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Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2013 14 Aug 2013 | 12:57 am
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta started off with the press launch on Tuesday with around 25 balloons launching from Greville Smythe Park in Ashton. We were flying in the BWS balloon and had a...
A Record Breaking Metz 14 Aug 2013 | 12:26 am
So we all arrived back from Metz after a busy week of flying and setting a couple of world records! After arriving within plenty of time to get fuel and fly on that evening, it was actually not going...
Safely Arrived In Metz 28 Jul 2013 | 05:36 pm
We have all arrived safely here in Metz. We drove through the night on Friday to ensure that we got here Saturday lunctime – the plan was that we were going to fly on Saturday evening, but unfortunate...
Annual Inspection For G-BOOB 26 Jul 2013 | 05:48 pm
The annual inspection of G-BOOB was carried out a couple of weeks ago by inspector Dave Groombridge. The inspection, more commonly known as a C of A (certificate of airworthiness), is similar to that ...
Phil’s Balloons Hits 1 Million 6 Jun 2013 | 12:45 am
After the excitement of me flying my 100th hour on the Saturday; Sunday was due to be a little more exciting. For those that don’t know the history of the Phil’s Balloons website, here is a quick stor...
100 hours for Phil 6 Jun 2013 | 12:03 am
The weekend of the 25th and the 26th May was going to be a very special one. I had just 20 minutes of flight time to do to get to my 100th flying hour. The weekend was looking great for flying, and al...
Thornbury Golf Club Balloon Meet 8 Apr 2013 | 10:18 pm
A small get together of balloons was planned at Thornbury golf club over the weekend of the 6th and 7th April, about 20 balloons had been invited along to attend. I was down to be pilot for trainee pi...
Time To Say Goodbye 21 Jan 2013 | 04:02 pm
Friday 12th October After breakfast at the fiesta field, the briefing team advised us that there might be a little bit of rain due in, so had cancelled flying but would appreciate it if people tethere...
Time To Get My Car! 21 Jan 2013 | 04:01 pm
Thursday 11th October So, once again – up and off to fiesta field after picking the crew up. The usual start to the day with breakfast, and then the briefing. Again, unfortunately, it looked pretty wi...
We’re Going To The Zoo! 21 Jan 2013 | 03:58 pm
Wednesday 10th October This morning I was due to fly with Patrick Chando. The usual start to the day with the “breakfast” in the marquee and then out to the launch field. The briefing told us that it ...
