This hands-on crew training will review the roles and responsibilities of being a crew member at the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival. First time crew volunteers are highly encouraged to attend as well as those with previous crewing experience as a refresher. Great opportunity to meet other crew prior to the event.
During Crew Training we will cover:
- Basic Ballooning Terminology
- Is it a good time to fly?
- Packing to fly
- Getting ready to launch
- During the flight
- Landings
- Packing up
Notes:
- Volunteer only training. If you would like to volunteer and have not completed an application, please go to: https://heritageinninternationalballoonfestival.com/volunteer/
- We will be handling a deflated full size envelope if conditions allow
- We won’t be inflating the envelope, but we may do a candlestick burn
- No rides will be given
- No animals allowed at the training site
Details:
What: HIIBF Crew Training
When: September 21, 2021
Time: 6:30pm
Who: new and previous Festival crew volunteers
Cost: Free
Location: High River AB (location to be confirmed by the Volunteer Coordinator)
