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Company Name: Canadian Balloon Association

Company Type: Balloon Company

Company Profile

Generally, through The Journal, the CBA can keep you informed on things such as developments with the Department of Transport, upcoming balloon events or current safety or insurance issues. As a CBA Member, you also become part of a network of balloonists across Canada. You benefit from the CBA's efforts to make Transport aware of issues specifically related to ballooning in Canada, and you can exchange information on topics such as equipment for sale or flying conditions to avoid. If you're interested in competition, the CBA sanctions competitive ballooning events within Canada, including the annual National Championships and a biennial North American Championship that alternates between the US and Canada. Along with overseeing the awarding of national balloon records and their recommendation for world records, the CBA supports a program for developing and qualifying observers to verify both competitive or record setting flights. The CBA is dedicated to promoting safety in ballooning. We will pass along information on ways to avoid problems or to deal with emergency situations, recent incidents or accidents and the events leading up to them, and the developments in equipment or practice which could enhance safety.

About Company

The Canadian Balloon Association (CBA) is a national organization made up of balloon pilots and qualified technical members (officials, crew and other people interested in ballooning). The objective of the CBA is to promote and represent ballooning for all Canadians. To achieve this end, the CBA encourages communication within the ballooning community, exchanges information with outside sources (such as Transport Canada or other national organizations) and represents the ballooning community in consultations with Transport, international aviation organizations and the public. An integral part of CBA communication is through a newsletter called The Journal.