September 12th America One Remembrance Flight.

Every year we try to fly America One in our area as a remembrance of the events of September, 11th 2001. This year was no different.  Although we weren't able to fly on September 11th, we did fly in the afternoon of the 12th. Jon Radowski flew Larry the Phoenix & Barry flew America One with Jeffrey Weiand. I'm sure Jeff will correct the spelling for me shortly. Jeff is getting certified to be the new FAA balloon pilot examiner for our area and is putting in several proficiency flights in with Barry in the next few weeks. We are sure he will do a fine job.

Kids posing before inflation.

Steve Senn finds a friend and works the mouth of the balloon.

Snake on a Balloon! I think I'm seeing movie.

Barry, Tara & Jeff.

Take off! The snake tried to hide in the basket, but was unable to get into the bottom.

Safe landing. Looking a little bit on the twilight side..

The next photos are by Jon Radowski who was flying Larry the Phoenix.

Amazing views of America One & the Philadelphia skyline.

Keith's helicopter did a few fly bys before we took off. I really like his new lettering!