The Balloon-a-thon returns to the Indianapolis Air Show in 2010!
2010 Balloon-a-thon Schedule:
Friday, June 11, 2010
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM Registration of Pilots
- 7:00 – 8:00 PM Balloon tether for Veterans & Children
- 8:30 PM Balloon Glow
Saturday, June 12, 2010
- 6:15 AM Sunrise flight out of the airport from the Ultra-light airstrip on the north side of the Mount Comfort Airport
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Meet the balloon pilots at the Ultra-light air strip tent. Receive trading cards, pins, tattoos and information on how to become a hot air balloon pilot.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
- 6:15 AM Sunrise flight from Mount Comfort Airport
Hot Air Balloon Rides
VIP balloon rides will be available June 7-13 at sunrise & sunset for a $225/person DONATION (100%) supporting the Riley Children’s Hospital. Weather permitting. All ride certificates will be honored on a future date should inclement weather prohibit flights on those days.
For ride information contact:
Mark Westra, Indy Air Show Balloon-a-thon
Phone: (317) 431-1393 – NOTE This number is for Balloon-a-thon inquiries ONLY.
All general Indianapolis Air Show questions should be directed here.
mwestra@starsandheights.com
alora@starsandheights.com
www.starsandheights.com
Learn more about the role of Hot Air Balloons in the History of Aviation.
Balloon-a-thon Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)
Pilot Entry, Donor Info, and other participant documents
Pilot Invitation (PDF)
Registration Application (PDF)
Entry Agreement and Waiver (PDF)
Pledge Reply Form (PDF)
Donor Tracking Sheet (PDF)
Special Thanks to our 2009 Balloon-a-thon Sponsors
- A Vocal On
- Daddio’s Restaurant
- AeroTowerAmerica.com
- NDepthSolutions, Inc.
- Riley Park Tire
- Ye Olde Head Shoppe
- AMBUCS
- Dowling Cranes
- Jasper Transmissions
- Curves
- Gas America
- http://www.starsandheights.com
- Ferrell Gas
- Ricky’s Co Canada
- http://www.barnsignworks.com
- http://www.oldwestsigns.com
