September 18, 2009 opening day 7:00 am at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno.
Just got back from a fun weekend chasing (and riding in) balloons. Justin Kingsinger is now flying his grandfather's balloon know as Bob's Cat, which is shown in the next 2 photos. Bob Kinsinger was one of the pioneers of hot air balloon meets in the US. He has flown his balloon in 32 different countries. We will have to wait and see if Justin can top that.
Bob's Cat.
Justin in on the right and he has 2 students from UNR flying with him.
The Mayflower balloon
This is Joey Little Bee. His sister Lilly Little Bee is close by.
The Energizer Hot Hare keeps on going and going and going.
Centre Stage presented by Wells Fargo Bank
This is a replica of the Breitling Orbiter 3, the first balloon to circumnavigate the globe. The original balloon was 180 feet high and used a combination of hot air and helium to fly.
I didn't get the name of this beautiful balloon.
