Ballooning in New Mexico USA

Welcome to New Mexico, home of the largest annual balloon rally in the world, the Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and one of the largest balloon clubs in the world, the Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA). New Mexico, has some of the most beautiful ballooning weather, and most breathtaking scenery you can find! Truely balloonists paradise!

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Rallies

Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - Albuquerque - 7-15 October 1995.
Red Rock Balloon Rally - Gallup - Early December 1995.
Shiprock Balloon Rally - Shiprock - Late November 1996.
St. Patrick's Day Balloon Rallye - Los Lunas - 16-17 March 1996.

Clubs

Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA) - Albuquerque
Valencia Flying & Retrieval Society (VFRS) - Peralta

Weather

New Mexico Weather Page.

Classifieds

Note: any entries here are pulled from the master classifieds list.

Cameron Envelope for Sale
Cameron O-84 envelope for sale. 220 hard hours Balloon was subjected to drowning and had 94 panels mildewed. Has flown over 140 hours since mildew. Parachute top failed at annual this year. It will cost about $1200 to repair with regular fabric and $1600 with Hyperlast. If repaired would make a good learning envelope.
Contact: W. W. Jones (of Tijeras, NM USA) at wwjones@rt66.com or phone 1-505-343-1060 (office) or 1-505-281-2252 (home).
1986 Cameron Viva 77, N700CK. 114 hours
1986 Cameron Viva 77, N700CK. 114 hours on new top 2/3. Rebuilt by FAA Certified Repair Station, FAA Approved with a combination of 'Soarcoat' & 'Solo System' light weight fabrics. (unknown TT on tapes, etc. as orgional log destroyed, and envelope was purchased as salvage) MKIV Single Burner with 200 hours actual time, 4- 10 gallon Worthingtons. (2 masters, 2 slaves), covers, Ball 655, 5/95 annual, old English (flat top, rattan/willow) basket, US$4,600. New Lindstrand on the way, my old bird has got to go!
Contact: Craig Kennedy (of Albuquerque, NM USA) at CKofABQ@aol.com" or phone 1-505-839-4513
expires: 9 November 1995.
Balloon Parts - FOR SALE: Cameron MkIV Single Burner
Excellent condition, less than 100 hrs. Went to doubles for competition. $650.
Contact: W. W. Jones (of Tijeras, NM USA) at wwjones@rt66.com
expires: 6 September 1995.
BALLOON SYSTEM FOR SALE: 1988 Aerostar RX-7 482TT
1988 Aerostar RX-7 482TT Arctic Sunrise pattern (blue & yellow w/scallops and pennants). Needs new cap (Contact: Peter Cuneo (Albuquerque, NM USA) at cuneo@skynet.ssd.lmsc.lockheed.com or at phone # 1-505-880-0155.
expires: 24 August 1995.
Balloon Puzzles for Sale
We have a large number of really nice puzzles showing a mass ascension at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. They are composed of 518 pieces and come in a cannister with a picture of the puzzle on the cannister. Price per each is US$10.00 plus US$3.00 shipping via UPS ground (anywhere in the continental United States). If you want a larger quantity than one, we will give you a great price.
Contact: Gary Heise (of Albuquerque, NM USA) at heise@rt66.com or phone at 1-505-255-7819.
expires: 3 November 1995.
CUSTOM T-SHIRT TRANSFERS
Beautiful full color iron-ons now available. Ideal for individuals or clubs. We can use your design or custom make one to your specifications. Most standard balloon patterns already on hand.
Sizes up to 8 1/2" X 11". We can easily put multiple "pocket size" transfers on one page to personalize your Crew shirts at a very low cost.
Set-up fees from US$10. Transfers cost US$3.50 ea. in quantities of 10 or more. Iron it on with your home iron or let us put it on a high quality 50/50 T-shirt for only US$7.95 more.
We have ready-made designs such as "You know you're a Balloonist when..." and "Don't harrass the Balloonist zoo sign". We also have a page of 10 humorous crew "duties" pocket designs. US$4.50 ea. post paid, US$5 ea. sent international.
Traditional Screen Printed shirts also available for large quantity needs at very economical rates.
E-mail, write, phone or fax:
- Bruce Boatman.......NMHotAir@aol.com
  880 Lancelot Dr.
  Los Lunas, NM 87031 USA
- Phone: 1-505-866-5533
- Fax (and evenings): 1-505-866-5540
Contact: Bruce Boatman (of Los Lunas, NM USA) at NMHotAir@aol.com
expires: 23 August 1995.
The Original Hot Aire Balloon Trading Cards
The 1995 Edition of Hot Aire Trading Cards will be available July 1 1995. Order yours now and recieve a discount. If you or anyone you know would like to be in the 1996 set-- please send photo and bio to 1909 Paige Pl. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112 (505)292-6479
1991 "original Trading Card Sets are now selling for at least US$150+
get them now
1995 set includes Noah's Ark Balloon Soukup/Thomas Balloons and much more!
Contact: Patrick S. O'Hea (of Albuquerque, NM USA) at pohea@sandia.gov
expires: 19 August 1995.

Contributors

Boatman, Bruce - NMHotAir@aol.com - Los Lunas
Cuneo, Peter - cuneo@skynet.ssd.lmsc.lockheed.com - Albuquerque
Graff, Gerry - GerryGraff@aol.com - Albuquerque
Heise, Gary - heise@rt66.com - Albuquerque
Jones, W. W. - wwjones@rt66.com - Tijeras
Kennedy, Craig - CKofABQ@aol.com - Alburquerque
May, Rod - ramay@swcp.com - Albuquerque
O'Hea, Patrick S. - pohea@sandia.gov - Albuquerque

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Created: 25 May 1995 - Last update: 9 August 1995.