Use this software to identify balloons while you're on the field or as a fun and handy reference any time. Published as an eBook, it is compatible with the Palm OS operating system.

How to use the Locator:
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Balloon and Pilot Locator for the Palm[tm] is a point and click application implemented as an eBook.

Links are underlined, just touch one with the stylus to navigate. After the Locator is installed the Palm Reader icon will appear on the ALL menu. Click the icon to view the pilot and balloon information.

There are several pre-sorted lists that can be used to navigate to a particular balloon and/or pilot. From the main screen, choose the list that suites you needs. All lists work in a similar fashion and eventually lead to a balloon information screen. For example: if you are on launch site J11 during a morning event and want to know which balloons are assigned to the site you will point and click as follows:

Mantos Palm Site:
Mantos Consulting, Inc. has included a mini version of their online web site for anyone interested in contacting Mantos or just learning more about their services.

 

Video:
See a video (1.4MB) demonstration of the free Palm™ software shot on site at the 2002 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®.

You will need the Microsoft Media Player or to view video on on Windows based machines.

Otherwise, download the larger MPEG file (20 MB) which is suitable for Netscape users.

Download:
The new AIBF 2002 Pilot & Balloon eBook will work on any Palm OS PDA. Since it’s an eBook, it requires the Palm reader which includes support for bookmarks and notes, and it’s FREE. At this time only the 8 bit color version is available but pictures should display as grayscale on non-color devices. Size is 2.2 Mbyte. Be sure you have at least 3 Mbyte available on your PDA before attempting to install.

Download and install the Palm reader first. Then download the AIBF 2002 eBook and install. That's it, your PDA will now have all the balloon and pilot information loaded and ready to view. If you are not familiar eBooks, browse to the link below for directions on using the Palm reader.

The software/eBook comes with no warranty. However, we would welcome any error reports or comments. Please send them to palm@mantos.com.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® owns the data contained in the eBook, the accuracy of which is not guaranteed. The data is provided for informational purposes only and is not to be used for commercial purposes.

Step 1: Download and install the FREE Palm Reader
http://www.palmdigitalmedia.com/product/reader/browse/free

Step 2: Download and install the AIBF 2002 eBook
AIBF 2002 eBook

Step 3: Review the palm reader documentation if you need to
Palm Reader Help

That's it! You're up and running with the AIBF 2002 Pilot/Balloon Locator eBook.