I recall the incident a few years ago and thankfully all on board were ok.
The local regional Balloon club that I belong to have a good understanding with our local International Airport and have managed to agree a mutual code of conduct for balloon operations within the area including operations outside of their controlled airspace.
I will indeed be at the fiesta as a crew member. Hopefully though as a pilot in a few years time. Just hope the weather holds up!
Thanks Spitoon.
John.
