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August 25, 2021

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Breaks World Record

Claims Title For Greatest Mass Hot Air Balloon Ascent

A new Guiness World Record was set at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta for the “Greatest mass hot air balloon ascent.” The record setting date was October 6, 2019 with 524 balloons launched. Paul Smith, the executive director of the Balloon Fiesta shared a bit of history about the event and what led them to this record breaking day, “Following our launch of 1,019 hot air balloons in 2000, the event’s leadership agreed that Albuquerque really should be the home for this kind of world record, so we started the process of learning how to document the launches,” said Smith.

"It's Likely The Strongest Line-Up Of Keynote Speakers ICAS Has Ever Had"

ICAS has announced details on the three keynote presentations that will be conducted as part of its 2021 Convention, December 6-9 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. "It's likely the strongest line-up of keynote speakers ICAS has ever had," said ICAS President John Cudahy. "All three of them are excellent speakers with compelling messages that will resonate with our delegates…especially this year as our members work to recover from the challenges and deprivations of the pandemic."

Challenge Your Kids To an Airplane Design Contest And Win

If you are looking for things to do with idle kids, challenge them to a paper airplane building contest and then surprise them with your smartphone-controlled, paper airplane boosting kit. The PowerUp 4.0 is a device that can be attached to your paper airplane design to take them to the next level. The device will run you about $70 but is well worth it if only for the nostalgia and fun it will bring. After purchase, you will open your kit to find everything you need to strap a dual motor to your airplane. Included are a USB charger, spare propellers, and four templates to build with.