Now on it’s 17th year, The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012 will once again attract a lot of tourists to visit Clark, Pampanga and celebrate this colorful festival that will surely fuel our desire to go ‘up in the air’. It is also a way of showing appreciation to our kababayans and other friends who are into the aviation industry.
Two years ago, I participated at the Philippine Hot Air Balloon Festival for the first time with good friends. Although we were sleepless and tired, I can say that the experience is truly memorable. I might just go after my trip elsewhere!
The highlight is from February 9-12, 2012. Some of the activities and attractions included are: Ballooning, Aeromodelling, Flightline Tours, Kite Flying, Light Aircraft, Paragliding, Skydiving, Ultralights and Airsoft Speedball.
Here’s the complete Schedule of Activities:
| February 9THURS | FIRST FIESTA DAY | |
| Opening Ceremony Hot Air Balloon Flight | 5:30-7:00AM | |
| Paragliding Exhibition | 7:00-7:30AM | |
| Ultra-Light Aircraft Formation Flying | 7:40-8:30AM | |
| Ultra-Light Bomb Dropping Audience Participation | 8:30-9:30PM | |
| Skydiving Exhibition | 9:30-10:00AM | |
| Kite Flying Exhibition | 10:00-11:00AM | |
| AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition | 11:00AM-1:30PM | |
| Sky Diving Exhibition | 1:30-2:00PM | |
| Aviation Flying School Fly By | 2:00-2:45PM | |
| RC Demonstration Flying | 3:45-4:30PM | |
| Paragliding Accuracy Flying | 4:30-5:00PM | |
| Ultralight Formation Flying | 5:00-5:20PM | |
| Hot Air Balloon Fly-In | 5:20-6:00PM | |
| February 10 FRI | SECOND FIESTA DAY | |
| Hot Air Balloon Flight | 5:30-7:00AM | |
| Paragliding Exhibition | 7:00-7:30AM | |
| Ultralight Aircraft Flyby | 7:40-8:30AM | |
| Aerobatic Flight Display | 8:30-9:30AM | |
| RC Helicopter Show | 9:30-9:50AM | |
| Fire Fighting Exhibition | 9:50-10:20AM | |
| Radio Control Aircraft Flying | 10:20-11:00AM | |
| Skydiving Exhibition | 11:00-11:30AM | |
| Ultralight Airplane Bomb Dropping | 11:30AM-12:30PM | |
| Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition | 12:30-1:30PM | |
| AOPA-P Aircraft Flyby | 1:30-2:30PM | |
| AOPA Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition | 2:15-3:15PM | |
| Aerobatic Show | 3:15-4:00PM | |
| Airplane Banner Towing Demonstration | 4:00-4:30PM | |
| Paragliding Accuracy Flying | 4:30-5:15PM | |
| Hot Air Balloon Flights | 5:30-6:00PM | |
| Aviators Ball | 7:00 PM | |
| February 11 SAT | THIRD FIESTA DAY | |
| Hot Air Balloon Flight | 5:30-7:00AM | |
| Paragliding Flag Flying | 7:00-7:30AM | |
| Ultralight Aircraft Flyby | 7:40-8:30AM | |
| Aerobatic Flight Display | 8:30-9:30AM | |
| Search And Rescue Flying Exhibition | 9:30-10:00AM | |
| Helicopter Maneuverability Flight Display | 10:00-10:30AM | |
| Sky Diving Exhibition | 10:30-11:00AM | |
| Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition | 11:00AM-12:30PM | |
| Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition | 12:30-1:30PM | |
| Ultralight Flying Display | 1:30-2:30PM | |
| Flying School’s Fly By | 2:30-3:15PM | |
| Skydiving Exhibition | 3:15-3:45PM | |
| Aerobatic display | 3:45-4:30PM | |
| Paragliding exhibition | 4:30-5:00PM | |
| Ultralight Fly By | 5:00-5:30PM | |
| RC Airplane Flying Demonstration | 5:30-5:45PM | |
| Hot Air Balloon Flight | 5:45-6:15PM | |
| Hot Air Balloon Night Glow | 6:45-7:30PM | |
| February 12 SUN | LAST FIESTA DAY | |
| Hot Air Balloon Flight | 5:30-7:00AM | |
| Paragliding Flag Flying | 7:00-7:30AM | |
| Ultralight Aircraft Flyby | 7:30-8:30AM | |
| Flying school fly by | 8:30-9:30AM | |
| RC Helicopter Show | 9:30-10:00AM | |
| Helicopter Flying Exhibition | 10:00-10:30AM | |
| Sky Diving Exhibition | 10:30-11:00AM | |
| AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition | 11:00AM-12:30PM | |
| Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition | 12:30-1:30PM | |
| Ultralight Flying Display | 1:30-2:30PM | |
| RC Airplane Flying Demonstration | 2:30-3:00PM | |
| Aerobatic Exhibition | 3:00-4:00PM | |
| Paragliding Accuracy Flying | 4:00-4:45PM | |
| Search and Rescue Exhibition | 4:45-5:30PM | |
| Hot Air Balloon night glow | 5:30-6:45PM | |
| Crew and Awards Night Party | 7:30PM |
The balloons only have one life and the only way of finding out whether they work is to attempt to fly around the world. Â -Â Richard Branson
For more information, just visit the official event website at http://www.philballoonfest.net/
how cool! the photos look amazing.
Ang saya sana nito..di lang talaga tumutugma ang date ng Hot Air Balloon festival sa schedule ko..hay.:/
Really wish to experience that up up in the air!
My wife and I are attending this year… She’s always wanted to ride a hot air balloon… Is it difficult to get a Hot Air Balloon ride on Sunday? I heard it was first come first serve. Also, the website says it’s $200 per person for a balloon ride. Does that mean 200 USD?? Sorry, for all the questions… the festival website looks nice, but failed to provide me with answers.
How fun! I have never seen a hot air balloon, nonetheless a festival for it.
i was here last year and im gonna be here again this year! hope to see you there!
hi, gaya mo sa dagupan din ako pinanganak at nag aral. hope to meet you soon! u
thanks for posting the schedule! finally, i’m reminded of this year’s hot air balloon… gotta make plans so my son and i can watch their launch early in the morning 🙂