World Air Games - Dubai, UAE
The view looking west from our launch is the open sea of the Persian Gulf and the branches of Dubai’s famous Palm Island reach into view as your gaze moves north. The coast is behind us to the east and it is lined with the architecturally unique high-rise buildings that Dubai is becoming known for. The 70 balloon field is staged on a peninsula of sorts, human-made of course, that serves as the home of Skydive Dubai, the host of the 2015 World Air Games. Dubai balloonist Mike Howard assures us that despite the surface wind gently blowing out to sea, we’ll be able to climb and catch a wind back to the mainland.
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The view looking west from our launch is the open sea of the Persian Gulf and the branches of Dubai’s famous Palm Island reach into view as your gaze moves north. The coast is behind us to the east and it is lined with the architecturally unique high-rise buildings that Dubai is becoming known for. The 70 balloon field is staged on a peninsula of sorts, human-made of course, that serves as the home of Skydive Dubai, the host of the 2015 World Air Games. Dubai balloonist Mike Howard assures us that despite the surface wind gently blowing out to sea, we’ll be able to climb and catch a wind back to the mainland.
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Out West Balloon Fest - Glendale AZ
Balloons and the great state of Arizona go hand in hand. When you think of Arizona ballooning you think of large ride balloons flying over the desert terrain or the Arizona Balloon Club flying together in fellowship and fun. While this is a part of Arizona ballooning there is a growing number of pilots who are interested in competitive ballooning.
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Balloons and the great state of Arizona go hand in hand. When you think of Arizona ballooning you think of large ride balloons flying over the desert terrain or the Arizona Balloon Club flying together in fellowship and fun. While this is a part of Arizona ballooning there is a growing number of pilots who are interested in competitive ballooning.
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
The sky is uniquely Albuquerque with streaks of high thin cirrus reflecting the morning sun that have not yet crested the Sandia Mountain. It’s the first day of Fiesta and I’m filled with the usual excitement and adrenalin rush that any balloonist experiences on this day, but there is something different this year; the balloon is not mine, it's round and seems bigger, and there is something painted on the side, a logo? Moreover, who are all these people around my basket… passengers?
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Going Digital - Educational
Over the years, I've tried to switch to a digital map many times, but each time the hassle and unreliability of the computer and/or software left me frustrated and returning back to the paper map. Sean Kavanagh's oziTarget may finally be the solution. The purpose built ballooning program seems to allow me to do everything I can do on paper, and, maybe, even more.
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Over the years, I've tried to switch to a digital map many times, but each time the hassle and unreliability of the computer and/or software left me frustrated and returning back to the paper map. Sean Kavanagh's oziTarget may finally be the solution. The purpose built ballooning program seems to allow me to do everything I can do on paper, and, maybe, even more.
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Fly the Balloon First - Educational
In my BFA Ballooning magazine article this month I outlined a few of the skills I focus on to improve my flying. Read the article posted below and then watch a few video examples demonstrating the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to points gained or lost due to a pilots flying skills.
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In my BFA Ballooning magazine article this month I outlined a few of the skills I focus on to improve my flying. Read the article posted below and then watch a few video examples demonstrating the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to points gained or lost due to a pilots flying skills.
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