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Speech Delivered to Honor Paul “Ed” Yost Upon the Presentation of the International Aeronauts League Medallion
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During the installation of the Channel Champ at the National Balloon Museum in Indianola, IA; John Craparo presented Ed Yost with the IAL medallion in honor of his first historic hot air balloon flight in 1960. |
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Channel Champ Celebration at National Balloon Museum
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The Channel Champ, piloted by Ed Yost and Don Piccard was installed in a permanent exhibit at the National Balloon Museum on May 20, 2006. Ed Yost was in attendance to give a first hand account of the first crossing of the English Channel in a hot air balloon. In addition, the IAL was there to help Ed celebrate the 45th anniversary of the first modern hot air balloon flight. The following is the text of an article which was published in the Record-Herald newspaper in Indianola Iowa. |
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Bronze Ed Yost Medal Now Available
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The medallion minted in honor of Ed Yost's flight of the first modern hot-air balloon is now available for purchase by the general public. |
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Channel Champ Celebration with Ed Yost
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The "Channel Champ", the first hot air balloon to fly across the English Channel, will be part of a new exhibit opening Saturday May 20, 2006 at the National Balloon Museum in Indianola, Iowa. To celebrate the opening of the Channel Champ exhibit pilot Ed Yost will be present on Saturday as part of a special open house from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. |
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IAL Medallion Struck to Honor Ed Yost
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The International Aeronauts League has commissioned a very special medallion to honor the pioneering work of Ed Yost on the 45th anniversary of his work on the hot-air balloon.
New pilots can share in this honor right now. |
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Future of the Balloon Mailing List
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a letter from Dave Temple to the ballooning community
An important message regarding a longstanding and highly regarded resource for balloonists globally. |
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Bell Lightship to Tour Alberta and British Columbia
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by Nino Chiovelli (IAL Member)
Bell Canada a national leader in the telecommunications industry has contracted a Lightship (a non rigid airship referred to as a “Blimp”), to tour Alberta and British Columbia from 16 April until 10 October 2005 The Lightship will visit 20 communities in these provinces averaging a three-day stay in each location. |
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New IAL Affiliation Items Available
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The IAL introduces several new items for members to wear and trade which encourage interest in the League. |
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British Aeronaut to Attempt Record Ascent
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Rob Franklin, pilot and documentary camera man, will attempt to set a new UK record in 2005. He plans to reach 40,000 feet in an AX7. |
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New Life for Balloon Life
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Magazine sold to veteran pilots Armstrong and Murphy! A great resource is available once more to the ballooning community and everyone interested in the art, science and sport. |
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Modern Balloon History
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Dave Wesner's, "The Early Years of Sport Ballooning" adds an important document. |
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Firefly STC for Aerostar Baskets
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Sidney Conn has announced the grant of an STC for the FireFly 10 with more in the works for the full line. |
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TSA and New Citizenship Rules
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On 20 September 2004, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a new ruling – Part 1552 – which affects every balloonist who offers flight training in the U.S, under both FAR Part 61 and FAR Part 141. The ruling for aircraft under 12,500 pounds, which includes balloons, became effective 20 October 2004. |
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New Moderators Named on the IAL Forum
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The International Aeronauts League is pleased to announce that it has named two veteran pilots and a self-described "balloon fanatic" as moderators of the General Balloon Discussion of the Forum. |
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No Fiesta for Smokey Bear Balloon
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The point of a 670 foot radio tower became the final resting place of the Smokey Bear Balloon at this year’s Albuequerque International Balloon Fiesta. |
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Fiesta 04 on ABC Sunday Edition 10/10/04
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Ryan Lownstein will be featured on ABC Sunday Edition. |
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From the Desk of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
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The Governor's letter to the California Assembly on AB2430. |
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FINAL REPORT: California Ad Hoc Insurance Committee - October 2004
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AB2430, the bill that removes commercial balloon activities from the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) was passed by the Senate on August 19, 2004, was passed by the Assembly for concurrence with Senate amendments on August 24, 2004, and was signed into law September 29, 2004. |
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Renowned Author Accepts the Honorary Chairperson Helm of IAL
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Christine Kalakuka, Author, Teacher and Aeronaut has agreed to serve as the first Honorary Chairperson of the International Aeronauts League. |
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IAL Membership Certificate Ready for Distribution
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The International Aeronauts League has released the design of its membership certificate. |
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League Chooses Images
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The International Aeronauts League has chosen images and phrases for branding itself on the Internet. |
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International Aeronauts League (IAL) Formed
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This week a new organization was formed to act as a meeting place and perpetual archive of ballooning information on the internet's World Wide Web. |
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