To Fly a Balloon in a Mass Ascension
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2016-Morning Mass Ascension; Credit: The Balloon Journal In the 1970s, a small fraternity of daring balloonists used to make their Dawn Patrol ascents by launching in the pre-dawn hours. Balloon pilot Tom Gough, who then did pay rides for Fiesta founder Sid Cutter, was one of them. “Fiesta didn’t recognize us […]
DreamShip Flights Promote Scholarships for Military Families
When the hot-air balloon DreamShip took off at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this month, it served as an important visual reminder that families of war veterans deserve our support and better educational opportunities. DreamShip flights raise awareness to help military families Its design is as unique as its mission — 400 fabric panels sewn […]
