The yearly colorful, head-raising Clark Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is once again gracing the aviation field of the Clark Freeport. This venue is projected to host over 100,000 tourists from February 9th thru 12th 2012.
Schedule of Activities
Feb 9 Thursday First Fiesta Day
05.00-05.45 am Philippine Flag jump 05:50-06:00 am PAF High Speed Opener and SF260 Fly By 05.45-07.00 am Hot Air Balloon flight 05.45-07.30 am RP / Malaysian / Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition 07.30-08.30 am ACFC Ultralight ** 08.30-09.00 am Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show 09.00-09.30 am AFP/PNP/Brunei/Malaysia Sky Diving Exhibition 09.30-09:45 am Radio-controlled model aircraft demonstration 09:45-10:00 am USAF F16 Flight Demo 10.00-11.30 am AOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition 11.30-12.00 nn KAP / KTP Kite Flying Exhibition 12.00-12.30 pm Airlink / WCC / Omni /Aviators/ Alpha flyby 12.30-01.00 pm Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Demo 01.00-01.30 pm Skydiving and Tandem jumping Exhibition 01.30-02.00 pm Ultralight Flour bombing demonstration 02.00-03.00 pm AOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition 03.00-03.30 pm FEATI/PHILSCA Rocketry Demonstration 04:00-04:30 pm Philippine Air Force Silent Drill ... Exhibition 03.30-04.00 pm ACFC Ultralight/Microlight aircraft formation flights 04.30-05.00 pm Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show 05.00-05.30 pm RP / Malaysian / Spain/Australia Paragliding exhibition 05.30-06.00 pm Hot Air Balloon Fly-In
Feb 10 Friday Second Fiesta Day05.00-05.45 am Philippine Flag jump
05.45-07.00 am Hot Air Balloon Flights 07.00-07.30 am RP / Malaysian / Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition 07.30-08.00 am ACFC Ultralight ** 08:30-09.00 am Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show 09.00-09.30 am Sky diving exhibition 09.30-10.00 am Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration 10.00-11.00 am AOPA- P Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition 11.00-11.30 am KAP / KTP Kite flying exhibition 11.30-12.00 nn WCC/Aviatours/Omni/Aviators/Alpha/Leading Edge/flyby 12.00-01.00 pm German aerobatic glider flight 01.00-01:30 pm Skydiving exhibition 01.30-02:00 pm Jet Turbine Radio-controlled modeller demos 02.00-03.00 am AOPA- P Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition 03.00-03.30 pm Car Drifting Display 03.30-04.00 pm FEATI/Philsca Rocketry demonstration 04.00-04.30 pm ACFC Ultralight/Microlight Aircraft Formation Flights 04.30-05.00pm Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show 05.00-05.30 pm RP / Malaysian / Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition 05.30-06.00 pm Hot Air Balloon Fly-InFeb 11 Saturday Third Fiesta Day
05.00-05.45 am Philippine Flag jump 05.45-07.00 am Hot Air Balloon Flights 07.00-07.30 am RP / Malaysian / Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition 07.30-08.00 am ACFC Ultralight ** 08.00-08.30 am Tandem Skydiving exhibition 08.30-09.00 am Turbine RC flying display 09.00-09.45 am Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show 09.45-10.30 am Helicopter flight display 10.30-11.00 am Philippine Coast Guard Rescue Demonstration 11.00-12.00 am PT13 Stearman / AOPA-P Flyby 12.00-12.30 pm WCC / Aviatour / Omni / PPA / CIA / Orient / flyby 12.30-01.00 pm Radio-Controlled model aircraft demonstration 01.00-01.30 pm Winch-launched German aerobatic glider flight 01.30-02.00 pm KAP / KTP Kite Flying Demonstration 02.00-02.45 pm AOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition 02.45-03.15 pm Skydiving Exhibition 03.15-03.45 pm CIAC Fire-fighting demonstration 03.45-04.30 pm Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show 04.00-04.30 pm ACFC Ultralight / Microlight aircraft formation flights 04.30-05.00 pm FEATI/Philsca Rocketry Demonstration 05.00-05.30 pm RP/Malaysian/Spain/ Australia Paragliding Exhibition 05.30-06.00 pm Hot Air Balloon Night GlowFeb 12 Sunday Fourth Fiesta Day
05.20-05.30 am Philippine Flag jump 05.30-07.00 am Hot Air Balloon Flight 07.00-07.30 am RP / Malaysian / Spain/ Australia Paragliding Exhibition 07.30-08.00 am ACFC Ultralight ** 08.00-08.30 am Tandem Skydiving Exhibition 08.30-09.15 am Meynard Halili / Aerobatic Show 09.15-10.00 am Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Demo 10.00-11.00 am Wings Over Asia *** 11.00-12.00 nn CIAC Fire-Fighting Demonstration 12.00-12.30 nn Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration 12.30-01.00 pm Car Drifting demonstration 01.00-01.30 pm PT13/ WCC / Aviatour / Omni / Leading Edge/ Airlink flyby 01.30-02.30 pm KAP / KTP Flying Exhibition 03:00-03:30 pm AFP / Civilian Skydiving Exhibition 03.30-04.00 pm ACFC Ultralight / Microlight aircraft formation flights 04.00-04.15 pm PT13 Stearman fly by 04.15-05.00 pm Meynard Halili aerobatic Show 05.00-05.30 pm RP / Malaysian / Spain/Australian Paragliding Exhibition 05:30-07:30 pm Hot Air Balloon Night Glow And Fireworks
Clark Freeport Zone became the home of this international aviation sport event mainly due to the facilities vast, open paved areas and clear, calm skies; these are significant requirements for a successful hot air balloon show involving flight of monster airships.
Another reason for Clark Freeport winning the bid for this incredible event is that it is a home to a number of high-end hotels and other leisure establishments that can provide accommodation and superior comfort to the thousands of spectators and participants the Hot Air Festival draws. Additionally, for those spectators wishing to make the trip from other surrounding Asian countries, Clark is equipped with its own world-class international airport.
DIRECTIONS TO CLARK FREEPORTGetting 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.
Have you ever imagined going up in a balloon? Feeling the heat of the burner and letting the ballast drop as the air of the balloon cools? Of course you have, don’t miss out on this chance to experience it first hand.
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