Special Events

February Meeting Time

Where have we been? Yep, it’s meeting time already! Tuesday, 2/22/22, 6:30 pm at the Balloon Museum, or on Zoom. The program is Kim Vesely taking us on a walk down memory lane to revisit all the launch sites Balloon Fiesta has used in the last 50 years. You’ll also hear some historical facts about…

Friends & Lovers Score!

While Mother Nature didn’t cooperate with good flying weather, that didn’t stop crews from putting a ring on it. Today’s crew competition was a ring toss. At the top of the list, Bank Bobber, followed closely by KKisses of Fire and Milagro. In all 17 crews tossed the rings at the basket for points. Check…

Friends and Lovers and Waivers

Friends and Lovers and Waivers It’s Friends and Lover’s Weekend. Here are a few important reminders. For all the details, head to the Friends and Lovers Page. All pilots must be registered, fees paid, and current documents uploaded by 5 pm Thursday, 2/10/2022 to pick up a pilot pack and participate in the flying events….

Friends and Lovers Just Days Away

Registered? Registration for Friends and Lovers closes this Thursday night. Pilots remember you must also have your documents current in AAAA PAD to finalize your registration. Crew members check out what’s in store for you! It’s all on the Friends and Lovers Page. See you Friday night!

January Meeting and Cloudbouncer

It’s time for the first meeting of the year. This coming Tuesday, Jan 25, 6:30 at the Balloon Museum. Hear from Zerek Welz and Ray Bair about what it takes to place 1-2 in the 2021 Balloon Fiesta competition. Get the details about Friends and Lover in the latest edition of the Cloudbouncer. Download it, or…

Jingle Bell UPDATE!

Activities Move West! It was great to be inside the Sid on Saturday, but we’re moving on Sunday to the Rio Rancho AAAA Launch Field. Pilot scanning begins at 6:30, briefing at 7. Crew games following flying. Today’s Scores (show-up point and Crew Scores) are already posted to the respective pages of the website. Less…

Calendar up! for Dec 8

Join us on December 8, 2021, from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm to come and paint a pair of balloon wine stems or pints and raise $ for Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA) ! (Note from Kelly Jo: We follow CDC guidelines for safety. We ask that guests wear a mask unless seated at their…

November Flying Results

Changes in top 10 Even though Mother Nature didn’t cooperate with our November Flying Event, show-up points were awarded and it made some changes in the top 10, not to mention adding pilots to the number of competitors for 2021. Check out the last standings! And while you’re exploring the website, don’t forget to RSVP…

Tom Fisher Gets Sid Cutter Award

Tom Fisher was recognized at the AIBF Awards Ceremony with the Sid Cutter Award for his outstanding contribution to the sport of hot air ballooning. Tom has been an instructor, AAAA Education Committee member, Ground School Proctor and has recently taken over the management of the AAAA online store, complete with seminar and ground school…

August Event Update

Winds kept us from flying balloons, but not from a breakfast of hamburgers and hot dogs, and a Cornhole competition with a sudden-death toss-off. Check the pictures, scores, and more on the respective committee web pages. And don’t forget the General Meeting and Town Hall, Tuesday, Aug, 24, 6:30 pm at the Museum.