How old do you have to be to fly a balloon?

In the USA, you must be 16 years old to get a balloon pilot license.

Others in this Category

	How do you light the burners?
	What are the ropes for?
	Do you need a license to fly a balloon?
	Several years ago, I read an article about a 'personal' hot air balloon that consisted of a back-mounted burner, and an envelope that was much smaller than typical. Do you know of these? Are they still manufactured/ available/legal/a really bad idea?
	How do I become a balloon pilot?
	What are the instruments used in flying a hot air balloon and what are their uses?

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