Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association

09/16/2026

Here is the official Agenda with the list of topics and speakers for this year's AAAA Safety Seminar! Hope to see everyone out there on October 6th. Don't forget to pre-register too receive the lunch deal as well.

Click the link below to Pre-register

https://www.cognitoforms.com/AAAA23/AAAASafetySeminar2026

09/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for this month's September AAAA Flying Event. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the event. We had Zebras and Zits come out for some great training this morning. Thank you to all the pilots and crew for coming out and enjoying a beautiful September morning. We had 48 pilots sign up and we believe that many flew. There were several scores added to the board for the flying competition. Congrats to all pilots who scored. Crew Games was a big success as well. Thank you to all who showed up to play and win.

All scores for both Flying Events and Crew Games are updated on the Website.

Thank you again to all who came out to September's AAAA Flying Event. There will be no October AAAA Flying Event as Balloon Fiesta is rapidly approaching. Fly high, fly well and fly safe everyone!!!

We will see you all back in November. Enjoy!!!

Don't forget to sign up for the AAAA Safety Seminar.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/AAAA23/AAAASafetySeminar2026

08/25/2026

FYI the general meeting tonight will be held in the first floor meeting room. See everyone there

6:00p social half hour
6:30p meeting to begin.

08/22/2026

TopGun August Flying Event!

Reminder: Tomorrow is our August flying event! Please join us for pilot briefing at Flying High Balloon Services (1542 Stephanie Rd SE, Rio Rancho, Units 107 & 108). Briefing will begin at 6:15.

**Task Sheet is LIVE if you want to take a look!**

Thank you Flying High Balloon Services for hosting us!

08/21/2026

Let Your Dreams Take Flight for a Great Cause!

Mark your calendars for the AAAA Jingle Bell 2026 event on December 12–13, 2026! Balloon Fiesta Park!

Join us for a festive weekend cerebrating holiday cheer, and giving back to the community. Support goes directly toward benefiting animal welfare and helping animals in need.

🎁 Donations Needed: We will be accepting donations to benefit animal welfare! Whether it's supplies, blankets, toys or monetary gifts, your generosity directly supports our local furry friends.

🌶️ Calling All Chili Enthusiasts! 🌶️

Think you have the best chili in town? Prove it! We're hosting a Chili Cook-Off.

Event Highlights:
📅 Dates: December 12–13, 2026
🍲 Chili Cook-Off
🎁 Donations: we will be accepting contributions for animal welfare.

Bring your family, and your holiday spirit. Let's make this year's Jingle Bell event the best one yet!

08/18/2026

Established in 1975, the Sid Cutter Award is an annual trophy presented by the Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA) to honor an individual who has made a significant and exceptional contribution to the sport of hot air ballooning. This award recognizes those whose extraordinary dedication has positively impacted the entire hot air ballooning community, extending beyond the scope of AAAA. It celebrates individuals whose efforts and achievements may not have received widespread public acknowledgment.

Recipients of the Sid Cutter Award are also granted honorary membership in AAAA. The award is presented each year during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Awards Banquet in early October.

If you wish to nominate someone who is deserving of this award please click the link below. We will stop taking nominations on September 18th.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/AAAA23/_2026SidCutterAwardNomination

08/08/2026

Attn: August Flying Event Scores have been updated on the Website. Check them out here:

Current Flying Event Scores - Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA) https://share.google/ouaaqVXfhYy3fHhKx

Thank you to everyone who came out to this month's Flying Event. Congrats to all the pilots who managed to get points on the board.

How to see you all at our next month's Balloon Fiesta Dress Rehearsal Event!

Sunday September 13th @ Balloon Fiesta Park.

Crew Games scores are also updated. Check them out here:

Current Crew Games Scores - Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA) https://share.google/H36jeDF6i4iTyzNvj