Virgin Global Challenger
Information about Virgin Global Challenger, the largest and most technologically sophisticated manned gas balloon ever built.

Hot Air Ballooning
A very comprehensive site about the sport of hot air ballooning - how they fly, where to get a ride, what it takes to become a pilot or crew. Extensive resource material and news about ballooning.

Bluner Bill
Meet "Bluner Bill" and learn about his balloon "Cool Change". Includes a history of hot-air ballooning, photo gallery, information about festivals, and links.

Balloon Links
Extensive list of ballooning links with search capability.

Crewing 101
Information about crewing for hot air balloons and the BFA Crew Achievement Awards.

Blastvalve
Ballooning search engine and directory, weather and resources for pilots and crew. More ballooning links than any other site.

Hot Air Ballooning Information
A variety of resources for pilots, ride seekers, spectators, and student pilots.

Aerostation.Net
Directory, classified ads, discussion forum, news.

QinetiQ 1
Official site of an attempt to break the world altitude record for manned balloon flight. Contains news, updates, and background information.

Around the World
Follow the story of balloons from the first balloon flight to circumnavigating the Earth.

Micki's Balloon World
Photos of local balloons and events plus items for sale.

Internet Ballooning Database
List of hot air balloon pilots, crew, observers, clubs, examiners and technical support from around the world.

BBC News: The Great Balloon Challenge
News about the Breitling Orbiter III round the world trip.

Bart's Special Shape Collection
Photos and reports of special shape balloons plus classified ads and a mailing list.

Breitling Orbiter
Information about Brian Jones' balloon flight with Bertrand Piccard, including an FAQ, what's next, and a CD-ROM for sale.

Bertrand Piccard
Information about the balloonist, his speaking engagements, and his around the world trip. Content in English and French.

Hot Air Ballooning
Directory of operators plus history, FAQs, terms, and articles.

Aerostats
Enthusiast site with several images of pressured and hot air balloons.

America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race
Details of 43rd Coupe Aèronautique Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race. Information on event history, pilots, rules, previous results and pictures.

The Balloon Preservation Group
Organization preserving historic information on balloons and airships. Pictures, membership details, newsletter and register.

eBalloon.org
Information about hot air balloons including how they work, the history of ballooning, famous balloon flights, worldwide events and a photo gallery.

Aunty Monkey
Website which promotes the sport of ballooning, provides hot air balloon information, and allows people to meet other balloonists from around the world.

Phil's Balloons
Balloon photos, information and articles from local newspapers and web site addresses.

Solar Balloons
Covers the principles of, manufacturing and flying a solar balloon on tether or in free flight. Pictures, details of a flight and instructions. In English and French.

Airship Resources
The main focus is on airships and blimps, experimental balloons and cloudhoppers.