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Post by zz on Aug 4, 2021 11:09:31 GMT
The usual weekend fiesta is unable to go ahead, so instead the event is taking place across a fortnight with launches from “secret” sites across Bristol.
Whilst the event opened on Monday, the weather meant that the first launch took place this morning from Elm Park, Filton.
Apparently 30 balloons launched- many pics across social media.
I’ve worked out the following (# means assumed from pic but can’t read reg!)
Wednesday 4th August am
G-CCVZ Ascent
G-CDDN Fishtank
G-CDGN
G-CDWD University of Bristol
G-CEKS Taittinger
G-CIHO C.J.Hole #
G-CIXU Shield
G-CJIH Plasticlad
G-CJRO BWS Standfast
G-CJXI Bailey Balloons
G-CKEG Thatchers #
G-CKWW Cameron
G-CKXA
G-CLZI Poplar Insulation
G-DAAY Koala SS
G-GCCC Go Gloucs Cricket
G-HRDY Hardys
G-INZZ Bath Gin
G-LEAT Lion SS
G-MILE MAIL
G-MOWW Prestige Grounds
G-OETS ets
G-OPBW Polar Bear Windows #
G-OWLY
G-PAWW Panther SS
G-RECL Ben’s Tiles and Reclaimations
G-XABC
Would have needed 5. Might make a trip on one of the next 2 weekends.
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Post by wrightc41 on Aug 4, 2021 14:50:20 GMT
Hi - from what I understand the biggest launches will be on the original fiesta weekend ie 13-15 August. I have heard up to 60 balloons mentioned but don’t know if this true. Weather looks poor over the next few days anyway so probably won’t be any more launches until early next week which sadly means I will give Northampton a miss.
Colin
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Post by zz on Aug 4, 2021 14:53:27 GMT
Hi Colin
Thanks- I was guessing that weekend would be the best, weather permitting.
Hoping to go Sat 14th before Popham all being well.
Cheers
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Post by zz on Aug 4, 2021 16:24:52 GMT
No “Fiesta” launch Wednesday evening due weather!
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Post by zz on Aug 10, 2021 18:39:57 GMT
Flying expected tomorrow morning (Wed 11th), launching from 5 sites.
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Post by zz on Aug 11, 2021 10:28:44 GMT
Around 35 balloons flew from 5 launchsites this morning.
Launchsites-
Queen Square, Bristol
Bridge Learning Campus, Hartcliffe
Canford Park, Westbury on Trym
Merchants Academy, Bishopsworth
Hanham Common.
From pictures online, balloons included-
G-CCVZ Ascent
G-CDDN Fishtank
G-CDGN
G-CDYL
G-CEKS Taittinger
G-CIXU Shield
G-CJIH Southern Plasticlad
G-CJJC
G-CJRO BWS Standfast
G-CJXI Bailey Balloons
G-CKEG Thatchers
G-CKWW Cameron
G-CKXA
G-CLGK Bateman Skips
G-CLNX
G-CLPC
G-CLZI Poplar Insulation
G-CMAN Cayman Islands
G-DMEZ Minion SS
G-FWRK Illusion Fireworks
G-GAGE S.M.Gauge Company
G-GCCC Go Gloucs Cricket
G-HRDY Hardys
G-INZZ Bath Gin
G-JIMA B&A Group
G-KAYI Snow Business
G-MILE MAIL
G-MOWW Prestige Grounds
G-OETS ets
G-OTCT Teenage Cancer Trust
G-OWLY
G-PAWW Panther SS
G-RECL Ben’s Tiles and Reclaimations
G-SAWS Butlers
G-STAC
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Post by filair on Aug 11, 2021 18:45:46 GMT
The Bridge Learning Campus flights were
G-CKWW
G-CJRO
G-JIMA
G-MILE
G-RECL
G-GAGE
G-SAWS
G-KAYI
G-OWLY
All watched from my front door.
No flights this evening
Filair
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Post by zz on Aug 12, 2021 7:23:58 GMT
Thursday 12th August
Tethering/flight from Queen Anne Square in Bristol this morning.
G-CJRO BWS Standfast
G-CJXJ University of Bristol
G-CLNX
G-DAAY Koala SS (then flew)
G-DIPI Choc Dips SS
G-OPAW Dog SS
Also a few other flights from somewhere too-
G-GCCC Go Gloucs Cricket
G-INZZ Bath Gin
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Post by filair on Aug 12, 2021 9:48:25 GMT
I don't understand why they did not fly this morning
it was really lovely weather,blue sky and very light breeze.
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Post by zz on Aug 12, 2021 12:09:09 GMT
They announced yesterday evening that there would be no flying this morning, as low cloud was forecast.
The weather was obviously better than expected,
but I guess in the present fiesta format they have to commit to their launches in advance.
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Post by zz on Aug 13, 2021 18:49:18 GMT
No flying today, but hopeful for tomorrow morning. But sounds like multiple launch sites…. Get ready Bristol! We’re hopeful that tomorrow morning will be good for flying. We can only fully confirm this at 6am in morning, but if you want to get prepped in the meantime... Best viewing points right here! Bedminster Down Brandon Hill Queen Square Seawalls Troopers Hill  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2021 6:15:08 GMT
 Good Luck Phil, hope you have a successful day Happy Days Bob 
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Post by zz on Aug 14, 2021 6:59:01 GMT
Thanks Bob- pretty successful.
Seen 46 and made 8 so worth the early start!
Most flew from Ashton Court with about 8 launching from Queen Square.
Fortunately these could be seen from Ashton Court! About another 6 were rigged up but then packed away.
After the launch G-GAGE and G-SAWS tethered in Queen Square.
G-BZFD David Hathaway
G-CCBB Fresh Air
G-CCXF Unison
G-CDDN Fishtank
G-CDGN
G-CDWD University of Bristol
G-CEDF EDF
G-CERC Bath Building Society
G-CEKS Taittinger
G-CFCC Park Furnishers
G-CGZR Bristol Balloons
G-CIHN
G-CIXU Shield
G-CIZM Tribute
G-CJIH Southern Plasticlad
G-CJJC
G-CJRO BWS Standfast
G-CJXI Bailey Balloons
G-CJXJ University of Bristol
G-CKEG Thatchers
G-CKTG
G-CKWW Cameron (hop across the field)
G-CLMM Cameron
G-CLPC
G-CLZI Poplar Insulation
G-CMAN Cayman Islands
G-CMBT Mansion Bet
G-DAAY Koala SS
G-ENGR (inflated only)
G-FWRK Illusion Fireworks
G-GAGE S.M.Gauge Company (tether)
G-GBBT AvantiGas
G-GCCC Go Gloucs Cricket
G-HRDY Hardys
G-IBCF Cash4cars.co.uk
G-JHAA
G-JIMA B&A Group
G-KAYI Snow Business
G-MOWW Prestige Grounds
G-NFVB Notia
G-OPBW Polar Bear Windows
G-PRZI
G-PURP
G-SAWS Butlers (tether)
G-UWEB Bristol
G-VBAU Virgin
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Post by zz on Aug 14, 2021 7:00:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2021 7:45:14 GMT
Thanks Bob- pretty successful. Seen about 45 and made 8 so worth the early start! Most flew from Ashton Court with about 8 launching from Queen Square. Fortunately these could be seen from Ashton Court! About another 6 were rigged up but then packed away. After the launch G-GAGE and G-SAWS tethered in Queen Square. G-BZFD David Hathaway G-CCBB Fresh Air G-CCXF Unison G-CDDN Fishtank G-CDGN G-CDWD University of Bristol G-CEDF? EDF G-CERC Bath Building Society G-CEKS Taittinger G-CFCC Park Furnishers G-CGZR Bristol Balloons G-CIHN G-CIXU Shield G-CIZM Tribute G-CJIH Southern Plasticlad G-CJJC G-CJRO BWS Standfast G-CJXI Bailey Balloons G-CJXJ University of Bristol G-CKEG Thatchers G-CKTG G-CKWW Cameron (hop across the field) G-CLMM Cameron G-CLPC G-CLZI Poplar Insulation G-CMAN Cayman Islands G-CMBT Mansion Bet G-DAAY Koala SS G-ENGR (inflated only) G-FWRK Illusion Fireworks G-GAGE S.M.Gauge Company (tether) G-GBBT AvantiGas G-GCCC Go Gloucs Cricket G-HRDY Hardys G-IBCF Cash4cars.co.uk G-JHAA G-JIMA B&A Group G-KAYI Snow Business G-MOWW Prestige Grounds G-NFVB Notia G-OPBW Polar Bear Windows G-PRZI G-PURP G-SAWS Butlers (tether) G-VBAU ? Virgin Hi Phil, Eight is better than nothing mate- as you say well worth the early start. Happy Days Bob |
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Post by zz on Aug 14, 2021 20:48:01 GMT
Sat evening launch included…
G-BYHU
G-CCXF Unison
G-CDDN Fishtank
G-CDGN
G-CERC Bath Building Society
G-CEUV Silverline
G-CGVY
G-CGZR Bristol Balloons
G-CIXU Shield
G-CIZM Tribute
G-CJLT
G-CJRO BWS Standfast
G-CJXJ University of Bristol
G-CKXA
G-CLHV Belmont Estate
G-CLMM Cameron
G-CLZI Poplar Insulation
G-CMAN Cayman Islands
G-CMBT Mansion Bet
G-DAAY Koala SS
G-ENGR
G-GAGE S.M.Gauge Company
G-GBBT AvantiGas
G-GCCC Go Gloucs Cricket
G-HRDY Hardys
G-IBCF Cash4cars.co.uk
G-JHAA
G-JIMA B&A Group
G-KAYI Snow Business
G-LEAT Lion SS
G-MILE MAIL
G-OEWE Sheep SS
G-OPBW Polar Bear Windows
G-OWLY
G-PRZI
G-PURP
G-RECL Ben’s Tiles and Reclaimations
G-STAC
G-UWEB Bristol
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Post by zz on Aug 16, 2021 10:33:49 GMT
A few shots from the Saturday morning launch-  IMG_1181 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1182 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1184 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1187 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1192 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1199 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1202 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1204 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1205 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1206 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1207 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1208 by Phil M, on Flickr |
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Post by zz on Aug 16, 2021 10:37:17 GMT
 IMG_1211 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1212 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1213 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1218 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1219 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1220 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1221 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1223 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1224 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1225 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1228 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1229 by Phil M, on Flickr  IMG_1232 by Phil M, on Flickr |
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Post by filair on Aug 16, 2021 20:16:24 GMT
A shortage of special shapes this year.
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Post by keithh on Aug 19, 2021 12:16:40 GMT
Thanks Bob- pretty successful. Seen 46 and made 8 so worth the early start! Most flew from Ashton Court with about 8 launching from Queen Square. Fortunately these could be seen from Ashton Court! About another 6 were rigged up but then packed away. After the launch G-GAGE and G-SAWS tethered in Queen Square. G-BZFD David Hathaway G-CCBB Fresh Air G-CCXF Unison G-CDDN Fishtank G-CDGN G-CDWD University of Bristol G-CEDF EDF G-CERC Bath Building Society G-CEKS Taittinger G-CFCC Park Furnishers G-CGZR Bristol Balloons G-CIHN G-CIXU Shield G-CIZM Tribute G-CJIH Southern Plasticlad G-CJJC G-CJRO BWS Standfast G-CJXI Bailey Balloons G-CJXJ University of Bristol G-CKEG Thatchers G-CKTG G-CKWW Cameron (hop across the field) G-CLMM Cameron G-CLPC G-CLZI Poplar Insulation G-CMAN Cayman Islands G-CMBT Mansion Bet G-DAAY Koala SS G-ENGR (inflated only) G-FWRK Illusion Fireworks G-GAGE S.M.Gauge Company (tether) G-GBBT AvantiGas G-GCCC Go Gloucs Cricket G-HRDY Hardys G-IBCF Cash4cars.co.uk G-JHAA G-JIMA B&A Group G-KAYI Snow Business G-MOWW Prestige Grounds G-NFVB Notia G-OPBW Polar Bear Windows G-PRZI G-PURP G-SAWS Butlers (tether) G-UWEB Bristol G-VBAU Virgin I made four at Ashton Court but I wanted photos so I didn't position myself to see the Queens Square launches. I did catch GCCC though at the M32 M4 junction so made 5 in all. I probably would have seen CMAN and CMBT if could have stopped but I was on the M32. I won't repeat the pics already posted. |
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