Aero-Linx!

Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet.

The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile.

Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well.

Aero-Linx: Balloon Federation of America

The Balloon Federation of America is a 501c3 non-profit association dedicated to the advancement of the sport and science of lighter-than-air aviation; both hot air and gas balloons. Founded in the 1960's, membership in the BFA is open to anyone who shares a fascination with LTA flight. Members need not be balloon pilots or owners. Everyone is welcome. We have a dedicated youth program for Jr. Balloonists (pre-teens) and HiFlyers (teens). The BFA is the official ballooning organization in the United States and is recognized as an affiliate member of the National Aeronautics Association and the Federation Aeronautique Internationale

FMI: www.bfa.net/cms1/