Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association

05/27/2026

Bumping this post so we can get more attention. This is the last week you can register for the event. Please don't hesitate to get involved if you have any interest to become a pilot!

The next AAAA in-person Private Pilot Ground School will be held June 5th through 7th. Registration is now open on the AAAA website, and will close Friday, May 29th.

In-Person AAAA Private Pilot Ground School - Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA) https://share.google/NKD4sBAWn0l40zU66

We're very excited to hold the ground school at the Balloon Museum for the first time - explore balloon systems up close and personal while you're learning to fly. This will be our last in-person ground school until February 2027, so don't miss this opportunity to learn first-hand from some of the world's most experienced pilots. Registration includes course materials and a log book endorsement to take the written FAA exam.

05/27/2026

Congrats to all the competitors for the Rio Grande Classic. Amazing flying done by all!

05/27/2026

Here's the right link for this months membership meeting. Join us tonight!

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05/27/2026

May membership meeting

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05/14/2026

Pilots, here's an awesome way to memorialize your balloon forever!

Join in on ballooning history! By customizing a Forever Tile with a name and message, you'll see it showcased in front of the Balloon Museum. Your purchase is a tax-deductible contribution. Donations to the Forever Wall Tile program help maintain the Museum as a key resource for inspiration and education for future generations.

Looking to establish a memorable legacy of your support? Head over to Balloonmuseum.com to complete a form for a Forever Tile or stop by the Balloon Museum Shoppe!

05/14/2026

Gotta love a good Balloon Fiesta in history. What are some fond memories of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta that you can remember??

05/14/2026

Don't forget to sign up. The deadline is coming up fast. This is a great opportunity to pursue your dream of flying hot air balloons. Details on our website

IN-PERSON Ground Schools - Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA) https://share.google/NNYvmWQUZGsywT9bd

The next AAAA in-person Private Pilot Ground School will be held June 5th through 7th. Registration is now open on the AAAA website, and will close Friday, May 29th.

In-Person AAAA Private Pilot Ground School - Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA) https://share.google/NKD4sBAWn0l40zU66

We're very excited to hold the ground school at the Balloon Museum for the first time - explore balloon systems up close and personal while you're learning to fly. This will be our last in-person ground school until February 2027, so don't miss this opportunity to learn first-hand from some of the world's most experienced pilots. Registration includes course materials and a log book endorsement to take the written FAA exam.

05/10/2026

We would like to thank all of the volunteers, pilots and their crews for coming out to the May Flying Event. We had a fantastic morning for both Flying Competition and Crew Games.

The Flying Competition was a Hare and Hound. Thanks to Steve Coffing, Chicklet, and the Chic-Fil-A balloon team for volunteering to be the Hare! We had several pilots make an attempt on the target and 9 pilots managed to get points on the board.

Third place: Edd Troxclair - 6.26m
Second place: Robert Richardson - 4.23m
First place: Keith Takach - .77m

Congrats to all pilots who competed.

The Crew Games Competition was a great success. It was a race for fastest inflation. The clock started from the time the basket hit the ground till the time the balloon took off. We had 16 crews sign up and 14 competed in the task. Extra points were added to each crew team for General Meeting attendance and creative pictures submitted.

Third place: Sandia Sunrise - 180 pts
Second place: Wonder Woman - 190 pts

Tie for first place:
Double Trouble - 200 pts
IONA - 200 pts

Thank you again to all who came out to this month's Flying Event. We had a fantastic time spending our morning with you all. Hope to see you at the General Meeting on May 26th. Don't forget you can receive extra Crew Games points for attending the meeting.

*Both Flying Events and Crew Games scores are updated on the Website.*