Aero Linx: The Albuquerque Gas Ballooning Association The Albuquerque Gas Ballooning Association is an association of gas balloon pilots, crew members and other interested persons that support gas ballooning world wide.  The association supports the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race that is held yearly in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Coupe Aèronautique Gordon Bennett has been hosted twice in recent years by AIBF and the history of this event is of interest to gas ballooning enthusiasts. We therefore as part of the history of gas ballooning include information here on The Coupe Aèronautique Gordon Bennett gas balloon Race. <

Ground Controlled Approach A radar approach system operated from the ground by air traffic control personnel transmitting instructions to the pilot by radio. The approach may be conducted with surveillance radar (ASR) only or with both surveillance and precision approach radar (PAR). Usage of the term “GCA” by pilots is discouraged except when referring to a GCA facility. Pilots should specifically request a “PAR” approach when a precision radar approach is desired or request an “ASR” or “surveillance” approach when a nonprecision radar approach is desired.

"The aerial imagery allows adjusters more time to analyze and assess damage, while reducing time that is wasted driving to and visiting each site. Our drones provide a faster inspection process, a safer way for adjusters to do their jobs without having to physically climb on structures, ultimately saving insurance companies time and money." Source: Soaring Sky Co-Founder, Ryan Cowell, commenting on working with insurance companies nationwide to improve disaster management and structural inspections. The use of the latest drone technology is safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective than traditional methods.