As the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta's many
competitions come to an end, some lucky pilots are taking home
great prizes for their scores in the 2007 flying
competition. The prizes this year included a 2008 Honda
Ridgeline pickup, an $8,000 Parmigiani watch and a Honda Gold Wing
motorcycle, among others.
Like Other Big Events, ABQ Balloon Fiesta Has Its Share of
Problems
Like any other large event where a lot of one kind of aircraft
congregate, the annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is turning out to
have its share of fender-benders (not that balloons have
fenders...). After a fatal accident earlier in the week, we're
relieved to note that the most recent spate of accidents (four, in
the last two day's reports) have been or a less injurious
variety... We hope the rest of the week proceeds safely.
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