Mon, Feb 24, 2020
Has Helped More Than 150 Students Through The FAA Exam Process
The Elite Balloon Instructor Committee is proud to announce Mrs. Kim Magee as an Elite Balloon Instructor.
Magee (pictured), from Swisher, IA, was a co-founder and currently serves as Vice President of The Balloon Training Academy a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to hot air balloon education and training. Through The Balloon Training Academy Kim has helped over 150 students pass the FAA Knowledge Exam for hot air balloons.
As an instructor, Magee has successfully trained many students to their LTA balloon rating. With student’s, Magee is regarded as a practical instructor always inserting new scenarios for a student to consider and learn from. Mastering the fine details, Magee is highly regarded as the final check ride preparation instructor. As an educator, Magee has developed a pre solo written exam, and helped train a number of students through ground instruction.
“I wanted to let you know that I passed my private written with a 92%. I passed my check ride and the DPE said that I was very prepared. I do think your course helped me prepare for sure,” said Mike Lorentz, a student who has taken the BTA course.
Magee has provided great service to the aviation community and has kept her own professional education up to date. Magee currently holds 6 World and 9 National Records in hot air balloons. Magee is a valued and sought after speaker on the hot air balloon Continuing Education speaking circuit, having presented at numerous seminars across the USA including the National Convention in Philadelphia in 2018. Magee also serves the FAA as a FAA Safety Team Representative, WINGSPro, and DronePro.
(Image provided with NAFI news release)
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