Flying Events

Friends and Lovers Rally 2020 – Love you to the Moon

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…

2020 Board Meeting Schedule and Flying Events Schedule

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.

2019 Banquet Tickets now on sale!

Click here for the ticket purchase form.

2019 Jingle Bell (non) Rally

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…

New Green Zone

The Balloon community are welcome to launch from the horse arena/5 acres anytime throughout the year. The horse arena does not house any horses. This area is being provided by Chappy Chapelle so if you come by to launch or land give him a shout and he’ll share some coffee with you! Chappy Chapelle – 203…

We have a Waiver!

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!

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!

CANCELLED – January Flying Event

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