Weekend Update & Fw: Balloon Fiesta Park - Weekly Events for week: February 16 - 22, 2026
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President - DCEF
Feb 13, 2026, 1:12:46 PM (7 days ago) Feb 13
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Hi All,
Flight Awareness: Stand 25' back from the Runway to allow for a Safety Margin and so all Pilots have a clear visual perspective. All turns from the Runway shall be away from the Pits. (Always fly to the west of the Runway over D6) The prevailing wind directs the Flight Pattern. (North Wind effects a Left Pattern and South Wind effects a Right Pattern at BFP) Call out Take-Offs, Landings, and any Maneuvers that could affect another Flyer. Use common sense if performing an unusual Flight Plan or Maneuver. Communicate with others if flying large or fast aircraft. Try to stay north of Key Grab (E/W road) so as not to interfere with the gliders.
Weekend Update: The Balloon Fiesta Park is OPEN this week and weekend. D6 (our field) is still closed to everyone else as the grass is healing. This is great for DCEF as we are still allowed to fly over it... into the afternoon as well!
BFP D3 only is CLOSED to flying this Sunday. Please DO NOT fly over folks using this middle section of the park. Folks could wander down our Runway. Be courteous and informative if you encounter a stray. They don't realize what we do and the dangers that come with it. So, it does take some vigilance and common sense. Fly aircraft that are a little smaller and slower. Thanks.
BFP Weekly Forecast: Weather Underground 10 Day
Daily Reminders: Don't forget to visibly hang your Gate Card from your rearview mirror while you are at the Park. Check the 2 Runway Barriers/Signs for center position with the signs facing out to block each end of the Runway. Do respect the Balloonists if they are up and give them full airspace. Watch for and avoid other park users. Refrain from flying in the airspace above them. Remember that the airspace over the Golf Training Center (Driving Range) is a NO FLY ZONE. Clean up your Area (cigarettes/trash) or Crash Site (all pieces/parts) when you're finished, as well as all broken prop blades. If you see a broken prop, even if it is not yours, please pick it up and throw it away. Thanks.
Unless everyone agrees otherwise, AIRCRAFT may NOT be flown in or from the Infield (D7 between the Blue Awning and the Runway) while others are using the Runway.
It is OK to fly from the Pits only IF:
A. You are alone, just you and your plane.
B. Everyone else agrees, understands, and is doing the same.
As soon as anyone goes to fly from the Runway, Infield Flying and any Infield Agreement STOPS. Even if you are already flying, land safely or move to the Runway. MICROS may use the Infield to the north or south of the North Blue Awning when the Runway is occupied and there is agreement with everyone flying. However, remember that BFP is primarily for bigger, faster planes because of its fantastic Runway and grass. Please keep these little wonders well behind the Runway and NOT over any Pilot. Refer to Protocol.
Los Lunas Indoor Flying: Friday night flying, sponsored by the Belen Area Radio Controllers (BARC), takes place in the Los Lunas Middle School gym on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 6-10pm. Don't forget your AMA card.
119 Luna Ave SE, Los Lunas 87031. Park across the street from the gym in the skinny parking lot just south of the ball field.
Please remember that they sometimes have to cancel at the last minute (or have delays) due to unknown sporting events or practices. John will usually e-mail that day to let anybody know of delays or cancellations. His phone number is (505) 975-0321 if you would like to call and check before you load up your vehicle and head out here. If you're running late, do give him a call as he will leave if no one shows up.
As a reminder, this is just for small, indoor, electric, fixed or rotary winged aircraft, hover crafts, and even RC cars. The cars can not leave marks on the floor.
Cumberland Heights Presbyterian Church Indoor:
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Heights Cumberland Presybyterian Church
8600 Academy Rd NE (SE corner of Moon and Academy)
Park/Enter on North end along Academy Rd.
What: Anything that fits in the gym: airplane, drone, heli.
Note: AMA required (sign-up sheet requires your AMA number)
ARCC Swap Meet:
Cheers,
Greg Rullman
President
Duke City Electric Flyers
Video of the Week: This one, I thought rather cool. Unusual subject. A 3D printed YB-49 Northrop Flying Wing with 4 50mm EDFs. 94" wingspan nonetheless! A great trust in his work that it would fly as good as it did. Notice I said did! I really hope to see more.
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Sent: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 09:16:44 AM MST
Subject: RE: Balloon Fiesta Park - Weekly Events for week: February 16 - 22, 2026
Hello,
We are having issues in the field restroom with graffiti. It has been cleaned off 2 times in the past week.
Please help us by ‘self-policing’ your field and restrooms. It is a waste of money and time for staff to have to clean graffiti.
If you are renewing your gate passes by credit card, please use 505-768-6062 until the Golf Center opens April 1, 2026
Thanks!
SUSAN RICE
recreation services division manager
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