Balloon / Your Way to the BPL
German Ballooning Academy e. V.
Balloon pilot training at German Ballooning Academy e. V. in Gladbeck, Germany. Training offer, source of contact and classification.
Offer of training
The DTO describes the path to the hot air balloon BPL with theory, training trips and examination as well as additional gas balloon and teacher training.
- BPL Hot air balloon
- BPL theory
- Gas Balloon Class Extension
- Instructor FI(B)
Clarify before booking
- What specific license degree does the school offer, and which authority issues it?
- Where do theory and training trips actually take place? In which language?
- What balloon, teacher, crew, return and exam services are included?
- How are weather breakdowns, additional trips and appointment postponements billed?
- What are the requirements for international applicants?
Price and classification
EUR 600 for the published BPL theoretical course; no total price of the training.
Partial prices are not total training costs. Let us give you a written offer with all additional costs.
To the cost guide and budget calculator →Information on the offer
- Imprint: Ellinghorster Straße 135, 45964 Gladbeck; DE.DTO NW 312. The price source names January/February 2026; next date and price confirm. Calculate practical training and examination separately.
Sources and additional information
- German Ballooning Academy e. V. – Education ↗
- BPL License – Training Offer ↗
- Theoretical course and published partial prize ↗
- Location Gladbeck and DTO identifier ↗
Editorial reviewed in October 2026. For your education, the current requirements of the competent authority and the agreement with the school apply.
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