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We've now been part of the Albuquerque Fiesta six times, 1998-2001, and 2004-2005. At Albuquerque we have the opportunity
to fly in what is truly a "mass ascension", typically with 700 or more other balloons. In 2000, there were a total of
1000 balloons participating in the week-long event which takes place each October.
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| Flying over Rio Rancho |
| Since there are 3 other balloons like ours... |
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| We've hung Huntington Beach flags below us to help our crew identify us. |
| Flags everywhere |
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| A California flag on our crown line, and two HB flags beneath us. |
In 1999, we flew side by side with Don Neslund's balloon, Restless. Phil Callahan was in Don's balloon filming. This, and
the next link were filmed that day by Phil.
Here is a Splash-n-dash, filmed of Serenity, by Restless. Both balloons went into the Rio Grande.
In Albuquerque, many, if not most, landings are "high wind landings" Here is another, from 2001, with Sarah, Lana, and Susie
in the balloon basket.
Occassionally, however, even in Albuquerque, we get what has been called a "fluffy" landing. This is one such landing, from
1999.
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