Courtesy & Copyright HAWKaviators, Erik Cornelison, Photographer

Courtesy & Copyright HAWKaviators, Erik Cornelison, Photographer

Courtesy & Copyright HAWKaviators, Erik Cornelison, Photographer
High Country Aviation Workshop for Kids
Courtesy & Copyright HAWKaviators, Erik Cornelison, Photographer
www.hawkaviators.org
Dear HAWK Members,
I am writing to cordially invite you to our upcoming annual ALL Members Meeting, scheduled for Saturday February 15, 2025, at 12:00PM noon. This is an important meeting, as we will be addressing several key items:
The meeting will commence at 12:00PM and is expected to conclude by 1:00PM. Please be punctual to ensure we can address all points on the agenda:
Location:
Mack Mesa Airport – HAWK Hanger
1048 R Road, Mack CO 81525
Any questions, you may contact any board member or President Bruce Erickson at 19702503629.
Your participation is crucial, and we look forward to your contributions to our organization’s future.
Yours very truly,
HAWK Secretary Erik Cornelison 1-970-250-4228
Courtesy & Copyright Bruce Erickson
Courtesy & Copyright Bruce Erickson
The envelope is pulled toward the crown line
Resistance on the crown line aids inflation.
Courtesy & Copyright Erik Cornelison, Photographer
Under the guidance of our experienced mentors, the youth participants were actively involved in:
Parents and adult volunteers were integral to the success of the day, assisting with the inflation process and providing additional guidance.
This event not only served as a practical introduction to hot air ballooning but also reinforced the importance of teamwork, safety, and hands-on-learning with aviation.
According to Google, the average annual salary of a hot air balloon pilot in 2024 is $130,000.
Hot Air Balloon Introduction
Courtesy & Copyright Erik Cornelison, Photographer
Courtesy & Copyright Erik Cornelison, Photographer
Hot Air Balloon Introduction
Balloon Flying Handbook, US Federal Aviation Administration, 2008, https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/FAA-H-8083-11.pdf
Balloon Flying Handbook Addendum, US Federal Aviation Administration, 2016, https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/balloon_flying_hb_addendum.pdf
Britton H Solos in the Cherokee
Courtesy & Copyright Bruce Erickson, Photographer
Britton H., 17 Soloed in the Cherokee this morning.
He received his glider private pilot certificate when he was 16.
His grandpa, Eddie Clements, founder of HAWK, would be really proud of him.
Oct 15, 2022: First Private Glider Pilot’s Certificate
June 5, 2022: Britton Solos in Pipistrel