18th Philippines International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013

18th Philippines International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013

Clarkfield Pampanga

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What: 18th Philippines International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013
When: February 21-24, 2013
Where: Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines

18th Philippines International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013

The governmental agencies responsible for the operation of the Clark Freeport Zone and Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Foundation Inc. (PIHABF) President Capt. Joy Roa sign the agreement for the latest and greatest show in the Philippines.


The upcoming 18th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta titled “A Weekend of Everything that Flies” will be held on February 21-24, 2013 at the Omni Aviation Complex at Clark Philippines.

The Omni Aviation Complex will be hosting the 2013 Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. See early morning and late afternoon balloon flights, exciting aeromodelling demonstrations, ultralights, and fixed-wing aircraft competitions.

Get in on the action -- fly a kite!. Watch as daredevil paraglider pilots and skydivers float thru the air. And witness (maybe even join) our brave servicemen perform rescue demonstrations. 

Attractions:

• Ballooning
• Aeromodelling
• Kitr Flying
• Aircraft Precision Competitions
• Paragliding
• Skydiving
• Gliders
• Ultralights
• Rescue Demonstrations

Schedule for 18th Philippines International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013 from February 21 to 24, 2013 at the Omni Aviation Grounds

February 24, 2013 Thursday
First Fiesta Day
   
5:30 - 6:15 AM     UFO flyers
6:20 - 6:35 AM     Philippine Flag jump and Opening ceremony
6:40 - 7:40 AM     Hot Air Balloon flight
6:30 - 8:00 AM     RP/Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
8:30 - 9:00 AM     Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
9:00 - 9:45 AM     Breitling Jet Team Aerobatic Exhibition
9:45 - 10:30 AM     PNP Sky Diving Exhibition
10:30 - 11:00 AM     ACFC Ultralight/Microlight formation Flights and Flour Bombing
11:00 - 11:45 AM     AOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
11:45 - 12:00 PM     PT 13 Fly By
12:00 - 12:30 PM     Radio-controlled model aircraft demonstration
12:30 - 1:00 PM     KAP / KTP Kite Flying Exhibition
1:00 - 1:45 PM     Airlink / WCC / Omni / Aviators / Alpha flyby
1:45 - 2:30 PM     AOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
2:30 - 2:45 PM     FEATI/PHILSCA Rocketry/RC Demonstration
2:45 - 3:15 PM     Radio-controlled model aircraft demonstration
3:15 - 4:00 PM     ACFC Ultralight/Microlight formation Flights and Flour Bombing
4:00 - 4:30 PM     PT 13 Stearman
4:30 - 5:00 PM     Skydiving and Tandem jumping Exhibition
5:00 - 5:30 PM     Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
5:30 - 6:00 PM     RP/U.S./Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
5:30 - 7:00 PM     Hot Air Balloon Fly-In, RC Nightflyers
   
   
February 24, 2013 Friday
Second Fiesta Day
   
5:30 - 6:15 AM     UFO flyers
6:20 - 6:35 AM     Philippine Flag jump
6:40 - 7:40 AM     Hot Air Balloon flight
6:30 - 8:00 AM     RP/Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
8:15 - 9:00 AM     Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
9:00 - 9:45 AM     Sky diving exhibition
9:45 - 10:30 AM     AOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
10:30 - 11:00 AM     ACFC Ultralight/Microlight formation Flights and Flour Bombing
11:00 - 11:15 AM     FEATI/PHILSCA Rocketry/RC Demonstration
11:15 - 11:45 AM     Radio-controlled model aircraft demonstration
11:45 - 12:15 PM     Para-Gliding Tow Exhibition
12:15 - 12:30 PM     KAP / KTP Kite Flying Exhibition
12:30 - 1:15 PM     WCC / Omni / Aviators / Alpha / Leading Edge / flyby
1:15 - 1:45 PM     German aerobatic glider flight
1:45 - 2:15 PM     Car Drifting Display
2:15 - 2:45 PM     Radio-controlled Jet Turbine Model Aircraft Demonstration
2:45 - 3:15 PM     ACFC Ultralight/Microlight Aircraft formation Flights
3:15 - 3:45 PM     AOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
3:45 - 4:15 PM     Sky diving exhibition
4:15 - 4:45 PM     Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
4:45 - 6:15 PM     RP/Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
5:30 - 7:00 PM     Hot Air Balloon Fly-In, RC Nightflyers
6:00 - 8:00 PM     Hot Air Balloon Night Glow, OPM Concert
   
   
February 23, 2013 Saturday
Third Fiesta Day
   
5:30 - 6:15 AM     UFO flyers
6:20 - 6:35 AM     Philippine Flag jump
6:40 - 7:40 AM     Hot Air Balloon flight
6:30 - 8:00 AM     RP/Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
8:15 - 9:00 AM     Breitling Jet Team Aerobatic Exhibition
9:00 - 9:45 AM     Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
9:45 - 10:30 AM     Tandem Skydiving exhibition
10:30 - 11:00 AM     ACFC Ultralight/Microlight formation Flights and Flour Bombing
11:00 - 11:30 AM     Turbine RC flying display
11:30 - 12:00 PM     Helicopter Flight Display
12:00 - 12:30 PM     Philippine Coast Guard Rescue Demonstration
12:30 - 1:00 PM     PT13 Stearman / AOPA-P flyby
1:00 - 1:30 PM     WCC / Omni / Aviators / Alpha / Leading Edge / flyby
1:30 - 2:00 PM     Winch-launched German aerobatic glider flight
2:00- 2:30 PM     KAP / KTP Kite Flying Demonstration
2:30 - 3:00 PM     Para-Gliding Tow Exhibition
3:00 - 3:30 PM     Radio-controlled Jet Turbine Model Aircraft Demonstration
3:30- 4:00 PM     ACFC Ultralight/Microlight Aircraft formation Flights
4:00 - 4:30 PM     AOPA-P Light aircraft balloon bursting competition
4:30 - 5:00 PM     Sky diving exhibition
5:00 - 5:30 PM     Meynard Halili Aerobatic Show
5:30 - 6:00 PM     RP/Malaysian/Spain/Australia Paragliding Exhibition
5:30 - 7:00 PM     Hot Air Balloon Fly-In, RC Nightflyers
6:00 - 8:00 PM     Hot Air Balloon Night Glow, OPM Concert
   
   
February 24, 2013 Sunday
Fourth Fiesta Day
   
5:30 - 6:15 AM     RC Nightflyers
6:20 - 6:35 AM     Philippine Flag jump
6:40 - 7:40 AM     Hot Air Balloon Flight
6:30 - 8:00 AM     RP/ Malaysian / Spain / Australia Paragliding Exhibition
8:15 - 9:00 AM     Brietling Jet Team Aerobatic Exhibition
9:00 - 9:45 AM     Meynard Halili / Aerobatic Show
9:45 - 10:30 AM    Tandem Skydiving Exhibition
10:30 - 11:00 AM  Wings Over Asia  / AOPA-P Light Balloon Bursting Competition
11:00 - 11:30 AM   ACFC Ultralight / Microlight formation flights and flour bombing
11:30 - 12:00 PM   Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Demo
12:00 - 12:30 PM   Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration
12:30 - 1:00 PM   German aerobatic glider flight
1:00 - 1:30 PM     Car Drifting demonstration
1:30 - 2:00 PM     PT13/ WCC / Aviatour / Omni / Leading Edge / Airlink flyby
2:00 - 2:30 PM     KAP / KTP flying Exhibition
2:30 - 2:45 PM     FEATI/PHILSCA Rocketry/ RC Demonstration
2:45 - 3:15 PM     Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration
3:15 - 3:45 PM     PT13 Stearman fly by
3:45 - 4:15 PM     ACFC Ultralight / Microlight aircraft formation flights
4:15 - 4:45 PM     Skydiving Exhibition
4:45 - 5:15 PM     Meynard Halili / Aerobatic Show
5:15 - 6:15 PM     RP/ Malaysian / Spain / Australia Paragliding Exhibition
5:30 - 7:00 PM     Hot Air Balloon Night Glow, RC Nightflyers, Fireworks

Disclaimer (from the organizer): The information provided on this website is prepared for your convenience only. As with any large outdoor event, programmed schedules are subject to change without notification. Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather and numerous other factors, the actual times these activities occur may change or the activities may be cancelled altogether.

How to get there:
By Car
OPTION 1: NLEX DAU EXIT
Take the North Luzon Expressway and exit at Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga.
Make a left turn after the exit off-ramp, heading towards Angeles City
Take another left at the t-intersection past the bus terminals
Follow MacArthur Highway southbound, then make a right to enter Clark Special Economic zone. This is right after the entrance to SM City Clark.
Enter thru the main gate and follow M.A. Roxas highway until you see directions into the fiesta grounds on your right.

OPTION 2: SCTEX
Take the North Luzon Expressway and continue into the SCTEX.
Take the southbound SCTEX lane toward Subic/Olongapo
Use the next exit, "Clark South Exit"
Follow the signs right after the toll booth

The fiesta grounds will be on your right.

By Bus
OPTION 1
Victory Liner or 5 Star (terminals located in Pasay and Cubao)
Take a north bound bus to Dau.
 There are jeepneys and tricycles readily available by the highway that will bring you to Clark Main gate
 At the Clark main gate, you can choose to ride another jeepney or a taxi going to the event site

OPTION 2
Philtranco (bus stop at the back of SM Megamall and terminal in Pasay)
Philtranco has a direct bus trip to Clark/DMIA. See their website for their bus schedule

By Air
There are 5 airline companies offering plane rides going to Clark
Air Asia
Asiana
Cebu Pacific
Seair
Tiger Airways

18th Philippines International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013
Tickets:
You can get your tickets at the gate during the event or thru SM Ticketnet outlets.
Each ticket is PhP 250.
[t] 833-3264 or 384-0085 for ticket inquiries.

Source:
http://www.philballoonfest.net/
http://www.clarksubicmarketing.com/news/clark_hot_air_balloon_festival.htm

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