The EBAA is a loose congregation of aeronauts who have built,
are flying or own any sort of Experimental, Ultralight or Homebuilt
Lighter-Than-Air Craft.
Vehicles owned and built by members are mostly hot air balloons
but also include hot air airships, gas balloons and gas airships. Every
person fitting the above description is automatically a member. One can
also be an associate member by being in contact with Brian Boland. The
whole association is formed around Brian Boland and the Post Mills
Airport.
An annual gathering of EBAA members took place each spring at the
Post Mills Airport
(2B9) in Post Mills, Vermont, until 2001. For three days, dozens of experimental
balloonists would come together to fly their new creations.
Builders and pilots shared ideas, experiences and knowledge, which
made the event a learning experience for all attending. The last such meeting
took place in May 2001. For an excellent impression of the 8th (and unfortunately
last) Experimental Balloon and Airship Meet, see Roland Escher's
photo album.
For more information about the EBAA, please contact
Brian Boland.
Experimental Balloon and Airship Association
P.O. Box 51
Post Mills, VT 05058
Tel: (802) 333-9254
E-mail: balloons@vermontel.net
If you want to build a balloon, there are some good ways
to find information. To get started, get all back issues of the
Balloon Builders' Journal
from an other balloonist. It contains excellent reports, general
information and instructions. If possible, attend the EBAA Meet,
where you will be able to inspect a great variety of homebuilt
balloons and get to meet many builders. Then, Brian Boland is
definately one of the persons to talk to since he offers
plans, materials and balloon kits
and sells a helpful information package.
Follow these links to get an idea of LTA homebuilding
and related fields:
Purely Lighter-Than-Air:
General Light Aviation:
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