03/29/2026
April 24 – 26, 2026
In-Person Commercial Pilot Ground School - Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA) https://share.google/3Cym6Hfn7aY4VSAOC
Balloon Fiesta Office
4401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Are you looking to become a Commercial 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:
ASA 2025 Commercial Pilot Test Prep
ASA Rotating Plotter
Denver Sectional
AAAA Weight/Temperature Calculator
Included is also a notebook with all the slides and handouts that will be discussed in class.
Please note: If you have attended this ground school in Person or Online, you are eligible to audit the course if space available, for $50.00. No books or notes will be provided. To obtain approval to audit this course please email education@hotairballooning.org for approval.
We must have a minimum of 12 students enrolled by April 10th. If we do not enroll the minimum of 12 students, we will cancel all enrollments and return your registration fee via check and US mail. Please double check your contact information.
