October 2, 20169 yr Sure miss watching live this annual event in ABQ. At least we can view it on-line but still not the same. Enjoy and hope you can see it in person at least one time in your life. Terry Looks like another good morning for the balloons in ABQ. http://krqe.com/ http://www.koat.com/news/live-video-from-koat/37902606 http://www.kob.com/article/12148/
October 2, 20169 yr Author I cannot believe no one out there is interested in seeing hundreds of hot air balloons in the air at the same time. http://krqe.com/2016/10/02/social-hub-balloonfiesta-day-2-lifts-off/ Terry
October 2, 20169 yr Impressive and very colourful! Some of the unconventional designs look to be major feats of engineering. Mark Robinson Part-time Ferroequinologist Author of FLIGHT: A near-future short story (ebook available on amazon) I made the baby cry - A2A Simulations L-049 Constellation Sky Simulations MD-11 V2.2 Pilot. The best "lite" MD-11 money can buy (well, it's not freeware!)
October 3, 20169 yr Author Yes the special shapes are very neat. A lot of them are used to advertise their sponsor's products like the Wells Fargo stagecoach and pink pigs/piggy banks and the Creamland dairy cow. Terry
October 3, 20169 yr Was there with my wife yesterday from dawn patrol, mass ascension, chainsaw carving, twilight glow and fireworks. We saw later on the TV highlights that the winds were favorable for splash and go's in the Rio Grande for some. Perfect weather, perfect winds and a perfect day. Definitely something to put on the bucket list for the discriminating aviation buff. Runs all week with the competitions beginning Monday Skyscraper
October 3, 20169 yr Author Hard to find family friendly activities that does not cost a arm and a leg to get into. Glad you both enjoyed your ballooning weekend. Terry
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