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Helping prepare an outing and accompanying the activity adds another dimension to the experience. With the club, you discover the stages around a flight and everyone\u2019s role.<\/p> <div class=\"actions\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/en\/contact\/\">Tell us what interests you <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/club-1.webp\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Colourful hot air balloon envelope\"><\/section><article class=\"section prose editorial-layout\"><div class=\"editorial-copy\"><p>Members may receive invitations to flights organised by the association or its partners. Each outing depends on its organisation, conditions and availability. Practical information is provided for the activity concerned.<\/p> <h2>Preparing for a flight<\/h2><p>The outing begins with meeting the crew and a briefing. You discover the equipment and planned tasks. The people supervising the activity explain what you can observe and how to participate at your own level.<\/p> <p>Watching preparation and inflation helps you understand the work before take-off. Participation follows the crew\u2019s instructions - you learn alongside them and ask your questions at an appropriate moment.<\/p> <h2>The ground crew member\u2019s role during an outing<\/h2><p>The activity continues through ground support and the flight itself. You discover how people coordinate and why their presence matters. A place in the basket may become available depending on the outing. The club does not guarantee a flight each time you participate.<\/p> <h2>After landing<\/h2><p>Retrieving and packing away the balloon are part of the adventure. They reveal another side of the activity and offer a chance to contribute to the team effort. Conversations after the outing let you revisit what you observed and better understand decisions made.<\/p> <h2>An activity for enthusiasts from Brussels and Brabant<\/h2><p>The club is based in Brussels. Meeting points and flight locations vary with organisation and weather. Before participating, confirm the location, times, transport arrangements and required equipment. Your availability and proximity to activities make it easier to take part.<\/p> <h2>Your first outing starts with a conversation<\/h2><p>Would you like to know what an outing is like and how you could take part? Tell us where you live and what interests you. We can explain how invitations work and the participation conditions.<\/p> <div class=\"actions\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/en\/contact\/\">I would like to discover club outings <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/en\/become-a-member\/\">Understand membership benefits <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"gallery-strip\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/club-1.webp\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Colourful hot air balloon envelope\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/club-4.webp\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Balloon retrieval with the ground crew\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/club-6.webp\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Preparing a colourful hot air balloon with the crew\"><\/div><\/div><aside class=\"editorial-aside\" aria-label=\"La vie du club en images\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/club-4.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Hot air balloon club activities\"><figcaption>Balloon retrieval is part of the adventure too.<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"aside-note\"><h3>A shared adventure<\/h3><p>In Brussels and Brabant, discover the club, its crews and its outings.<\/p> <p><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/en\/the-club\/\">Meet the club <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/div><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/club-5.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Crew members around a hot air balloon basket\"><figcaption>Meeting people who share a passion.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/aside><\/article><p><\/main><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_code et_pb_code_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><section class=\"route-guide section\" aria-labelledby=\"club-paths\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">BRUSSELS & BRABANT \u00b7 BALLOONING IN A CLUB<\/p> <h2 id=\"club-paths\">Your hot air balloon club in Brussels.<br \/><em>Find your place in the adventure.<\/em><\/h2><p class=\"route-intro\">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.<\/p> <div class=\"route-cards\"><article><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/en\/become-a-member\/\">Join a hot air balloon club <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/h3><p>Discover membership at \u20ac95 a year, invitations to activities and club life. No number of flights is guaranteed.<\/p> <\/article><article><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/en\/join-a-balloon-outing\/\">Take part as a ground crew member <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/h3><p>Preparation, briefing, ground support and balloon retrieval - discover an outing with the crew.<\/p> <\/article><article><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/en\/learn-ballooning\/\">Student balloon pilots - develop your experience <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/h3><p>Observation and mentoring with Charles Desmet to complement your training. The club does not provide official BPL training.<\/p> <\/article><article><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/montgolfieresdebruxelles2026.comingsoon.site\/en\/journal\/\">Understand ballooning in practice <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/h3><p>Explore the Journal - the crew member\u2019s role, ballooning briefings and shared experience.<\/p> <\/article><\/div><\/section><footer class=\"footer\"><div class=\"footer-main\"><a class=\"brand\" href=\"\/en\/\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xml:space=\"preserve\" width=\"224\" height=\"70\" viewBox=\"0 0 224.2 69.6\"><\/p> <style>.logoshape1,.logoshape2{fill:#24352d}.logoshape3{fill:#49ce35}<\/style><path class=\"logoshape1\" d=\"M57.5 33V20.4h1.9l5.5 9.2h-1l5.4-9.2h1.9V33H69v-9.1h.5l-4.6 7.7h-1l-4.7-7.7h.5V33h-2.2zm23.1.2c-1 0-1.9-.2-2.7-.5-.8-.3-1.5-.8-2.2-1.4-.6-.6-1.1-1.3-1.4-2.1s-.5-1.6-.5-2.6c0-.9.2-1.8.5-2.6s.8-1.5 1.4-2.1 1.3-1 2.2-1.4 1.7-.5 2.7-.5 1.9.2 2.7.5c.8.3 1.5.8 2.2 1.4s1.1 1.3 1.4 2.1.5 1.6.5 2.6c0 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