A ANT B OR T O: VIC T PHO A ANT B OR T O: VIC T PHO Top: This chase team is ready to “weigh off” the balloon when given the launch director’s “thumbs up.” Above: Packing the balloon at the end of the flight. Right: On the chase! pack the balloon back in its bag and load the equipment back in the trailer or on the chase truck. The Balloon Fiesta recruits crew for pilots throughout the event, and those interested can come to the chase crew booth at the south end of Balloon Fiesta Park. YY Balloonists fly year-round in Albuquerque and often SELSEL can use extra help. One way people can learn about ballooning and crewing is through the local balloon club, KIM VEKIM VE OIS O: O: JE the Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Ascension (AAAA) TT at hotairballooning.org. PHOPHO DEBER UL A O: P T PHO OFFICIAL PROGRAM 177