Aeronautics

Balloon Fiesta held a minimal launch for 2020

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was cancelled for 2020 because of COVID-19.  Local pilots participated on a smaller scale from various locations throughout the city and was closed to the public.  One location lift-off had about […]

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Americas Challenge Gas Balloon Race 2019

Albuquerque, N.M. – Nine gas balloons competition launched from the Balloon Fiesta field on Tuesday October 8 with Andy Cayton (USA) and Krzysztof Zapart (Poland) pilots – Team 1 – taking first place with the […]

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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Liftoff – Day 4

Pilots lifted from the field as well as off the field in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Balloons were given the go as the Zebras walked around the field and raised their arms for individual pilots to lift […]

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47th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Amazement always increases every year the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta gathers on the field.  This year was no exception with over 560 registered balloons and pilots from 16 countries.  The turnout was extremely heavy this year for […]

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AirSho with Blue Angels

The Blue Angels perfection with precision both Saturday and Sunday kept the crowds of adults and children amazed.  Saturday was a beautiful sunny day for all to enjoy the AirShow in Fargo.  Sunday ended with a rain […]

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Blue Angels at Fargo AirSho

Blue Angels gave an amazing performance to over 30,000 fans that came from all over the United States and Canada.  The Fargo AirSho was a great time for everyone to marvel at the precision perfect maneuvers […]

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America’s Challenge gas balloon race record

Albuquerque, NM – The first place for the longest distance record in the gas balloon race starting off from Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta won by the Swiss team. Nearly 60 hours aloft for 2,278 miles […]