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News Update 29.04.16
Cameron Service Bulletin SB24 Downrated Following further investigation into the failure of a mounting bracket on a double Sirocco burner Cameron Ballloons Ltd have made the decision to change the status of Service Bulletin 24 (SB24) from ‘Required’ to ‘Recommended. This means that the there is no mandatory requirement to replace the mounting brackets however… Read More ›
News Update 23.04.16
Tour de Yorkshire Bike Race Airspace restrictions The airspace restrictions in connection with the Tour de Yorkshire Bike Race which takes place from 29th April until 1st May have been published. Best check them if you are flying anywhere near the course as the sky will be bristling with helicopters. Publication CAN 2016-04-0288 can be… Read More ›
News 18.04.16
~ Cameron Service Bulletin SB 24 Sirocco burners – updated
~ Brian Godding
~ Civil Air Display Report published
~ Barry flies his balloon
~ EASA BPL Licence versus UK CPL
~ Bouncy Zebedee April News
~ Workshop tap explodes
~ Sensitive Areas Reminder
~ Bonkers at Halton
~ Propliner magazine goes annual!
~ 2016 Bicester Flying Festival announced
~ Silverstone entry Forms now out
~ Northern Ireland-Carrickmore Fly-in invitation
~ Chiltern Region Maypole Meet venue confirmed
~ Dreadfully Grubby Awards
News update 29.03.16 – Cameron Service Bulletin SB 24 Sirocco burners
It would appear that a high hour 2000 (800+ hour) Cameron Sirocco double mounting bracket has fallen to bits (failed) as a result of the failure of the welds on the mounting bracket. The way early brackets were welded up meant that it would have been extremely difficult to see if any cracks or fatigue… Read More ›
News update 17.03.16
Cameron TCDSs goes up a notch Having done nothing for a few years shock horror news is that on 07.03.16. Cameron TCDS BA.013 covering hot air balloons has gone to issue 15. Not content with that a double whammy has occurred in that their special shape hot air balloon TCDS, BA.012, has slid over to… Read More ›
News 06.03.16
~ The bits you might have missed
~ EASA ‘Revision of the European operational rules for balloons’ published
~ Clarity Clarence – How to Maintain your PPL(B)
~ CAA smarten up with Bow Ties
~ Northampton Balloon Meet returns to the Racecourse
~ Oh no! No Tivvie
~ Paramotor Pilot gets fined for Glastonbury Airspace Breach
~ New Beginnings Meet returns
~ Will Wood needs help – Why do you do it survey?
~ Just had to check this out
~ Chance to fly – Amy Johnson flying scholarship
~ Cameron Balloons announce new Canadian rep
~ Cameron Balloons’ Maintenance Course announced
~ BBAC Instructor Training Days 2016
~ Passenger Flying At Overseas Balloon Events – Reminder
~ CAA Occurrence List disappears
~ Grass Roots details and entry form out
~ Nearly missed this – Robert Pooley MBE
~ 33th Impossible Dream Hot Air Balloon Meet
~ Tom Donnolly has moved
~ Old and Rusties grab a shape slot
~ Here’s a thing – Aviation Scholarships up for grabs
~ Home and Away – Rusty stuff in Myanmar
~ Didn’t have a clue
~ What if? – EASA Rulemaking gone bonkers
~ Jet Provost tail identified!
News Update 24.02.16
Cameron Balloons Flight Manual goes to Edition 10 Amendment 13 Cameron Balloons Ltd have just updated their Flight Manual to Amendment 13 from Amendment 12. The complete updated manual is available to download from; http://www.cameronballoons.co.uk/uploads/Approved%20Modifications/Support%20Files/Flight%20and%20Maintenance%20Manuals/English/HABFM-Iss10-13-Masterweb.pdf And the updated pages available to download by going to; http://www.cameronballoons.co.uk/uploads/Approved%20Modifications/Support%20Files/Flight%20and%20Maintenance%20Manuals/English/HABFM-Iss10-13-Masterweb_update.pdf If neither of the links work go to www.cameronballoons.co.uk… Read More ›
News 21.01.16
~ Cameron Service Bulletin SB32 – Lindstrand Toggle Valves
~ Cameron Accomplishment Instructions to SB23 updated to Issue C
~ From the workbench – Lindstrand Toggle Valve update
~ The missing Information Leaflets
~ CAA prosecute pilot for forging Medical Certificate
~ Hot Air Balloon Stolen
~ BBAC and BABO get together
~ What’s your vector Victor?
~ Icicle Unfrozen – What a shower!
~ Important – General Exemption E 4127 EASA Licence exemption
~ Less paperwork more balloon – yet another Sackville-built jobbie
~ G-INFO recorded hours Change
~ CAPO 611 Fire & First Aid Courses Bristol
~ BBAC member – DFDS Discounts confirmed
~ Kubicek Hoses changes
~ Big boys production figures out
~ Go Ballooning & Go Vouchers – wrapping it up
~ Best Ever Balloon Old & Rusty Day announced
~ Best Book for ages
~ The Old & Rusty Awful Awards
~ And finally…Talking of things for sale
News Update 07.01.16
Updated!!! Cameron Service Bulletin SB32 – Lindstrand Toggle Valves Cameron Balloons have issued Service Bulletin 23. This refers to the Lindstrand Toggle Valves and possible wear to the seat carrier which could result in the stem falling out and an uncontrollable escape of propane. The SB is Highly Recommended and should be carried out at… Read More ›
News 22.12.15
~ Ultramagic Flight Manuals and Supplements updated plus Service Bulletin issued.
~ G-INFO gone all apps
~ Hartley farm Workshop latest
~ Marsh Insurance leaves the Aviation Market
~ BBAC AGM New Venue – Turweston Airfield
~ CAA Skywise launched
~ Fire risk from Lithium Batteries
~ UK Balloon Ride Operator prosecuted by the CAA
~ Brilliant cloudhoppers.org is a go-go
~ CAA and BBAC agree on proposed exam changes
~ John the Puppet Master on Youtube
~ 20% discount – DFDS come up trumps again
~ Brighton’s i360 Tower will be a BA flight!
~ Strange days indeed – EASA’s abnomilies
~ Adventure Balloons launch Wheelchair Flights
~ Cash Machine blown up – Butch in Wendover High Street
~ Declaration versus BOC dilemma rumbles on – The BBAC’s stance
~ G-BUHU moves on – Landrover goes to new home
~ New lease of life for Lydd – runway extension to go-ahead