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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Date: 11/10/2012
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But our pilot, "Wild Bill," (radio name "Maverick") wanted go go rogue and launch from the west so he didn't get scalped for landing in the Indian reservation nearby. (seriously!)

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Balloon is first filled with cold air using large fans.

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It takes about a half an hour to fill the "envelope."

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Our balloon is 85 feet tall.

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Bucket List Item #58! ;-) (birthday 2 days away!)

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We aren't the only balloonists "goin' rogue."

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Once the balloon is partially filled with air, they turn on the burners.

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Propane is used to heat the air. An average flight uses about 30 gallons.

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The heat causes the "envelope" to rise. A typical balloon holds about 90,000 cu feet of air.

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The pilot crawls inside as the basket starts to tip...

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Passengers climb in, and we are ready to go, Toto!

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The "dragon's roar!"

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