2010 Clark, Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival/Air Show Promisses to be Bigger and Better than Ever

2010 Hot Air Balloon Schedule (Tentative)
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February 11
THURSDAY |
FIRST FIESTA DAY |
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 |
Army Jeep Club Demonstration |
2:00-2:45PM |
RC Demonstration Flying |
3:45-4:30PM |
Rocketry Demonstration |
4:30-5:00PM |
Ultralight Formation Flying |
5:00-5:20PM |
Hot Air Balloon Fly-In |
5:20-6:00PM |
February 12
FRIDAY |
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 |
AOPA Aircraft Flyby |
9:50-10:30AM |
AOPA Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition |
10:30-11:30AM |
Skydiving Exhibition |
11:00-11:30AM |
Ultralight Airplane Bomb Dropping |
11:30AM-12:30PM |
SIL Helio Courier Short Field Demo Flight |
12:30-1:00PM |
Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition |
1:00-1:30PM |
Fire Fighting Exhibition |
1:30-2:30PM |
AOPA Regional Summit |
3:00- 5:00PM |
Sky Diving exhibition |
2:15-3:00PM |
Aerobatic Show |
3:00-3:15PM |
Rocketry Demonstration |
4:00-4:30PM |
Paragliding Exhibition |
4:30-5:15PM |
Hot Air Balloon Flights |
5:30-6:00PM |
AOPA- Fellowship dinner dance |
7:00 PM -onwards |
February 13
SATURDAY |
THIRD 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 |
8:30-9:00AM |
SIL Helio Courier Short Field Demo Flight |
9:00-9:30AM |
Search And Rescue Flying Exhibition |
9:30-10:00AM |
AOPA-P, Wings Over Asia, Thai Flying club Fly-By |
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 |
Piper Turboprop fly by of Ed/ Citation Mustang fly-by |
2:30-3:15PM |
Skydiving Exhibition |
3:15-3:45PM |
Aerobatic display |
3:45-4:30PM |
Rocketry Demonstration |
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 |
Annual Aviators Ball and Awards Night |
7:40 onwards |
February 14
SUNDAY |
LAST FIESTA DAY |
Hot Air Balloon Flight |
5:30-7:00AM |
Paragliding Exhibition |
7:00-7:30AM |
Ultralight Aircraft Flyby |
7:30-8:30AM |
AOPA-P, Wings Over Asia, Thai Flying club 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 |
Rocketry Demonstration |
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 |
2009 Clark Hot Air Balloon Article
CLARK FREEPORT - 11-25-08 - According to the Tourism and Promotions Office of the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), 2009 will see even more balloons and countries participating in the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival than in 2008. At this point, it looks as if 25 countries will be joining this event, which seems to be growing by leaps and bounds each year and becoming more like a major air show than a hot air balloon event.
In 2008, only 19 balloons were flown from 13 countries; with the increased publicity of this event worldwide and on the internet, and the growing popularity of the event with Filipinos, Clark could have significantly more balloons than ever in the air this year. The scheduled date is set for February 12 to 15 th of 2009. The organizers are in the beginning phases of planning for this Philippines mega event, we will post the schedule here when it is available.
For 2009, well over 100,000 spectators are expected to attend five days of fun in the skies, or as CDC refers to it: “the weekend of everything that flies.” This event is currently scheduled to be held in its usual location where the large hanger is visible from the main entrance road, designated as the Clark Civil Aviation Complex, right alongside the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport.
The associated events, as last year, are sure to be additionally inspiring. CDC seems to want to grow this event to ever-increasing heights of excellence. You can be sure that the show will be bigger and better than ever for 2009, bringing greater levels of exposure to the Freeport in order to further promote business and leisure investment in the area.
The CDC is looking to grow the Clark region, not only internationally, but as a major Filipino destination of tourism and relaxation. For this event and all subsequent events in Clark, the area will become even more easily assessable from Manila. With the completion of the SCTEX this year, and the soon completion of the new SCTEX Clark Interchange in December, you will be able to exit directly into the Freeport from the highways, only a couple Kilometers from the entrance of the balloon festival. If you have attended the Balloon Fiesta in previous years or have been to the Clark Freeport, you know that the last few kilometers are the most frustrating as you exit NLEX to pass through the intense traffic in Dau and Angeles City to the Clark Main gate; sometimes taking as long as an additional 30 minutes. That will soon be a thing of the past and make the balloon festival and Clark in general, an even more pleasant destination.
This years balloon festival is lining-up to be the greatest ever, and it will be easier to attend then ever before. So, if you have never been to this mega event, or if you wait anxiously each year to see the myriad of balloons and other demonstration aircraft and exhibits, then make your advanced hotel reservation plans now as the Freeport is sure to become booked-out very quickly and in advance for this event. Click here to book your Clark Hotel Now!
2010 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA DETAILS
Note: The above schedule is from the official Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Association. Clark Subic Marketing makes no claims or guarantees as to its accuracy. This schedule is subject to change without notice.
DIRECTIONS TO CLARK FREEPORT
Getting to the Clark Freeport Zone, otherwise known as the Clark Special Economic Zone by car is easy. Simply needs to take the North Luzon Expressway from Manila and exit at Dau, Mabalacat. After your exit, a left turn towards Angeles City, and a little Angeles City/Dau traffic, will bring you to within an easy right turn of the Clark Zone itself. The trip should take about an hour and a half from Manila without heavy traffic.
Frequently Answered Questions
Q. Where is the exact event site?
A. Air Force City, Clark Freeport, Angeles City in Pampanga.
Q. How much is the entrance fee?
A. PhP150 per person. These tickets are available at the gate.
Q. Can I ride the balloons?
A. Yes, we charge a minimum fee of US$150 per person to ride the balloon. This is on a first-come-first-served basis. Go directly to the Information Booth upon arrival to book yourself a ride.
Q. What hotels are near the venue?
A. The event site is fairly near all the hotels in and around Clark. Please visit our Clark Hotels Web Page for a hotel booking. Book now so you don't miss-out. There are limited rooms available for this event.
Q. Are we sure to see the balloons everyday?
A. Balloon inflation is very much dependent on wind conditions. Calm winds guarantee great flights. The organizers reserve the right to cancel any activity due to bad wind conditions. For safety reasons, balloonists generally prefer for the the winds to be less than 10 mph and the clouds to be at least 2,000 feet above the ground.
Q. Are refreshments available on the grounds?
A. Yes. Food booths are present near the show line, on the southeast side of the balloon fiesta site. A bazaar is also set up near the entrance gate, and also on the northwest part of the grounds, near the aircraft ramp
Q. Where can I park?
A. Ample parking is available near the entrance gate. Road signs will direct you to the parking lots, where marshals will guide you to a suitable space. A parking fee is charged.
Q. What is a ramp tour?
A. The balloon fiesta offers a ramp tour that allows you to walk around the active flight line and interact with aircraft pilots and ground crew.
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