Wednesday, February 20, 2013

The 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fest kicks off today


The 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) will kick off here today, Thursday, and will run until Sunday, February 24, 2013.
Events director Joy Roa said the festival, which is all set for another weekend of everything that flies, is an annual air show which will be held at the Omni Aviation Complex here.
Roa said this year's event will highlight the world-famous Breitling Jet Team of France, which is expected to perform precision aerobatic show.
"We are proud to mark a milestone in the history of Philippine aviation with the participation of the world-renowned Breitling Jet Team. And this is just the icing on the cake because this year's hot air fiesta will offer more than aerial entertainment," Roa added.
Spectators will get a chance to watch 30 hot air balloons from 15 countries with specially-shaped balloons like Humpty Dumpty, Space Shuttle, and Tulip, according to Roa.
The event will also feature aviation school displays, food booths, a fly market, the hot air balloon night glow, and concerts.
Roa said performers namely Ogie Alcasid, Gary Valenciano, Cookie Chua, Dingdong Avanzado, Jessa Zaragoza,Wolfgang, The Dawn, Imago, Kjwan, Spongecola, Joey Ayala, Pepe Smith, Urbandub, Gloc 9, Noel Cabangon, and Ebe Dancel are expected to join the event.
"One of the main goals of the festival is to tell the world that flying is definitely more fun in the Philippines. We are inviting everyone to come and join us as we put the Philippines in the map of top destinations for aerial activities," Roa said.
The 2013 Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival is supported by the Clark Development Corporation, the Clark International Airport Corporation, the Bases Conversion Development Authority, and the Department of Tourism.
by; Reynaldo Navales
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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Schedule for 2013 Hot Air Balloon



Feb 21 Thurs

First Fiesta Day

5:30 - 6:15 AMUFO flyers
6:20 - 6:35 AMPhilippine Flag jump and Opening ceremony
6:40 - 7:40 AMHot Air Balloon flight
6:30 - 8:00 AMRP/Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
8:30 - 9:00 AMMeynard Halili Aerobatic Show
9:00 - 9:45 AMBreitling Jet Team Aerobatic Exhibition
9:45 - 10:30 AMPNP Sky Diving Exhibition
10:30 - 11:00 AMACFC Ultralight/Microlight formation Flights and Flour Bombing
11:00 - 11:45 AMAOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
11:45 - 12:00 PMPT 13 Fly By
12:00 - 12:30 PMRadio-controlled model aircraft demonstration
12:30 - 1:00 PMKAP / KTP Kite Flying Exhibition
1:00 - 1:45 PMAirlink / WCC / Omni / Aviators / Alpha flyby
1:45 - 2:30 PMAOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
2:30 - 2:45 PMFEATI/PHILSCA Rocketry/RC Demonstration
2:45 - 3:15 PMRadio-controlled model aircraft demonstration
3:15 - 4:00 PMACFC Ultralight/Microlight formation Flights and Flour Bombing
4:00 - 4:30 PMPT 13 Stearman
4:30 - 5:00 PMSkydiving and Tandem jumping Exhibition
5:00 - 5:30 PMMeynard Halili Aerobatic Show
5:30 - 6:00 PMRP/U.S./Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
5:30 - 7:00 PMHot Air Balloon Fly-In, RC Nightflyers

Feb 22 Fri

Second Fiesta Day

5:30 - 6:15 AMUFO flyers
6:20 - 6:35 AMPhilippine Flag jump
6:40 - 7:40 AMHot Air Balloon flight
6:30 - 8:00 AMRP/Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
8:15 - 9:00 AMMeynard Halili Aerobatic Show
9:00 - 9:45 AMSky diving exhibition
9:45 - 10:30 AMAOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
10:30 - 11:00 AMACFC Ultralight/Microlight formation Flights and Flour Bombing
11:00 - 11:15 AMFEATI/PHILSCA Rocketry/RC Demonstration
11:15 - 11:45 AMRadio-controlled model aircraft demonstration
11:45 - 12:15 PMPara-Gliding Tow Exhibition
12:15 - 12:30 PMKAP / KTP Kite Flying Exhibition
12:30 - 1:15 PMWCC / Omni / Aviators / Alpha / Leading Edge / flyby
1:15 - 1:45 PMGerman aerobatic glider flight
1:45 - 2:15 PMCar Drifting Display
2:15 - 2:45 PMRadio-controlled Jet Turbine Model Aircraft Demonstration
2:45 - 3:15 PMACFC Ultralight/Microlight Aircraft formation Flights
3:15 - 3:45 PMAOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
3:45 - 4:15 PMSky diving exhibition
4:15 - 4:45 PMMeynard Halili Aerobatic Show
4:45 - 6:15 PMRP/Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
5:30 - 7:00 PMHot Air Balloon Fly-In, RC Nightflyers
6:00 - 8:00 PMHot Air Balloon Night Glow, OPM Concert

Feb 23 Sat

Third Fiesta Day

5:30 - 6:15 AMUFO flyers
6:20 - 6:35 AMPhilippine Flag jump
6:40 - 7:40 AMHot Air Balloon flight
6:30 - 8:00 AMRP/Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
8:15 - 9:00 AMBreitling Jet Team Aerobatic Exhibition
9:00 - 9:45 AMMeynard Halili Aerobatic Show
9:45 - 10:30 AMTandem Skydiving exhibition
10:30 - 11:00 AMACFC Ultralight/Microlight formation Flights and Flour Bombing
11:00 - 11:30 AMTurbine RC flying display
11:30 - 12:00 PMHelicopter Flight Display
12:00 - 12:30 PMPhilippine Coast Guard Rescue Demonstration
12:30 - 1:00 PMPT13 Stearman / AOPA-P flyby
1:00 - 1:30 PMWCC / Omni / Aviators / Alpha / Leading Edge / flyby
1:30 - 2:00 PMWinch-launched German aerobatic glider flight
2:00- 2:30 PMKAP / KTP Kite Flying Demonstration
2:30 - 3:00 PMPara-Gliding Tow Exhibition
3:00 - 3:30 PMRadio-controlled Jet Turbine Model Aircraft Demonstration
3:30- 4:00 PMACFC Ultralight/Microlight Aircraft formation Flights
4:00 - 4:30 PMAOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
4:30 - 5:00 PMSky diving exhibition
5:00 - 5:30 PMMeynard Halili Aerobatic Show
5:30 - 6:00 PMRP/Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
5:30 - 7:00 PMHot Air Balloon Fly-In, RC Nightflyers
6:00 - 8:00 PMHot Air Balloon Night Glow, OPM Concert

Feb 24 Sun

Fourth Fiesta Day

5:30 - 6:15 AMRC Nightflyers
6:20 - 6:35 AMPhilippine Flag jump
6:40 - 7:40 AMHot Air Balloon Flight
6:30 - 8:00 AMRP/ Malaysian / Spain / Australia Paragliding Exhibition
8:15 - 9:00 AMBrietling Jet Team Aerobatic Exhibition
9:00 - 9:45 AMMeynard Halili / Aerobatic Show
9:45 - 10:30 AMTandem Skydiving Exhibition
10:30 - 11:00 AMWings Over Asia  / AOPA-P Light Balloon Bursting Competition
11:00 - 11:30 AMACFC Ultralight / Microlight formation flights and flour bombing
11:30 - 12:00 PMCoast Guard Helicopter Rescue Demo
12:00 - 12:30 PMRadio-Controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration
12:30 - 1:00 PMGerman aerobatic glider flight
1:00 - 1:30 PMCar Drifting demonstration
1:30 - 2:00 PMPT13/ WCC / Aviatour / Omni / Leading Edge / Airlink flyby
2:00 - 2:30 PMKAP / KTP flying Exhibition
2:30 - 2:45 PMFEATI/PHILSCA Rocketry/ RC Demonstration
2:45 - 3:15 PMRadio-Controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration
3:15 - 3:45 PMPT13 Stearman fly by
3:45 - 4:15 PMACFC Ultralight / Microlight aircraft formation flights
4:15 - 4:45 PMSkydiving Exhibition
4:45 - 5:15 PMMeynard Halili / Aerobatic Show
5:15 - 6:15 PMRP/ Malaysian / Spain / Australia Paragliding Exhibition
5:30 - 7:00 PMHot Air Balloon Night Glow, RC Nightflyers, Fireworks

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is prepared for your convenience only. As with any large outdoor event, programmed schedules are subject to change without notification. Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather and numerous other factors, the actual times these activities occur may change or the activities may be cancelled altogether.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

A Weekend of Everything that Flies


The waiting is over, the 18th Clark Philippines Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is on and the excitement is about to begin. The participants are signed and the schedule is formed. 

The governmental agencies responsible for the operation of the Clark Freeport Zone and Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Foundation Inc. (PIHABF) President Capt. Joy Roa sign the agreement for the latest and greatest show in the Philippines. 

Rumors were previously circulating that the event was going to be cancelled…but happily, those were only vicious rumors. Started by some private party that distributed flyers throughout Angeles City, the rumor stating there would be no hot air balloon show this year…a totally false and unsanctioned effort. 

So, happily, and to the chagrin of the tens of thousands that enjoy the annual event, the upcoming 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta titled “A Weekend of Everything that Flies” will be held on February 21-24, 2013 at the Omni Aviation Complex at Clark Philippines. 

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