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March 02, 2022

Albuquerque's Concerns Over Balloon Fiesta Addressed

Planners Told To Expect ADS-B Waivers for Event Held in Widespread Class C Airspace

The FAA has addressed some worries of locals eager to see the continuation of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, set for its 50th anniversary this year. Local event planners have been concerned over the application of certain regulations that they worried would render the affair forced out of its home due to airspace restrictions and the lack of ADS-B equipment in the balloons. The city prides itself as "the hot air balloon capital of the world", and worries that ADS-B restrictions will neuter the industry in Albuquerque.

Observed The Fuel Pressure Decrease From 44 Pounds Per Square Inch (PSI) TO 39 PSI

On January 02, 2022, about 1040 mountain standard time, a Zenith CH750, N750DP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Montrose, Colorado. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that before taking off for the flight, he added 24 gallons of 92 octane, ethanol free automotive gas to the fuel tanks. After waiting for the fuel to settle, he sumped the fuel tanks and observed no contamination or water.