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…
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…
2020 Schedule of Events Friday, February 7th 5:00 pm – Doors Open for Pilots, Sponsors and Crew. Baggie Drop-Off Opens Brunch Tickets available for Sunday $5/person Dinner Buffet Opens 5:30 pm – Welcome Remarks 6:15 pm – Raffle 7:00 pm – Baggie Drop off closes 7:30 pm – Raffle, Reminder that Sid closes at 8pm…
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…