Friends and Lovers

Originally called the Albuquerque Cloudbouncer Balloon Rally, it was started as a way to spark interest in the 1975 World Hot Air Balloon Championships and the 4th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta which was moved from February to October that year. According to the January 1975 Cloudbouncer, a hare and hound and a possible flight over the Sandia’s were planned. Also on the agenda was an “all-in fun special social” planned for Saturday night.
BTW, the first day of the rally featured a hare and hound event from the State Fairgrounds. And did we mention it SNOWED? Sunday apparently brought great weather for flying.
Read more about it in the January and February-March 1975 Cloudbouncers.

Friends and Lovers 2023

All the details for 2023 are HERE!

Friends and Lovers Blog

February 2023 Meeting and Cloudbouncer Update

AAAA Admin Feb 25, 2023 Cloudbouncer, Crew Development, Flying Events, Friends and Lovers, General Club Business, Special Events

The February Cloudbouncer is posted for your viewing and downloading pleasure. It’s chock full of articles and candidate bios for our upcoming board election. There’s

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Friends and Lovers Competition

AAAA Admin Feb 14, 2023 Crew Development, Flying Events, Friends and Lovers

The competition is over and the scores posted for both Flying Events and Crew Development. With 85 registered pilots there were a number of scores

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Friends and Lovers Update

AAAA Admin Feb 7, 2023 Crew Development, Flying Events, Friends and Lovers, Special Events

The details are in your Email inbox Wednesday morning! Can’t find it, check it out on the Friends and Lovers Page.

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Post Meeting Update

AAAA Admin Jan 27, 2023 Cloudbouncer, Flying Events, Friends and Lovers, General Club Business, Special Events

The January Cloudbouncer is now online and available for your viewing pleasure or downloading. For those who missed Peter’s presentation on Joe Kittinger, the video

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Friends and Lovers Sponsors Wanted!

AAAA Admin Jan 17, 2023 Community Relations, Friends and Lovers, General Club Business, Special Events, Ways and Means

We’re looking for a few (or many) good sponsors to join us with Loads of Love for the 2023 Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally put

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Friends and Lovers Pilot Registration

AAAA Admin Jan 16, 2023 Flying Events, Friends and Lovers, Special Events

Registration is now open for pilot registration for Friends and Lover’s 2023.Regular-size balloon pilots have a registration fee of $45 unless you are a 2023

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Friends and Lovers 2023

AAAA Admin Jan 15, 2023 Crew Development, Flying Events, Friends and Lovers, Special Events

Yes Virginia, there will be a Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally in 2023. The theme is Loads of Love and the dates are February 11

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Friends and Lovers Wrap-up

AAAA Admin Feb 13, 2022 Crew Development, Flying Events, Friends and Lovers, Special Events

What a GREAT weekend for the 2022 Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally. Good Scores by both pilots and crew. See the scores and standings on

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Friends & Lovers Score!

AAAA Admin Feb 12, 2022 Crew Development, Flying Events, Friends and Lovers, Special Events

While Mother Nature didn’t cooperate with good flying weather, that didn’t stop crews from putting a ring on it. Today’s crew competition was a ring

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Friends and Lovers and Waivers

AAAA Admin Feb 9, 2022 Crew Development, Flying Events, Friends and Lovers, Special Events

It’s Friends and Lover’s Weekend. Here are a few important reminders. For all the details, head to the Friends and Lovers Page. All pilots must be registered,

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Friends and Lovers Just Days Away

AAAA Admin Feb 5, 2022 Crew Development, Flying Events, Friends and Lovers, Special Events

Registration for Friends and Lovers closes this Thursday night. Pilots remember you must also have your documents current in AAAA PAD to finalize your registration.

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January Meeting and Cloudbouncer

AAAA Admin Jan 23, 2022 Cloudbouncer, Flying Events, Friends and Lovers, General Club Business, Special Events

It’s time for the first meeting of the year. This coming Tuesday, Jan 25, 6:30 at the Balloon Museum. Hear from Zerek Welz and Ray

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