A view from Lift-Off Lane

October 10 - Farewell to 49!

The Season 49 Finale includes a look at the Schedule for the Farewell Mass Ascension.  We will also hear from many of the members from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Board of Directors.  We will get their thoughts on the 49th event, the “Big Reveal” of the 50th Hot Air Balloon and the 49th event. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com [https://balloonfiesta.com/] Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets [https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets] Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule [https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule] Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans [https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans] Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions [https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions] Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org [https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/] New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org [https://www.newmexico.org/]

October 9 - The “Box” and the big reveal!

The weather for the previous seven days of Balloon Fiesta has been fantastic.  Today on a View from Lift Off Lane, we will review the morning and afternoon schedule. We will also get a sneak preview of the big reveal that will be happening at Balloon Fiesta today as well as speak with a Balloon Fiesta pilot about his great flight in Albuquerque that took him throughout the Rio Grande valley and brought his special shape back to Balloon Fiesta Park.  In this episode, we speak with Balloon Fiesta’s Sam Parks and the pilot of Sheriff Airmadillo Michael Celentano. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com [https://balloonfiesta.com/] Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets [https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets] Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule [https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule] Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans [https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans] Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions [https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions] Balloon Fiesta Special Shapes https://balloonfiesta.com/Special-Shape [https://balloonfiesta.com/Special-Shape] Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org [https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/] New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org [https://www.newmexico.org/]

October 8 – Balloon Fiesta Friday, FastTrax Skydiving and Chainsaw Carving

Balloon Fiesta Friday means a little bit of everything our guests enjoy.  A launch, competition, special shapes, skydivers and chainsaw carving. Matt Harvey with Team FastTrax and Jason Emmons with Bear Hollow Carvers are interviewed in this episode. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com [https://balloonfiesta.com/] Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets [https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets] Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving [https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving] Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule [https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule] Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans [https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans] Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions [https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions] Team FastTrax: https://teamfastrax.com [https://teamfastrax.com/] Bear Hollow Wood Carvers: http://www.bearhollowwoodcarvers.com [http://www.bearhollowwoodcarvers.com/] Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org [https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/] New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org [https://www.newmexico.org/]

October 7 – Shapes Day! Jeff Bennett and Tall Steve

It is Shapes Day!! This episode will focus on all things related to Special Shape Balloons at the 49thAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Special shapes will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park during the Special Shape Rodeo™ and participate in a static display during the evening Special Shape Glowdeo™. This year’s event features 84 special shapes, 10 of which are making their inaugural appearance at Balloon Fiesta. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com [https://balloonfiesta.com/] Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets [https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets] Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule [https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule] Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans [https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans] Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions [https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions] Balloon Fiesta Special Shapes https://balloonfiesta.com/Special-Shape [https://balloonfiesta.com/Special-Shape] Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org [https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/] New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org [https://www.newmexico.org/]

October 6 – Midweek Mass Ascension, flight of the nations and a “special project”

Today on a view from Liftoff Lane it is the 24th Flight of the Nations and Mid-week Mass ascension. We will take a look at the schedule and then speak with Jennifer Garcia with Balloon Fiesta about the Flight of the Nations and then we will hear from Andy Baird the owner and general manager of Cameron Balloons. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com [https://balloonfiesta.com/] Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets [https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets] Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving [https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving] Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule [https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule] Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans [https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans] Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions [https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions] Cameron Balloons https://cameronballoons.com [https://cameronballoons.com/] Cameroon Balloons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronballoonsus/ [https://www.instagram.com/cameronballoonsus/] Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org [https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/] New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org [https://www.newmexico.org/]