CREWING FOR DRIFTING DOLPHINS

WHAT DOES BALLOON CREW DO ?

• Help unpack, set up, and inflate the balloon at the launch site

• Track the balloon from the ground

• Serve as the pilot's representative on the ground during the flight

• Help the pilot spot potential obstacles and hazards

• Help the pilot find an appropriate landing site           

• Help deflate and pack up the balloon

• Participate in the post-flight celebration

• Click on the camera below to see Pictures of crew in action

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CREWING ?

• Having fun

• Learning about ballooning from a hands-on perspective

• Seeing the countryside and the beauty of nature up close

• Lots of great photo opportunities

• Chances to fly in the balloon

• Opportunities to use electronic gadgets, like radios and GPS's

• Chances to practice and improve map-reading and problem solving skills

• Meeting lots of new and interesting people

• Post-flight snacks, champagne and other beverages

• Having fun

HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER OR GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CREWING?

• Telephone George and Margaret at 1-618-398-8097

• E-Mail George and Margaret at dolphinballoon@charter.net

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