History
Modern hot air ballooning in Australia began with the formation of the Aerostat Society by students and staff at the University of Sydney in 1964.
In 1978 the ABF succeeded the Aerostat Society as the prime organisation representing sport balloonists in Australia.
Past Presidents
The first President of the ABF was Eddie Selman who was also the Director of the first two National Championships.
| 1978 - 1981 | Eddie Selman |
| 1981 - 1984 | Dale Allen |
| 1984 - 1987 | Adrian Clements |
| 1987 - 1991 | Ian Tooth |
| 1991 - 1992 | Daryl Stuart |
| 1992 - 1993 | Kay Turnbull |
| 1993 - 1995 | Danny Galbraith |
| 1995 - 1997 | Daryl Stuart |
| 1997 - 1998 | Ruth Wilson |
| 1998 - 2000 | Adam Barrow |
| 2000 - 2009 | Gary Pask |
| 2009 - 2011 | Chris (Scobie) Peart |
| 2011 - 2016 | Paul Gibbs |
| 2016 - Current | Martin Tregale |
