VOLUME 49 ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2022
Albuquerque Aerostat
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We love to share your photos! Submit your best captured moments, when and where they were taken, and we will publish them in coming issues. They can be sent to cloudbouncer@hotairballooning.org COVER PhotoCredit:
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1.............. AAAA Board of Directors 2.............. Recent and Upcoming Events 4.............. Thoughts from the President 5.............. Committe Reports 6-7 .......... Meeting Minutes 10-11 ...... September Flying Event 16............ Classified Ads Tales from the Truck 18............ Directory of Agencies & Services 20............ Member Birthdays 21............ Membership Application Stay Connected and Up-to-Date Look for announcements, video links, safety seminars Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association https://bit.ly/AAAAvideo hotairballooning.org
PRESIDENT BLAIR KAUFMAN ph: 505.259.8632 email: president@hotairballooning.org
SECRETARY TAYLOR CALDWELL email: secretary@hotairballooning.org
AAAA Board of Directors
FLYING EVENTS
DOUG GANTT email: flying-events@hotairballooning.org
VICE PRESIDENT PETER CUNEO email: vice-president@hotairballooning.org
TREASURER DICK RICE ph:505.239.0200 email: treasurer@hotairballooning.org
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
JASON BURNS email: community-relations@hotairballooning.org
EDUCATION PEG BILSON email: education@hotairballooning.org
SPECIAL EVENTS CHRIS MC CORD email: special-events@hotairballooning.org
CREW DEVELOPMENT
SUE PALMER email: crew-dev@hotairballooning.org
WAYS & MEANS KAREN CONVERSE email: aaaawaysandmeans@gmail.com
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The Cloudbouncer is a monthly publication of the AAAA Education Foundation. P.O. Box 90160; Albuquerque, New Mexico 87199-0160 The AAAA Education Foundation strives to provide the most valuable forum. Editorials are solely opin ions of the authors and do not express the official view of AAAA. We authorize the reprinting of any content in the spirit of the free exchange of information with credit to the author and AAAA Cloudbouncer as the source. Acceptance of advertising cannot imply endorsement of products or services by AAAA nor Cloudbouncer Editor, Publisher or Staff. Please send articles and photos to
looning.org. Deadline for all submissions is the Friday after the General Meeting. Articles, photographs and advertisments received after the deadline will be published in a future issue if they are still relevant. 1
Recent & Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER
Education Committee Meeting
Nov 7, 2022 6:00pm
Monthly Flying Event - November 2022 Nov 12, 2022 6:15am
November 2022 Board Meeting Nov 21, 2022 5:30pm
November 2022 Membership Meeting Nov 22, 2022 6:00pm
DECEMBER Education Committee Meeting
Dec 5, 2022 6:00pm
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The President’s
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the 50th Balloon Fiesta a great success. While we can’t control the weather the Fiesta Staff and volunteers put on a great show. Now we are looking forward to several upcoming activities and events. The Jingle Bell non-Rally is coming in December. Regular Flying Events are happening each month. Our By-laws special committee will also be making recom mendations for updated changes to the ways we conduct our elections as well as other proposals for the vote of the membership. Thanks to all of our AAAA members who continue to support and work to improve our sport.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at president@hotairballooning.org or call me at (505) 259-8632. AAAA is your voice for ballooning. I look forward to hearing from you.
Blair Kaufman
Blair Kaufman AAAA President
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PHOTO CREDIT: Matthew Hanserman
Committee Reports
VP - Peter
The October Speaker will be Jennifer Garcia do ing a recap of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta with lots of numbers and a few photos
The November Speaker will be our Crew Devel opment Chair, Sue Palmer taking a look on how crewing for a gas balloon chase differs from hot air balloon chasing.
There is no General meeting in December.
Doug Gantt and other officers are still exploring possibilities for new AAAA launch sites at various locations in and around Rio Rancho.
Flying Events - Doug
Nothing to report for October, except to say I wasn’t in charge of the weather this year…..LOL
Upcoming Events:
November Flying Event – November 12, Rio Ran cho, Location TBD
December Flying Event – December 10 & 11 – Jin gle Bell Rally, Balloon Fiesta Field
And Looking Ahead to 2023:
January Flying Event – 1/14/23 - Rio Rancho – Lo cation TBD
February Flying Event – Friends & Lovers Rally –2/11 & 12 – Balloon Fiesta Field
Way and Means - Karen The Pin Contest
New Items in the store, specifically can Koozies. I’d love for people to buy online and come and pick up the items at the meeting in September (we should have a huge turnout so it would be nice to avoid any crazy sales the day of). Pins, Koozies, stickers, glove clips, etc. The big ticket can coolers are here: https://hotairballooning. org/product/frost-buddy-universal-can-cooler/ They are a fundraiser item, hence the price.
Special Events - Chris
Jingle Bell Non Rally will be Dec 10th and 11th at ABIF. A link with the information regarding the event will come out on the AAAA website and facebook page. We are looking for donations for raffles if you would like to make a donation please contact Karn Converse. We are bringing exciting new games filling the air with holiday spirt and looking forward to seeing everyone at the event. If you would like to get more involved in helping with special events please contact Chris McCord.
Tales from the Chase Truck
It has been suggested to our Vice President Peter, that maybe AAAA members would like to hear stories from Chase Crews about their experiences, fun and high jinks during the Chase.
If you are interested in submitting a Reader’s Digest version of your story, please send a Word file, along with photos, to Blair Kaufman at president@hotairballooning.org for consider ation.
Please include the author’s name, location of story event and names of pertinent persons in the article. The photos should be high res jpegs with information of the photographer’s name included.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Lynda Crispino at cloudbouncer@hotairballooning.org
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Board Meeting Minutes
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday September 19, 2022
AAAA President, Blair called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Members present were: Blair (President); Doug (Flying Events); Sue (Crew Development); Karen (Ways and Means); Jason (Community Rela tions); Taylor (Secretary) and Peg (Education). Members absent: Chris (Special Events) and Dick (Trea surer).
Vice President (Peter) – The October Speaker will be Jennifer Garcia doing a recap of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta with lots of numbers and a few photos. The November Speaker will be our Crew Development Chair, Sue Palmer taking a look on how crewing for a gas balloon chase differs from hot air balloon chasing. There is no General meeting in December. Doug Gantt and other officers are still exploring possibilities for new AAAA launch sites at various locations in and around Rio Rancho
Secretary (Taylor) – August’s Board Meeting minutes were brought to the table for approval. Doug motioned for approval, Peter seconded, the minutes were approved as written. The new members for consideration include James Kipp, Zachary Brandon, Bobby Torres-Fava, Judy Rinehimer, Les Peterson, Lynn Reed, and Rae Todd. Blair motioned to approve the new members, Sue seconded, the new mem bers were approved.
Committee reports were presented and will be in the Cloudbouncer.
Old Business:
Rio Rancho Launch Site: Rio Rancho Public Schools is still a good contender when it comes to a launch site. We just need to make sure our liability/event insurance will cover launching from school property.
By Laws: Peter and Peg met and read the by-laws and the operating rules. To change the by-laws a 2/3 vote is needed. The operating rules is a longer document and they can be changed by board. There will be 3 changes that will be brought to the membership for voting in December.
o Update the non-discrimination closure
o Allow electronic voting
o Get rid of the director at large statement
New Business:
Fiesta Registration: Peg sent out an email in regards to the AAAA table at Fiesta pilot regis tration. Merchandise, membership, and safety seminar tickets will all be sold.
Jingle Bell Non-Rally: Blair is going to get together with Chris and see what he needs help with in regards to Jingle Bell.
6:31 Blair motioned to adjourn.
Submitted by Taylor Caldwell, AAAA Secretary
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General Meeting Minutes
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday September 27, 2022
Our President, Blair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM with a welcome and a thank you to those in attendance. New pilots, new ratings, new balloons, ballooning in the community, and guests were all introduced.
The Balloon Fiesta Safety video was shown for in person guests, as well as people watching over Zoom.
Board reports were presented:
Vice President (Peter) – The October Speaker will be Jennifer Garcia doing a recap of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta with lots of numbers and a few photos. The November Speaker will be our Crew Development Chair, Sue Palmer taking a look on how crewing for a gas balloon chase differs from hot air balloon chasing. There is no General meeting in December. Doug Gantt and other officers are still exploring possibilities for new AAAA launch sites at various locations in and around Rio Rancho
Secretary (Taylor) – The new members include James Kipp, Zachary Brandon, Bobby Torres-Fava, Judy Rinehimer, Les Peterson, Lynn Reed, and Rae Todd.
Treasurer (Dick) – The pie charts will be available in the Cloudbouncer
Committee reports were presented and will be in the Cloudbouncer.
Other Ballooning Organizations:
FAA – No representation
BFA – No representation
VFRS – No report
Top Gun – No representation
AIBF (Nancy Wertz) – Nancy reminded members of the sheet program for landowners, and what the different colored sheets mean to pilots.
Balloon Museum (Peter) – The 50th exhibit for the Balloon Fiesta is officially open, There are a few openings for the breakfasts that the Museum hosts during the event.
Congratulations to all winners and thank you to everyone who continues to keep this organization mov ing forward. See you all at the next flying event. Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by Taylor Caldwell, AAAA Secretary
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PHOTO CREDIT: Lynda Crispino
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Balloon Fiesta Shots
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PHOTO CREDIT: Matthew Hanserman
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PHOTO CREDIT: Lynda Crispino
PHOTO CREDIT: Matthew Hanserman
These graphics are from a presentation by Peter Cuneo at the October General Meeting. It depicts Black’s Ranch, now known as Quail Ranch. The current lease owner is not balloon friendly, and if you land in there it will be a difficult retrieve in more ways than one. Avoid landing in the area. Watch the video of the meeting for more details. https://youtu.be/HHDSs4qbwqo Or use the news link on the web site.
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“Quail Ranch ‘No Landing’ area.”
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Agencies & Services PILOTS AND CREW Please review the directory of essential agencies and services provided below. This helpful guide can also be printed and added to your vehicles and baskets. POLICE/FIRE (NON-EMERGENCY) 505.841.9256....... New Mexico State Police 505.242.2677....... ABQ Police 505.833.7391....... ABQ Fire/Rescue 505.869.7913....... Kirtland AFB Police/Security 505.869.3030....... Isleta Pueblo Police 505.891.7226....... Sandoval Co. Dispatch, Rio Rancho, Corrales,Sandia Pueblo 505.798.7000....... Sandoval County Sheriff AIRPORT /TOWER FREQUENCIES & PHONE NUMBERS 505.244.7706....... ABQ International Sunport Information 505.856.4936....... Control Tower (120.3) 505.242.4044....... Ground (121.9) AWOS 505.856.4928....... ATIS (118.0) 505.352.5595....... Double Eagle II Airport Control Tower (120.15) 505.244.7888....... Ground (121.625) 505.842.2009....... AWOS (119.025) FAA 800.992.7433....... Flight Services 505.764.1200....... ABQ FSDO MISCELLANEOUS 505.241.2700....... PNM Electric 505.899.0205....... Petroglyph National Monument 505.873.6632....... ABQ Open Space
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24 Jeannine Nelson 24 Blair L. Kaufman 25 Karen Anthony 25 Carolyn Willetts 26 Teresa Salazar 27
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