Balloon School Students and Instructors at Bill Harrop’s Balloon Training Programme

Student hot air balloon pilots and instructors participating in balloon training at Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris.

The Balloon School, operated in partnership with Alpi Aviation, provides aspiring aviators with the opportunity to learn the skills required to become licensed hot air balloon pilots. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical experience, and mentorship from experienced pilots, students gain the knowledge needed to safely operate hot air balloons and help preserve the future of ballooning in South Africa.