for June Flying and Crew-D! 28 pilots scanned in, 17 scored and at the top of the heap, Ray Bair with a throw of just 1.98 meters. It’s making for a really tight competition for the top overall slots. Check out the Standings and Scores on the Flying Events Page. And not to be outdone,…
June Competition It’s June Competition time. Flying Events is Saturday, June 12, Rio Rancho Launch Field. In-person check-in (scanning) and briefing. Registration 0530-0600. Briefing 0600. Crew-D competition is ONLINE. It’s a way-back quiz. The quiz is open on June 12th from 4:00 AM MDT until 2:00 PM MDT. More details in the member email, and…
Check the Scores May Flying Event Scores are posted. Not that it does much with the competition canceled. But show-up points were awarded and those not in attendance may have slipped to those that did. Check it out on the Flying Events Page under Committees.
Mother’s Day and May Flying are back together again this year! Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park. Members check your email for details. Pilots look for an email from PAD with specifics and your document status. Update documents as needed by 5 pm Friday. See everyone Sunday morning! Note: NO Crew-D competition this month!
April Results Congratulations to Steve Coffing, Sam Parks, and Al Lowenstein for their first, second, and third place, respectively, throws at April’s Flying Event. Twenty-two pilots scanned in for the competition, 11 managed a valid throw on the target. Six of the 11 even managed to hit both targets. (We scored the best one!) Check…
Spring Fling! Saturday, April 10, 2021, it’s Flying and Flinging. Email sent to all members on Monday evening at 8:40 pm MDT. Read it for how you can fly and fling into spring with us. Didn’t get the email? Did you pay your 2021 dues? Let us know at any of our email addresses. See…
Flying to a Pot of Gold CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST Flying Event-Balloon Fiesta Park Saturday, March 13 Gate Opens at 5:45 am Sunrise at 6:19 am Pilot Zoom Briefing at 6:30 am Competition Window: 6:45 am-8:30 am Check-in is with your AAAA PAD Badge. Have it ready at the gate. Crew D’s first in-person…
Update Hey Friends and Lovers… We’re in the middle of the weekend. Flying Events had a great competition this morning, see the results on the Flying Events page, and Crew-D is sticking to a two-day non-event. A few more hours to get your answers to the You’re My Best Friend contest in, and then day…
Check your Email! An e-mail was sent to the entire membership this afternoon (Thursday 2/11/21) announcing this weekend’s Crew Competition. Remember ALL crews can participate, whether your pilot is flying or not! Additionally, pilots with a reservation for Saturday’s flying non-event, were sent the final details for participation this evening. If you didn’t get these…
Loving you….from a Distance! The Friends and Lovers Hot Air Balloon Rally is taking shape a little differently this year. Traditionally, the club has a wonderful weekend of friends, flying, and fun held in February to celebrate our crew. However, since that is not possible this year we are going to do something special because…