New pilots at GEMAB

New pilots at GEMAB

Less than 40% of pilots in the GEMAB every two years are first-time participants. Even if the pilots talk to each other about their various experiences, it is difficult to imagine what a gathering of several hundred hot air balloons can be. The advantages of Chambley...
The Hard Work of the Flight Director

The Hard Work of the Flight Director

The GEMAB has known only four flight directors. In 1989 it was Pierre Barré replacing Thierry Villey-Desmeserets at short notice. Then in 1991, Doctor Thierry Villey, replaced only once by Jacques Mangenot. The faithful Thierry has served until 2019. Having become...
Good Morning Chambley, the GEMAB radio

Good Morning Chambley, the GEMAB radio

Born more than 15 years ago, the radio Good Morning Chambley gives rhythm to the days of the GEMAB. It broadcasts on 98,5 MHZ (in general) but also through the loudspeakers scattered on the site and since two or three editions also on the web. From 06:00 am to 11:00...
The 50 years of the ABQ Balloon Fiesta

The 50 years of the ABQ Balloon Fiesta

50 years ago, a few hot air balloon enthusiasts took off from a mall parking lot in the heart of Albuquerque (New Mexico – USA). Year after year, the gathering became legendary. It was the beginning of the hot air balloon revival. Everywhere in the world, the...
Apart from the hot air balloon flights

Apart from the hot air balloon flights

For many editions, the organizers of the GEMAB have set up about fifty activities on the ground and in the air between the morning and evening flights. Even if it is the massive hot-air balloon take-offs that are the most sought-after events, being able to access...

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