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Here are answers to key questions about membership and activities. You can also contact us to discuss your situation.<\/p> <div class=\"faq-list\"><details><summary>How do flight invitations work?<\/summary><p>Members may receive invitations to flights organised by the association or its partners. These outings let you experience the activity alongside the crew, participate on the ground and discover ballooning in practice. An opportunity to go up in the basket may arise depending on places and conditions. We explain how invitations work when you contact us.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>What does the annual fee include?<\/summary><p>The \u20ac95 fee lets you join the association for a year of club life. It gives access to activities offered to members, invitations, encounters and shared experience. Precise conditions and any charges for particular activities are communicated before your membership is confirmed.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>Does membership guarantee a flight?<\/summary><p>No. The fee is for membership of the association. Opportunities to fly depend on activities, weather and available places. No number of flights is guaranteed. Before joining, take time to check that participating in club life matches your expectations.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>Can I take part as a beginner?<\/summary><p>The club welcomes curious people and enthusiasts. You can discover the equipment and activities under supervision. Explain your interests and questions - we will clarify participation conditions and how to get started. Charles Desmet supports members by sharing experience and advice as activities and the club\u2019s possibilities allow.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>I am taking balloon pilot lessons<\/summary><p>Observing a crew and exchanging ideas can complement your learning. The club values mentoring and shared experience. These do not replace BPL training or guarantee recognised hours within your course. Describe your background so we can discuss the possibilities. Charles Desmet, a balloon pilot since 1978 and an instructor and examiner for more than thirty years, contributes his experience. His mentoring helps you prepare questions for your instructor; the club does not provide official training.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>Where do activities take place?<\/summary><p>The association is based in Brussels and welcomes enthusiasts from Brussels and Brabant in particular. Activity locations and meeting points depend on organisation and conditions. The club\u2019s address is not a launch site - always confirm your outing\u2019s meeting point.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>Do I have to attend every outing?<\/summary><p>Activities depend on organisation and flight conditions. Tell us about your availability to understand club life and invitations. Before committing to an outing, make sure you can meet the announced times and arrangements.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>Why might an outing be postponed?<\/summary><p>Weather and organisational factors may lead to an activity being changed or postponed. Flight decisions are made by those responsible for organising it. Follow the information provided for the outing and confirm the meeting point before travelling.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>How do I know what to bring?<\/summary><p>The outing organiser provides the meeting, equipment and participation instructions. Ask for these before coming. If you have a particular constraint, mention it when contacting us so we can check participation possibilities.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>How is transport organised?<\/summary><p>The departure point, landing and balloon retrieval are part of an outing\u2019s organisation. Transport and return arrangements must be confirmed with the club for each activity. Include your municipality and transport options in your enquiry.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>Can I choose a date or reserve a place?<\/summary><p>Membership provides access to club life and invitations according to the activities offered. It is not a flight booking for a chosen date. If you are looking for a specific service, explain your request - we can clarify whether it fits how the association works.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>How do I join and pay my membership fee?<\/summary><p>Send your membership enquiry. We explain the conditions, period covered and payment of the \u20ac95 annual fee. Membership is then confirmed under the club\u2019s arrangements. You can ask questions before deciding. If you are interested in Charles Desmet\u2019s mentoring, explain your expectations from the first contact so we can discuss the support available; membership guarantees neither individual coaching nor a flight.<\/p> <\/details><details><summary>How do I renew my membership?<\/summary><p>Contact the club to confirm your membership period and renewal arrangements. Follow the association\u2019s instructions for payment and confirmation.<\/p> <\/details><p>Have another question?<\/p> <p>Your availability, training or plans may need a personal response. Write a few lines and we can discuss how you could participate.<\/p> <\/div><\/section><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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