December found us without our usual Jingle Bell non-rally, but with a Flying Event and Crew-D competition. Two pilots made it to the target Mike Heffron and Rebecca DeSantis placed first and second respectively. On the crew side..a holidaze trivia contest was held online with first place and 100 points going to Team Shotgun Rider….
As you might have expected we have had to cancel the July 2020 Flying Event due to the ban on mass gatherings, but that’s not stopping Crew Development. It’s Game On! with a VIRTUAL crew development competition. Simply, it’s a create and photograph a face mask. Upload it, and the membership will vote to select…
The 2020 Board Meeting schedule can be found at https://hotairballooning.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AAAA-2020-Board-Meeting-Schedule.pdf The 2020 Flying Events schedule can be found at https://hotairballooning.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-Flying-Events-Schedule.pdf or on the events calendar.
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The Jingle Bell event is schedule for December 14. The first 50 pilots to show up will receive a pilot gift. Spectators of all ages are welcome! Anyone interested in crewing check in with the organizers at the registration table. Registration Registration opens at 6:30am and briefing will be held at 7:00am. Pre-registration is not…
We have a Waiver! The FAA has issued a Certificate of Waiver for our Flying Events. It’s only in effect for scheduled AAAA Flying Events and only during a specified flight window time. (approx sunrise to 10am) All pilots must sign in at the event in order to be able to fly under the conditions…
Wind Profiler Back Online! The Wind Profiler at Double Eagle Airport is back online! Same URL as before… http://detect.rwp.abq.s3-website-us-west-2.amazonaws.com But if you want a shortcut to easily get to the data…. try this shortcut http://bit.ly/ABQwind And don’t forget to bookmark it!
I’m sure you have all already seen the crummy weather forecasts. Everyone should sleep in and enjoy the likely snow. We look forward to seeing you all next month for Friends and Lovers. Be on the lookout for more information on the event. Zerek Welz Flying Events Coordinator
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