blue suede. The systemis complete with a Mirage burner, 3-10 gal tanks andthe envelope has velcro for a 15 x 28 banner. Theentire system is in fantastic shape and comes with thefollowing extras:Quick disconnect refueling adaptor, nomex skirt andoriginal cloth skirt, envelope bag with bag bottom,tank covers with padded jackets and heat tapes,dropline with bag, burner bag, radio holder, toolpouch and fire extinguisher. System includes inflatorfan with 8 hp Briggs and Straton Motor with 30 inchwood prop. Quick release and tie down, UnitedInstruments altimeter and variometer withDigatronTemp System on instrument panel.Also includes a 1999 Kiefer Kargo King 6 x 10enclosed trailer completely customized for hot airballooning including internal pressurized system,helium tank with holder, jack with holder, first-aidkit, took kit, gloves, storage cabinet, tongue lock, fireextinguisher, spare tire and extra wide side door.All our annuals have been performed by Rob andLinda Bartholomew with <strong>Balloons</strong> <strong>Over</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong>,Carlisle, <strong>Iowa</strong>.System also includes three Spirit M Series Motorolaradios complete with one clip-on microphone, twocharges and one drop-in charger and many extramiscellaneous ballooning items.$13,500 takes the whole packageContact us for more information and photos atknoll@raccoon.com, (515) 961-5807 or RobBartholomew at (515) 989-3708.Long time friend of the Balloon Community, Lyle Ellispassed away <strong>March</strong> 2. For those of you who aren'timmediately putting a face to the name, Lyle lived rightacross the pilot compound entrance of the balloon fieldand could be seen frequenting the field on his golf car.He had been sick for some time. Cory BloomMondial Air Ballons - Lorraine <strong>2005</strong>News from France, ballooning's birthplace !In <strong>2005</strong>, the 9th edition of the most international balloon fiesta inthe world, MONDIAL AIR BALLONS - LORRAINE <strong>2005</strong>, willtake place from July 22 to 31. Let every pilot from everyballooning country know that Chambley Air Base definitely is theplace to meet.We are eager to welcome you back, or to make you discover thearea if you've never had the chance to experience flying in Lorraineregion. For that concern, entry fee has been lowered. More, wehave planned a lot of fun and challenging activities specially foryou! As usually, each and every pilot and crew member will begiven a warm and friendly welcome. We are now settling the lastdetails to make on line registration available within February <strong>2005</strong>on www.pilatre-de-rozier.comTake good care for now and best season's greetings!Pilâtre de Rozier OrganisationBP 18F-57530 Courcelles-ChaussyTél : +33 (0)3 87 64 08 08 Fax : +33 (0)3 87 64 15 84Email : adu@pilatre-de-rozier.comJanuary 15, <strong>2005</strong>Dear Balloonist,The Ballooning Club of IndiaWe have great pleasure in extending this invitation to the Hot-AirBalloon Mela & Rajasthan Safari <strong>2005</strong>, scheduled from 11thNovember to 26th November <strong>2005</strong>.This will be the twenty first year, we have organized Balloon Melasand Safaris which were highly successful. We believe you willenjoy our beautiful, hospitable and friendly vast country, as well asthe exciting ballooning events.Kindly fill the attached entry forms and send to us at the earliest.Should you require more information, please contact us.With best regards,Yours sincerely,VISHWA BANDHU GUPTAHonorary Secretary8-B, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,New Delhi-110002, INDIATele:+91 11 23716665 Fax: +91 11 23317947Email: balloonindia@yahoo.comCall or email Carol (515 221-3193 or hotairflyn@aol.com) formore information & registration forms for this eventTouch & Go Page 8
Calendar of Events<strong>March</strong> 19 IB Continuing Education Seminar Des MoinesIA. Contact Jeremy Rubin 515 963-9307 orRubinJeremy@hotmail.com<strong>March</strong> 20, <strong>2005</strong> 6:30 p.m. BOI membership meeting,Balloonport, Carlisle, IA<strong>April</strong> 17 6:30 p.m. BOI membership meeting<strong>April</strong> 30 BOI Ode to Spring Balloonport, Carlisle, IAMay 15 6:30 p.m. BOI membership meetingJune 4-5 My Waterloo Days - Waterloo <strong>Iowa</strong>. Flights Satam & pm, Sun am. Contact Carla Brinker 319239-2903 or cbrinker@ballooningmail.comJune 19 6:30 p.m. BOI membership meetingJune 24-26 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Race Ottumwa, IA.Contact Phil Gray 515 961-6113July 17 6:30 p.m. BOI membership meetingJuly 23-29 BFA Nationals, Anderson, SCJuly 29 - August 6 National Balloon Classic ContactClassic office at 1-800-FLYIOWA orwww.nationalballoonclassic.comAugust 19-21 Lighter Than Air Balloon Affair CouncilBluffs, IA Contact Stacy Kirchert 712 325-3257August 21 6:30 p.m. BOI membership meetingSept 2-5 Great Pershing Balloon Derby Brookfield, MO.Contact Sherry Techau 660 258-5290 orrstechau@shighway.comSeptember 16-18 SW <strong>Iowa</strong> Pro Balloon Race Creston, IA.Contact Rob Bartholomew 515 989-3708September 18 6:30 p.m. BOI membership meetingSeptember 30 - October 9 Albuquerque InternationalBalloon Fiesta Albuquerque, NMOctober 15 Jill Rubin memorial FlightOctober16 6:30 p.m. BOI membership meetingOctober 29 BOI Halloween Party Balloonport, Carlisle, IANovember 20 6:30 p.m. BOI membership meetingHappyHappyJeremy King 4-1Emma Thompson 4-1Keonna Kintzel 4-1Mike Mitchell 4-1Carol Harris 4-3Chug Hubrich 4-4Kim Hemmingsen 4-4Angelica Corbin 4-4James Mueller 4-4James Mueller 4-4Ryan Stone 4-5Bandit Brown 4-5Andy Clark 4-6Mike Herman 4-7Larry Owen 4-7Jennifer Hermanson 4-8Joseph Seymour 4-9Rick McCubbin 4-10Francine Kennedy 4-11Barb Knoll 4-11Lisa Stone 4-12Gavin Pash 4-12Peggy Bloom 4-13Jim Gebhart 4-14Kathi Pfeifer 4-14Steve Pfeifer 4-14Brad Craig 4-15Dixie Ruble 4-17Gary Lawrence 4-21Tony Oberman 4-21Ralph Rieck 4-22Kimberly Jones 4-22Christopher Hade 4-22AnniversaryBirthdayMichael Wilhelm 4-23John Brinker 4-24Jacob Hermanson 4-24Christopher Reinert 4-25Patti Todden 4-25Cathy Williams 4-26Ashley Jensen 4-26Donna Hill-Snipes 4-27Kelly Danielson 4-30Drew Holmes 4-30Drew Holmes 4-30Rosa Tierman 5-2Jessica Stone 5-2Larene Fisher 5-3Dean Ann Netley 5-3Amber Clark 5-5Bill Marhoun 5-6Barbara Jones 5-6Paige Erger 5-14Donna Rieck 5-15T.J. Apppenzeller 5-15Melissa Lamb 5-15Crystal Nollen 5-16Daisy Pieper 5-18Don Prine 5-18Holly Pfeifer 5-19Melissa Coe 5-22Karen Worthington 5-23Jeff Lawrence 5-25Helen Wilson 5-25Jeanne Wiley 5-29Amy Foelske 5-31Sherry Techau 5-31Gary & Elaine Lawrence 4-5John & Carla Brinker 4-6Keith & Cathy Williams 4-8Jim & Cheryl Gebhart 4-9Wayne & Janet Mohring 4-11Mike & Pam Hadley 4-13Brent & Amy Williams 4-16Steve & Elane Lacroix 4-26Brian & Chris SeymourGerald & Mary ConklinMike & Shelly MitchellTerry & Gina GarrettDavid & Lysa HolmesTerry & Karin RiepeRob & Wendie SpenceDavid & LaVerna Edmister4-284-295-85-125-155-185-285-31Touch & Go Page 9