Balloons Over Angel Fire never disappoints! And of course I love getting a shot of the New Mexico State Flag.
The majority of balloon pilots are from the Albuquerque, NM area. I love the New MexicoTrue Balloon!
Landing of the balloons….wherever you find a good spot!
So peaceful….. It was a perfect day.
Wylie Coyote showed up!! This balloon had the Road Runner on the opposite side. Cool Balloon!
Hot Air Balloon Burner – The Burner is the engine of the hot air balloon. It is what propels the hot air up into the envelope to make the balloon rise. There is also a blast valve allowing the pilot to adjust the rate at which fuel flows from the tanks. To draw fuel into the burner, the pilot simply pulls the trigger on his blast valve. The liquid propane gas is carried under pressure from the fuel tank to the burner, where it is set on fire by the pilot light. So cool to witness in person. Not only the fire from the burners, but the “wooshing” sound when they are activated.
The fabric in the envelope is rip stop, fire-resistant nylon, similar to material used in the backpacks or lightweight tents carried by hikers and mountaineers.
