HOT AIR BALLOON CLUB · BRUSSELS & BRABANT
Experience
hot air ballooning
from the inside.
Join the club and receive invitations to flights organised by the association or its partners. Experience outings alongside seasoned pilots. Charles Desmet, a pilot since 1978, shares his experience and advises members.
Brussels & Brabant / Montgolfières de Bruxelles ASBL
Join a club.
Be part of the adventure.
Your membership opens the door to club life and the many activities around flights organised by the association or its partners. You are invited to take part, meet the crews and discover hot air ballooning in practice.
Opportunities to fly depend on the outings, weather and available places. Membership is not a flight booking.
JOIN AN OUTING
An adventure that goes
far beyond the basket.
An invitation, a crew to join and an adventure to share. Flights organised by the association or its partners offer opportunities to participate and learn.
- 01
Before departure
Meet the crew, listen to the briefing and help with preparation under their guidance.
- 02
During the outing
Observe the activity and discover the ground crew’s role. A place on a flight may become available, depending on the circumstances.
- 03
After landing
Retrieving and packing away the balloon are part of the experience. There is also time to talk about what you have learned.
LEARN AND DEVELOP
Curiosity brings you here.
Experience is shared.
New to ballooning or already training as a pilot? The club lets you meet enthusiasts and gain a better understanding of what happens in the field.
- Understand each crew member’s role
- Discover the equipment and principles of flight
- Talk with pilots, instructors and fellow enthusiasts
- Enrich your learning through observation and mentoring
For student pilots, this experience complements training. It does not replace the training required for a Balloon Pilot Licence (BPL).
Discover learning with the club
MONTGOLFIÈRES DE BRUXELLES
People to meet.
A passion to share.
Our Belgian non-profit association promotes the development and discovery of ballooning. It brings together curious newcomers, enthusiasts and people keen to develop their experience.
A FACE BEHIND THE CLUB
Charles Desmet
Founder, manager and administrator. A pilot since 1978, and an instructor and examiner for more than thirty years.
Outings and conversations bring you into contact with experienced pilots and ballooning professionals. Charles Desmet advises and mentors members as the club’s activities allow. The club does not provide official BPL training.
Meet the clubBECOME A MEMBER
Your place in
the adventure starts here.
For an annual fee, you join the association and receive invitations to flights organised by the club and its partners. Take part in outings and, when places become available, you may have an opportunity to fly.
- Invitations to the many flights organised by the association or its partners
- Helping the crew with preparation and balloon retrieval
- Discovering and learning alongside the crew
- Sharing experience and mentoring
- Opportunities to fly when conditions allow
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
95€
for a year of club life
I would like to become a member I have a few more questionsParticipation depends on the activities organised and your availability. Flights depend on weather and available places. No number of flights is guaranteed.
THE CLUB JOURNAL
For the curious.
And those keen to go further.
Advice, explanations and stories from the field to help you discover ballooning.
PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
Before you
join us.
Want to check whether the club is right for you? Here are a few useful pointers.
Ask another questionHow do flight invitations work?
As a member, you may be invited to flights organised by the association or its partners and experience them alongside the crew. Depending on available places, there may be an opportunity to go up in the basket. The club will explain how invitations are shared and how to participate.
Does membership guarantee me a flight?
No. You join a non-profit association to take part in club life and discover ballooning. Opportunities to fly may arise depending on activities, weather and available places.
Can I take part as a beginner?
The club welcomes curious people and enthusiasts. You can discover the activities and equipment under the guidance of experienced people. Contact us to discuss your expectations and the conditions for taking part.
I am a student pilot - how could this help me?
Observing a crew, discussing an outing and discovering the equipment can complement your learning. The club offers exchanges and mentoring. Activities do not replace your official training.
Where do activities take place?
The club is based in Brussels and welcomes enthusiasts from Brussels and Brabant in particular. The location and conditions of each outing depend on its organisation and the weather. Confirm these with the club.
Do I need to be available for every outing?
Let us discuss your availability. Activities depend on organisation and flight conditions. The club can explain how proposed outings are communicated to members.
How do I become a member?
Start by telling us you are interested. The club will confirm the membership arrangements and payment details for the €95 annual fee. An initial enquiry does not commit you to joining.
LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER
The next adventure could be yours.
Tell us what draws you to ballooning. We can explain club life and the next steps to joining us.
BRUSSELS & BRABANT · BALLOONING IN A CLUB
Your hot air balloon club in Brussels.
Find your place in the adventure.
Based in Brussels, our club welcomes enthusiasts from Brussels and Brabant, including Walloon Brabant. Would you like to join the association, participate in outings or enrich your experience as a student pilot? Choose the path that suits you.
Join a hot air balloon club
Discover membership at €95 a year, invitations to activities and club life. No number of flights is guaranteed.
Take part as a ground crew member
Preparation, briefing, ground support and balloon retrieval - discover an outing with the crew.
Student balloon pilots - develop your experience
Observation and mentoring with Charles Desmet to complement your training. The club does not provide official BPL training.
Understand ballooning in practice
Explore the Journal - the crew member’s role, ballooning briefings and shared experience.