Pilot Information - New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning

New Jersey Festival of Ballooning Information:

- Five (5) ascensions
- Ride Compensation for Commercial Pilots:
$192.50 per paying passenger for Saturday & Sunday AM flights
$227.50 per paying passenger for Friday & Sunday PM flights
$245.00 per paying passenger for Saturday PM flight
- $15,000 in prize money
- Propane provided (come full, leave full)
- Hotel for pilots traveling over thirty (30) miles
- Pilot Gift
- Option to carry an envelope banner for $450
- Pre-launch meals for pilots and crew (5 total)
- Friday evening pilot party after PM flight, invitation only (5 total)

Please complete the form below, one registration form per balloon.

*Please note: all pilot amenities (hotel, gift, etc.) are for the primary pilot only.

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Cell Phone *

Alternate Phone

Email *

Pilot Certificate Number *

Pilot Certificate Type *

Commercial
Private
Experimental

*All pilots (unless otherwise discussed) owe the festival two (2) balloon rides. For local pilots living less than 30 miles from the festival, in lieu of a hotel room we will reduce the obligation to one (1) balloon ride.

Total PIC Hours *

*must be a minimum of 100 hours

BFR Due *

mm/dd/yyyy *If you would like to register a second pilot for the same balloon, please email the above information for the second pilot to Will Hobbs at whobbs@balloonfestival.com. Adding a second pilot via email will not affect the order in which your original application was received.

Balloon Details

Balloon Name *

Balloon Owner's Full Name *

Number of Hours on Balloon *

Make *

Model *

*Please note that when assigning passengers, we assume an average weight of 175 lbs. unless your application indicates something noticeably different.

Size *

Registration Number *

Last Inspection Date *

mm/dd/yyy

Year Manufactured *

Balloon Photo *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

*With our new website design, we are requesting that all pilots send an updated photo of their balloon. Please label as such: BALLOON_NAME.jpg, 10MB max

Insurance

Name(s) of Insured on Policy *

Feel free to list all individuals/companies that are named insureds on your policy.

Insurance Renewal Date

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Have you or any named pilots above had any aviation-related insurance claims in the last 5 years? *

Yes
No

*If you or any named pilots above have had any aviation related insurance claims in the last 5 years, please email claim explanation to Will at whobbs@balloonfestival.com.

Does your insurance cover paying passengers? *

Yes
No

What is the maximum number of passengers insured? *

What is the maximum total passenger weight insured? *

Maximum Total Passenger Weight (AM Flights) *

Maximum Number of Passengers (AM Flights) *

Maximum Total Passenger Weight (PM Flights) *

Maximum Number of Passengers (PM Flights) *

Accommodations

Pilots traveling over thirty (30) miles will receive one (1) complimentary room for the weekend (Fri - Sun night). All pilots are REQUIRED to fly Sunday evening. Those balloons invited to fly in the Friday morning media event may check in on Thursday. If you would like to purchase additional rooms for yourself or crew at a discounted festival rate, please email Will, whobbs@balloonfestival.com. Please note, additional hotel rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. For our local pilots (pilots living less than thirty [30] miles from the festival), in lieu of a hotel room, we will reduce the obligation to fly sponsors from two (2) balloon rides to one (1).

Do you require hotel accommodations?

Yes
No

Do you require hotel accommodations for yourself or your crew?

Yes, I require accommodations for myself (If you click yes we will arrange for 1 Pilot Room).
Yes, I require accommodations for myself and will purchase additional rooms for my crew (please email Will at whobbs@balloonfestival.com).
No I don't require any hotel accomodations
No I don't require any hotel accommodations but my crew does (please email Will at whobbs@balloonfestival.com).

Check-in Date for Pilot's Room *

Check-out Date for Pilot's Room *

Room Type *

Double or King

Special Request

Pet-friendly, etc.

Media Flight

The Friday morning media event is predominantly for corporate balloons and shapes. If a non-corporate pilot is interested in participating, check the box below. We will be accepting a limited number of non-corporate balloons and will notify you in advance if you are needed to fly in the media event. Pilots who carry media personnel will not receive compensation for those passengers, nor does participation in the media flight reduce your sponsor ride obligation.

Would you like to participate in the Media Flight? *

Yes
No

How many members of the media can you carry? *

NOTE: There is no compensation for any passengers flown Friday morning, nor will it reduce your sponsor ride obligation.

Envelope Banner

Pilots who carry an envelope banner will receive an additional $450. Banner gratuity is paid on completion of all successful flights, including Sunday PM. Your willingness to carry a banner is greatly appreciated. Please indicate your exact banner capability on the application form. It is extremely important that banners fit perfectly!

Do you want to carry an envelope banner? *

Yes
No

What is the banner width and height? *

Crew

Will you be bringing any crew members with you? *

Yes
No

Will you need any local crew members? *

Yes
No

How many crew members will you be bringing? *

How many local crew members will you need? *

Please indicate specific crew requests.

Payment & Agreement

FYI, we are working on paying all of our pilots through an ACH Direct Deposit Fund. More Information to be emailed out soon.

Did you participate in last year's New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning? *

Yes
No

Has your W-9 information changed since last year's festival? *

Name of individual or corporation to whom we should make the check out to for ride/prize money *

If the payment information is new or different, please attach a current W-9.

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Additional Comments

Acknowledgment *

I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the aformentioned information.
If a pilot cancels their application to attend the Festival AFTER July 5, 2022, the pilot may be fully responsible for the cost of hotel room(s).
I acknowledge that I will adhere to the FAA Final rule for Medical Certification Standards for Commercial Balloon operations

REMINDER this is an FAA monitored event. At check in you will need to provide Pilot Certificate, Airworthiness Certificate, Aircraft Registration, and proof of Aircraft Annual Inspection, Pilot Biennial Review, and 2nd Class Medical (if flying passengers for compensation).

Please type your name into the Signature box. *

Signature