We are proud to be a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization with no paid staff!

Jennie Kerber

“I couldn’t have done it without you guys! Thank you for your help!”

Eric Wiggins

“The Balloon Training Academy is by far the best ground school availiable for LTA!”

Maddie Jones

“I couldn’t have done it without The Balloon Training Academy!”

Bill Weiss

“Just passed my private. The Balloon Training Academy was worth every penny and minute spent.”

Brad Hosmer

“The best ground and flight training around!”

Kevin MacDonald

“The Balloon Training Academy proved to be an invaluable resource which allowed me to study at my own pace with limited internet connectivity and covered all of the relevant material needed to succeed on the knowledge exams. With the aid of this online resource, I was able to score 100% on my Private Exam and 95% on my commercial exam on the first attempt. I highly recommend Balloon Training Academy to any aspiring balloon pilot as the most comprehensive online resource that caters specifically to ballooning”

Sky Scheller

“I wanted to thank you so much for this awesome course, I really quite literally could not have done it without you guys!”

Kelly Sasser

The Balloon Training Academy helped me build my confidence and knowledge as I prepared for my check ride. This helped me show my kids that anything is possible if you dream big and work hard.

Rex Smart

Ground schools offered are awesome!! Being able to complete at own pace is a definite bonus. Helped me pass all private pilot requirements and look forward to commercial ground school soon.

We want YOU to succeed!

Our courses are designed for YOU! We want to see YOU succeed and earn your pilot certificate! We are passionate about your success!

Congratulations to our own Adam Magee, 2024 National FAA Flight Instructor of the Year!

LEARN FROM BALLOONISTS

Learn from commercial rated hot air balloon pilots who have the experience and training to help you succeed!

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Don’t be fooled by other websites, the FAA does NOT publish knowledge test questions. We have hundreds of sample questions for you to practice to prepare you for the exam.

SELF PACED

Learning online is great for people with busy schedules because you can learn at your own pace from your home, or on your mobile device. No need to buy books and lug them around, we have all that you need on the site!

PROGRESS TRACKING

We’re focused on your outcomes and you’ll be able to monitor your progress with our many progress tracking tools. Our all-in-one platform helps you prepare effeciently!

Adam Magee

Co-Founder/President

Adam Magee is a Federal Aviation Administration Designated Pilot Examiner, was named the 2019 FAA Flight Instructor of the Year, the 2021 FAA Safety Team Rep of the Year, and is a FAA Safety Team Representative, WINGSPro, and DronePro.

Adam is passionate about ballooning and contributes pro-bono to advance safety, and training.

FAASTeam

Industry Member

We are proud to be a Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team Industry Member! We work collaboratively with the FAASteam to develop safety
awareness training, products, and industry best practices while discovering ways to
provide educational safety outreach for airmen.

We encourage all pilots to join the FAA Safety Team WINGS program by visiting:

https://www.faasafety.gov/default.aspx

If you have any qustions about the FAASTeam or the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Pgrogram please let us know!

Kimberly Magee

Co-founder/Vice President

Kim holds 6 World Records and 9 National records in hot air ballooning and is a receipient of the Balloon Federation of America’s Shields Trauger Award, the BFAs highest honor. Kim is a FAA Safety Team Representative, WINGSPro, and DronePro.

Kim is passionate about ballooning and contributes pro-bono to see the sport grow!

Special thanks to our Partners in Education!