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USA BALLOONING
Welcome to the official website of USA Ballooning - leaders in competitive hot air ballooning
Since 1973, best hot air balloon pilots in the United States have represented our country at the FAI Hot Air Balloon World Championship. The World Championship is held every two years with the 26th event held in September 2026 in Krosnos, Poland.
To support Team USA, we encourage you to visit the online store where all proceeds are split among the team to offset travel and logistical costs.
2026 TEAM USA Pilots
Latest News…
THE CLASSIC
The National Balloon Classic in Indianola, IA is a pillar of competition ballooning and always attracts a strong field of pilots - including most of Team USA.
Despite challengin weather, three flights and twelve tasks were completed with the championship on the line right up until the last task.
Patrick Cloyd flew an impressive week to get the victory holding off Joe Zvada in second. Full results available on WMF.
TEAM USA FINISHES
2nd - Joe Zvada
5th - Nick Donner
11th - Cory Bloom
18th - Rhett Heartsill
21st - Chase Donner
35th - Joe Heartsill
38th - Johnny Petrehn
44th - Landon Kohtz
59th - Joey Strutz












