In addition to this Balloon Aloft is a holder of a Tourism Business Accreditation, your guarantee of Tourism Excellence. Friday Evening A lone thunder cell hung just west of the Angola Airport Friday afternoon as pilots headed to the first briefing of the event. We are pleased to announce the dates for Angola Balloons Aloft 2019, which is our 10th anniversary. Nobody was able to grab the pole on Saturday so the watch was given away by drawing. Friday Evening Three Michigan pilots were the only to score during the first flight Friday evening of Angola Balloons Aloft. Other entertainment for 2018 will include remote controlled aerial displays, an expanded Kid's Fun Zone, helicopter rides, skydiving, classic car and tractor show and food and retail vendors. Weather conditions permitting, there will be launches on Friday and Saturday mornings and evenings, with night time illuminations scheduled on both Friday and Saturday.
Flights are scheduled for Saturday morning and Saturday evening. All three flew to the same target. Brian and Laurie were fantastic and helped me with surprising my girlfriend with the trip, and pull off my proposal in the sky! We appreciate and thank you for flying with us, Brian and Steve are great pilots, love their 'job' and they make sure they take care of our guests. Turn left onto W Maumee St and at the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto E Maumee St. We had special cupcakes in the kids zone and wished Indiana a happy birthday. Generally winds were light although some pilots said they were finding some speed at 150 feet.
Web Site: 260 665-5386 Email: angolaballoonsaloft at gmail dot com. The fifteen pilots launched from the Tri-State Steuben County Municipal Airport west of Angola, Ind, in the northeast portion of the state and located just south of Coldwater, Mich. Not to be confused with the , or the in Louisiana, is a small town in the northeast corner of Indiana and it will host the inaugural this weekend. Balloons Aloft will also be featuring Indiana's Bicentennial celebration and will have evening musical entertainment. On a side note, she said yes! Angola is just a short drive from last week's comp in Battle Creek, so we'll see a lot of familiar faces. Clinger told pilots at the master briefing Friday afternoon that no prohibitive zones exist and that area residents have greeted organizers with enthusiasm.
Paul Petrehn won the task with a 0. The Angola Balloons Aloft 2016 will be the biggest celebration in our seven-year history. It was our pleasure meeting you and allowing us to experience your new beginning together. My husband and I just went for a hot air balloon ride on May 13th and we can't wait to go back up again! My experience with Gentle Breeze was amazing! Alternative E-Mail Contact: angolaballoonsaloft gmail. Phil Clinger, Competition Director, will be putting together another exciting Hot Air Balloon Competition for 2018! Angola Balloons Aloft is an invitational hot air balloon event designed to bring top quality pilots to our community, giving the spectators an opportunity to witness some excellent charting and flying techniques.
The views from the balloon were so romantic and relaxing. Two Ton as just not feeling right. With little steer pilots were searching for a straight shot from their take-off to the airport. We only had to reschedule once due to windy and rainy weather. Contact name Phone Event Website Public Admission Price Free Year 10 Maps and Directions from Google Maps. Kim and Rich Maples Goodman Oh Mr. A large crowd stretched up and down the flight line.
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto East Maumee St. Saturday Morning Director Phil Clinger called a two part task Saturday morning. But we are all about the safety aspect. And you brave the early morning wake up call. Skies began to darken, the ceiling began to drop, and more radar returns appeared just south near Ft.
After the flight, pilots returned to the airport for a balloon glow. Thank you for flying with us and allowing us to show you our 'office window view'. Saturday Evening No flight for the overall competition Saturday night. The balloon pilots returning to Angola this year are some of the area's finest pilots and will be competing for cash and prizes in this annual invitational while they fill the sky with their dazzling sight of colorful balloons. Pilots arrived at the airport under gray skies with a modest wind blowing.
If it does go up it will be on the west edge of the field. However, the second envelope did not contain the necessary word Prize, and no car was given away. Pilots waited until the launch window of 8:30 p. I would highly recommend this activity and this company! Winds carried the balloons south of the airport. Even with the variable conditions pilots managed several very good scores on this task as well. Zvada's first envelope contained the word Grand and the excitement built into the opening of the second. Please be patient as we wait to make sure it is safe for the tether ride to go up.