One of the well visited event here in Clark Pampanga Philippines is the Hot air balloon fiesta.Every year,on the month of February,the said fiesta is being held.And Clark Pampanga is the perfect place to celebrate such an event because this is where the airplanes that is going to used for the event can safely land.
About 2 days ago,when we went there, we were awestruck with all the activities that is being done for the show.Starting from the exhibition of Paragliding,sky walkers,and even with the moving of the Hot air balloons.That's why I'm so excited to share this experience with you together with the fun pictures and videos that i have taken.Apart from the air show,there are lots of recreational activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.Lots of scenes to see like the Fly market,Static aircraft displays,car displays,travel caravan and a whole lot more!.If you have an extra budget you can eat inside and there are lots of fast food stalls to choose from like Jollibee,KFC,Greenwhich and etc...
The venue is an open field so you must be ready for which ever condition might be on that day.These are the important things to remember or bring if you are planning to go to the event.
- Umbrella,Shades,Sunblock,Wear light weight clothes,Hankerchief,Hat to protect you from the sun.
- Picnic Mat.to let you relax after your long walk inside the venue.
- Face Mask.for protection against dust,since your near the air show you can't avoid sometimes the smoke coming from the engine of the plane.
- Light meals.like snacks and drinks but they strongly dont allow bringing of heavy meals to avoid littering the area.
Starting" December 15 to January",you can opt for a reservation of the tickets if you like to avoid the hustle espicially if you are planning to ride the Hot air balloons, or going to try Paragliding.This is because all tickets are going to be sold out for february,you can also check out the link here to buy tickets online.But if you are only planning to watch the show like what we did,you can buy tickets straight from the venue,however,tickets available is for general admissions only.In our Case,we went there twice,thats why my son and i spent 1 thousand or 20$ each.In our case ,we went there first in the evening. the weather is not good to inflate the balloon since the wind is too strong so we cannot see them flying so we decided to watch again next morning show and its all worth it.
HOT AIR BALLOON
Since it was our first time to go to this event,we dont have any idea that the perfect weather for the balloons to fly was in the morning,where the temperature is right and the skies are clear and calm.The Balloons cannot fly if the wind is too strong or the wind temperature is hot .In order to avoid any accidents of the pilot and the passengers,they will also cancel the weather if its raining .I hope that when you try to visit this event the weather will be beautiful.According to their website ,if you are planning to go and ride the hot the hot air balloons,you have option to move the date specially if the date that you choose came up with a bad weather.Thats why february is the most perfect month for the balloons because the weather is just right.One thing that i will cherish ,is capturing every moment of the show cause its definitely worth a thousand words!
Morning photos 5:30am
Evening photos 5:30pm
Video of Night Glow Hot air balloon
WING WALKERS
This an exhibition where the airplane is flying while the other pilot sitting above the aircraft.
Everyone who watches are mesmerized but with a little fear for the safety of the pilots performing for the show,regardless,the show was fantastic and every body enjoyed it!
Photos of Wing walker exhibition during the show
Video of Wing walkers Exhibition
POWERED PARAGLIDING
Powered Paragliding or paramotoring is the safest and cheapest way to have your own flying machine. In this form of ultralight aviation, a pilot carries a motor on his back, which gives him enough thrust to take off. It is becoming a popular sport worldwide, drawing many participants from overseas. the Twinz Aerobatic Paragliders lit the skies with a paramotor light show during the Fiesta mornings and eveningsSource.
Video of powered gliding exhibitions
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