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La Montgolfier Nocturne (Night Mooring)tag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.39832012-08-22T14:00:12Z2012-08-23T01:01:51ZLa Montgolfier Nocturne (Night Mooring)
A lot of balloons lit by the burner loom up in the darkness, and they are lit on and off to the live music at the launch site. It's a really impressive scene! In case of strong wind we may ignite the burners alone, not inflating the envelopes.佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
La Montgolfier Nocturne (Night Mooring)
Sat, November 3 and Sun, November 4, 2012 18:30- (tentative)
A lot of balloons lit by the burner loom up in the darkness, and they are lit on and off to the live music at the launch site. It's a really impressive scene! In case of strong wind we may ignite the burners alone, not inflating the envelopes.
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Hot Air Balloon Competitions scheduled in 2007tag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.40092012-08-21T14:14:18Z2012-08-22T13:21:10Z January Sunday, December 31, 2006 to Tuesday, January 2, 2007 22nd Hyuga Kanbocha Cup in Miyako-no-jo City, Miyazaki Pref. [Sponsored by] Balloon Clu, Miyazaki University Sunday, January 21, 2007 N...佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
January
Sunday, December 31, 2006 to Tuesday, January 2, 2007
[Sponsored by] Nongoku-ettotai and Miyazaki University Balloon Club
※This list was made up in the end of January, 2007.
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Structure of a balloontag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.40082012-08-21T14:12:43Z2012-08-22T13:20:21Z 1) Overall structure An ordinary balloon for 3 to 4 passengers (2200m3) is about 20m high and 17m in diameter. It comprises an envelope, a burner, and a basket. Its ascent is controlled by heating th...佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
1) Overall structure
An ordinary balloon for 3 to 4 passengers (2200m3) is about 20m high and 17m in diameter. It comprises an envelope, a burner, and a basket. Its ascent is controlled by heating the air inside the envelope with a gas burner.
Conversely, its descent is controlled by lowering the temperature inside the envelope by releasing hot air through the valve at the top of the envelope.
2) Basket & Burner
[A basket]
A basket is the space in which passengers stand. An ordinary basket is about 1.1m high and 1.2m wide. It is made of wicker to absorb the shock of landing.
[The burner]
The burner is the heart of the balloon. Required to supply enough heat to make a giant balloon fly, it is about 150 times stronger than a household gas range. It has two ways of generating energy, in case one fails.
[The cylinder]
The cylinder is the fuel tank which contains LPG.
Usually 3 to 4 cylinders are placed in the basket (one for emergency purposes).
A single cylinder contains 20kg of LPG and enables a balloon to fly for about 30 to 40 minutes.
[Meters]
Meters and gauges like an altimeter, an elevator, a thermometer, and a wireless telephone are placed inside the basket.
Recently more and more GPS systems are also included.
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Glossary of Balloontag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.40062012-08-21T14:03:27Z2012-08-22T13:19:05Z Approach To come near a target set on the ground. Anchor An object which is used to hold the balloon with a rope. A car or a tree is often used. Examiner A person with a license for flight-testing wh...佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
Approach
To come near a target set on the ground.
Anchor
An object which is used to hold the balloon with a rope. A car or a tree is often used.
Examiner
A person with a license for flight-testing who is selected from instructor pilots.
Instruments
Devices such as an altimeter, elevator or parograph, which are used to record altitude automatically.
Instructor
An experienced pilot with an instructor's license certified by the Japan Ballooning Federation. An instructor is qualified to train an applicant to become a pilot.
Inflation
The process of filling the balloon envelope with air or gas.
Inflator
A piece of equipment with an engine which sends air into the envelope.
Wind sheer
The circumstance in which wind zones of different velocity and direction mix, causing turbulence.
Wind shadow
An area where ballooning is not affected by a strong wind.
Envelope
The part of the balloon which is inflated with hot air or gas. Mainly made of nylon or polyester. Its diameter is usually between 15m and 18m and it is usually 18m to 20m high.
Observer
A person who officially judges a ballooning contest. An observer accompanies a team to observe that nothing is unfair or unsafe. An observer reports their records to the operation office after an event.
Observer briefing
A short meeting in which the observers are given an explanation of the ballooning event.
Outer temperature
The temperature outside the envelope during a flight.
Mouth
The open part of the envelope into which hot air is blown. Located close to the burner, it is made of fire-resistant cloth.
Carabiner
An oblong metal ring with a spring clip. It is used to attach such things as a burner, basket and tethering rope to the envelope.
Actual weight
The weight of a fully equipped balloon without the fuel, vessels, pilot or passengers.
Controlled zone
A area 200 meters above the ground, designated by the Ministry of Construction and Transportation.
Controlled area
A sky area directly above and within a radius of 9km of an airport set by the Ministry of Construction and Transportation. In the case of a private airport it is up to 3000ft above the ground and for an airport under control of the Ministry of Defence, it is up to 6000ft. NB. The controlled area for Ariake-Saga Airport is 9km.
Key grab race
An attraction game from the United States. In Saga, large car keys are hung from five 10m high poles. Prizes are awarded to those pilots who catch a key. If you are able to catch the central key, you will be presented a HONDA car!
Game map
A map designed for a ballooning contest. Usually maps are on a scale of 1:50,000. A dotted line is drawn every 1 km horizontally and vertically, and North, South, East, and West are shown as 4-digit numbers.
Temperature inside the envelope
The highest temperature is near the top of the envelope.
Deterioration
The process by which balloons become weak in strength and air- proofness. Use in bad conditions like strong wind and rain accelerates deterioration.
Quick release
A device which unfastens a rope instantly.
Crown
The topmost part of the envelope.
Crown ring
A metal ring attached to the crown to serve as a terminal unit of the load tape.
Crown rope
A rope extending from the crown to the basket. It is used in inflating and deflating the envelope.
Crew
A team that flies a balloon. They work together with the pilot to inflate / deflate the envelope and communicate with him/her in flight by giving navigational information. The crew can be said to hold the key to victory in a contest.
Cross wind
The intertwined wind a pilot passes through between two different layers of wind.
Cross country A long-distance flight.
Tethered ballooning
Flying a balloon up to 20 to 30 meters by fastening it with a rope to three or four points, usually done for demonstration or entertainment.
Tethering rope
A rope used to fasten a balloon.
Gore
A piece of cloth used to form an envelope. Each piece of gore is spindle-shaped and is called a panel.
Coil
The coiled pipe on the top of the burner. When the blast bulb is opened, liquid propane gas (LPG) passes through the pipe, vaporizes and ignites the pilot burner.
Tracing chart
A chart used to record the balloon's flight path on the map.
Altimeter
An instrument used to determine the altitude of a balloon. It is required that these be attached to every balloon.
Conex
A type of fire-resistant cloth used at the opening of a balloon. Conex is the Japanese name. Foreign-made cloth is sold under the name Nomex.
Goal
The spot a pilot declares in a pilot-declared game, usually the center of a crossroads or three or more intersections.
Gondola
The basket attached to a balloon.
Compass
A device used to determine geographic direction.
Suspension cable
A cable used to connect the envelope to the basket, usually made of stainless wire.
Thermal
Vertical air currents caused by ground heating that make it more difficult to control the balloon. In the extreme, the downdrafts associated with strong thermals can exceed the ability of a balloon to climb and can thus force a balloon into the ground.
Shaped balloon
A balloon envelope in a non-standard shape e.g. an animal or a commercial product. Interesting to see but weak for a flying, compared with ordinary balloons.
Shroud line
A unit of lines used to pull down the parachute panel
Elevator
A machine used to measure the speed a balloon's ascent and descent.
Signal Flags
Flags set up at the launch site. Each one has a different colour and meaning:
Red for forbidden departure
Green for permission for all the balloons to be inflated
Blue for permission for odd-numbered balloons to be inflated
White for even-numbered balloons to be inflated
Yellow for warning 5 minutes before inflation
Black for a cancelled task
Purple is explained at the task briefing in terms of its meaning.
Cylinder
A container for LPG exclusively used for ballooning, made of aluminium and nearly 90 cm high. A single cylinder is filled with 20kg liquid propane gas weighing about 35kg.
Cylinder jacket
A cover for the cylinder used for protecting passengers and keeping the gas from getting cold in the wintertime.
Cylinder belt
A belt used to fasten the container to the basket.
Skirt
A cylindrical wind breaker put on the bottom of the envelope, made of fire-resistant cloth.
Scoop
A triangular windbreaker.
Sporting license
A license for a pilot issued by FAI
Smooth
A balloon with a smooth-surfaced envelope.
Setting
Preparation before making a flight such as setting the burner and unfolding the envelope.
Soft landing
To land on the ground safe and smoothly.
Target
A spot for dropping a marker, set by the operation committee near the goal or at the launch site. Usually a cross-shaped mark 10 m in length. A pilot drops his/her marker toward the target. A pilot's score is decided by the proximity of this dropped marker to the center of the target.
Task
An event of a ballooning contest.
Task sheet
A record sheet given to each pilot at the briefing. Events, procedures, and regulations are shown on it.
Turbulence
Sudden strong movements of air.
Chase
To follow a balloon until the crew fold it at the landing spot.
Chase car
A car which is used to chase a balloon for the purpose of collection. Large trucks or vans are often used as they can transport a lot of items. A van has the benefit of a roof but you must separate the burner from the basket. On the other hand, the truck has no problem height-wise but is limited in the number of passengers it can carry.
Take-off
To depart
Digit code
A code showing an optional point on the map with a 4-digit number. North, South, East and West can be shown with it.
Debriefing
The time when an observer reports his/her recording to the operation committee after the contest is over.
Deflation
To let out air from the envelope.
Drop line
A handling line
Hard landing
To land on the ground suddenly or under a strong wind. Sometimes the balloon will be pulled by the wind with the basket bouncing.
Nozzle
The most important part of a burner from which vaporized gas is emitted to burn
Pi-bal
A small balloon used by a pilot to get information about wind.
Pi-bal data
A sheet to show information like velocity and direction of the wind by flying a pilot balloon. It is recorded on a concentric circle to show the four directions.
Burner
Burns gas and sends hot air into the envelope to raise the temperature and pressure, make the balloon take shape, and elevate the balloon. A pilot operates his/her balloon by turning the burner on and off in order to make it catch the wind to fly.
Burner check
Making sure there are no problems with the burner in terms of leakage and pressure, after attaching the basket to the envelope.
Pilot
A person who flies a balloon. He/She is required to have a license. It is not always necessary for a pilot to operate the balloon as an amateur can operate it under a pilot's instruction. However, all responsibilities are on the shoulder of the pilot in charge.
Pilot burner
A device which makes a spark to ignite the main burner
Pilot balloon
A small balloon flown before take-off in order to observe weather conditions like the velocity and direction of the wind. It is filled with helium.
Basket
Also called a gondola, it is made of wicker.
Basket cable
Cables/wires used to sustain all the weight of the basket. Two wires are stretched under the basket and their ends connected to the burner and the envelope.
Panel
A sheet of cloth used for an envelope. An ordinary balloon is made of approximately 400 panels sewn together
Parachute lip panel
A parachute-shaped exhaust valve
Handling line
A rope dropped by the pilot before landing so the crew can hold onto or fasten the balloon
Hands off
When several crew members remove their hands at the same time
Hands on
When several crew members hold the balloon steady
Pumpkin
A pumpkin-shaped balloon with each load tape raised
Heating tape
An electric device used to maintain the temperature and internal pressure of the cylinder
Flight distance
The straight-line distance on a map between the departure point and the landing point
Flight time
The time a balloon takes from leaving the ground completely till it lands again after losing its buoyancy with its lip line pulled and stops as a result of having the air inside the envelope removed.
Flight bag
A bag containing utensils necessary for flying e.g. igniter, map, wireless set, distinguisher, whistle.
Briefing
A meeting before a flight. In the case of a contest, this is when the event director explains everything to the pilots. Also called a task briefing
Flex rigid
One of the ways to connect the burner to the basket. Nowadays, the burner is usually fixed to the basket in the shape of a tower using a nylon rope.
Flame out
When the fire of a burner is extinguished
Floating
One of the ways to connect the burner to the basket. The burner is suspended in the basket using a cable. In a rough landing, this can be dangerous as the burner may fall on the pilot so nowadays, the flex rigid method is more popular.
Marker
A 70g bag used in a contest. It is made from nylon cloth and is 180cm long and 10cm wide. A pilot drops it at the target and the distance from the center of the target to the dropped point is measured to decide the point or score.
Landing
To arrive at the ground
Launch site
The departure area. In Saga it is the launch site at the Kase River.
Launch point
The same as the launch site, but sometimes the term is used to show a pilot-declared point of departure
Rip valve
An exhaust valve on top of the envelope, usually called a rip. During flight a pilot operates his/her balloon by opening and closing the rip valve to go up and down. Upon landing and tilting the balloon, air is removed in a burst by opening the valve.
Rip line
A line to open and close the rip valve. It is used inside the basket.
Layout
The position in which a balloon is laid down. The basket is placed on the windward side, and the crown on the lee side
Regulator
A device used to adjust the pressure of gas supply to the pilot burner.
Rozier balloon
A high-end balloon with the features of both a hot-air balloon and a gas balloon. Buoyancy is achieved with helium gas, while elevation is adjusted by controlling the burner.
Road chart
A graph to indicate buoyancy in terms of the temperature inside and outside the envelope and its altitude.
Load tape
A cloth tape sewn into the envelope to sustain the weight charged???
CLP Common Launch Point.
A central point inside the launch site or its vicinity from which things such as flight distance, angles and direction are measured.
GPS Global Positioning System.
A device used to gauge position, velocity, and direction of a balloon in flight via satellite. Inputting a destination enables you to see the lag by an indicated angle.
GMD Gravity Marker Drop.
To drop a marker by removing your hand, not by throwing it down.
C.I.A.
Committee International Aerostatique
F.A.I.
Federation Aeronautique International
N.A.C.
National Aeronautic Association
J.A.A.
Japan Aeronautic Association
N.K.R.
Nippon Kikyu Renmei
NOTAM Notice To Air Men.
According to the laws set by the Ministry of Construction and Transportation, you are required to report an intended flight which might influence other aircraft. Failure of a balloon pilot to inform airplane pilots of his/her flight, might cause an accident. Forbidden areas for balloons to fly include airports, glider ports, and aircraft pilot ports. Only after reporting your flight schedule to the person in charge of these ports can you fly in the sky area. Your flight schedule is sent to all the other aircraft pilots and is called NOTAM.
PIC Pilot In Command
A pilot in charge of an aircraft.
PUT Pilot Under Training
A person being trained to become a pilot
PZ Prohibited Zone
An area in which flight is limited or prohibited. In every contest the event director indicates prohibited zones on the map for pilots. There are three types of PZ:
Red PZ is area where there may be domestic animals, etc. A maximum altitude is also set.
Yellow PZ is an area in which taking off and landing are prohibited.
Blue PZ is an area where a minimum altitude is set.
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The history of ballooningtag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.40052012-08-21T13:58:50Z2012-08-22T13:17:55ZIt was on June 4, 1783 that the Montgolfier brothers from France succeeded in publicly flying their hot-air balloon for the first time in history. In that same year on November 21, Jean Francois Pilat...佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
After that, history saw the invention of the airship and the airplane. As a result, the role of the balloon as a means transportation ended, but ballooning came to be recognized as a sport. In the late 19th and early 20th century, ballooning boomed in popularity..
Until the middle of the 20th century, gas balloons, rather than hot-air ones, had been most popular, as a way to keep hot air in the balloon envelope had yet to be developed. Furthermore, flying a gas balloon proved very expensive, which kept ordinary citizens from participating in the sport.
After World War II, thanks to the development of synthetic fibers and the use of propane gas, Edward Yost succeeded in flying to an altitude of 9,300 ft (nearly 3,000m) in a hot-air balloon. Since then, great advances have been made in ballooning and it has become increasingly popular all over the world as a sky sport.
The first balloon used in Japan was in the Civil War in 1877, when several students of the Marine Corps school built a gas balloon and flew it up in the sky over Tokyo. Japanese balloons were used primarily for military purposes until the end of the World War II. One of the most well-known was the "Fire Balloon", which dropped bombs on the US.
On September 27, 1973, the first Japanese hot-air balloon named 'Ikaros' flew across the sky of Hokkaido, starting the ballooning boom in our country. It was made jointly by a team from Kyoto called the 'Ikaros Shoten Group' and by the exploring circle of Hokkaido University.
In September 1973, the Japan Hot-air Ballooning Federation was established, which was renamed the 'Japan Ballooning Federation' in 1975. This organization has been leading our country's ballooning ever since. Grounds fit for ballooning have been found all over Japan and many various competitions and festivals have come to be held.
It was in 1980 that the first International Balloon Fiesta was held in Saga. Since then it has been held every year. Today it attracts more than 800,000 spectators from all over Japan and is said to be the biggest sky event in Asia. In 1989, Saga hosted the first ever International Hot-air Ballooning Championships.]]>
The Ruins of Yoshinogaritag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.40042012-08-21T13:52:34Z2012-08-22T13:12:34Z Opened as the 2nd National Historic Park in 2001, Yoshinogari Park contains the largest ancient ruins in Japan, dating back to the Yayoi Period (300BC to 300AD). It has a total area of 58 hectares in...佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
Opened as the 2nd National Historic Park in 2001, Yoshinogari Park contains the largest ancient ruins in Japan, dating back to the Yayoi Period (300BC to 300AD).
It has a total area of 58 hectares in which there are several relics of residential areas surrounded by moats.
It takes less than 20 minutes by train from JR Balloon Station or JR Saga Station to reach JR Kanzaki or JR Yoshinogari Stations. The park is about a 10-minute walk from either station.
Why don't you visit it in your free time? Some extra good news! During the Saga International Balloon Fiesta you can enter it free of charge.
The park is also equipped with sites for BBQing and playing sports.
Yoshinogari Historical Park
Location
Kanzaki City and Yoshinogari town
Open
9:00?17:00
Parking during Saga International Balloon Fiesta
9:00 to 17:00 on weekdays
6:00 to 19:00 on national holidays
6:00 to 21:00 on Saturday and Sunday w/ La Montgorlfier Nocturne
A shuttle bus service is available on weekends. Free of charge, it connects JR Kanzaki and JR Yoshinogari Stations with the park.
A one-day coupon is available for 500yen (adults) and 250yen (children), which allows you to take the JR trains at any time and at any station between Kanzaki and the Balloon Station.
Please contact the park office for further information. Telephone 0952-55-9333.
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Karatsu Kunchi Festivaltag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.40032012-08-21T13:51:08Z2012-08-22T13:11:24Z The Karatsu Kunchi Festival is held at almost the same time as the Saga International Balloon Fiesta. JR Karatsu station is about 1 hour from Saga City. Please go and enjoy the magnificent festival i...佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
The Karatsu Kunchi Festival is held at almost the same time as the Saga International Balloon Fiesta. JR Karatsu station is about 1 hour from Saga City. Please go and enjoy the magnificent festival in your spare time! The Karatsu Kunchi Festival schedule is as follows:
Karatsu Kunchi Festival
Schedules
1) Evening Parade
Date and time: Friday, November 2 19:30 to 22:00
Route: Oteguchi → Downtown → Karatsu Shrine
2) Otabisho Parade
Date and time: Saturday, November 3 09:30 to 16:30
Route: Karatsu Shrine → Downtown → Each communities
3) Round-town Parade
Date and time: Sunday, November 4 10:30 to 16:30
Route: Karatsu Shrine → Downtown → Floats Hall
Place
Inside the city of Karatsu（NearJR Karatsu station）
Transportation
1) By JR
Trains run regularly from JR Saga Station and the Balloon Station by the launch site. It takes about an hour to reach Karatsu Station.
2) By bus
Buses run from Saga Station Bus Center. It takes about 1hour 40mins to Karatsu-oteguchi Terminal.
Sights at Karatsu Kunchi Festival
The most impressive event is the Otabisho Parade on the second day. All 14 floats leave Karatsu Shrine and are paraded round the city before they head towards Nishi-no-hama Beach. The way the people drag their floats into the sandy beach is so energetic and spectacular!
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Sightseeing in Saga Citytag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.40022012-08-21T13:47:59Z2012-08-22T13:10:02ZThere are a lot of spots for sightseeing around the launch site. Why not visit some of them?佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
There are a lot of spots for sightseeing around the launch site. Why not visit some of them?
Please contact the Sightseeing Section of Saga City Office for more information.
Telephone 0952-40-7110.
Website http://www.city.saga.lg.jp/en/]]>
THE SANYA-MACHI NIGHTtag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.39992012-08-21T13:32:00Z2012-08-23T01:13:32Z THE SANYA-MACHI NIGHT 2012 This is a big party run by volunteer citizens in cooperation with the Balloon Fiesta. Date & time 19:30 to 21:00, Saturday November 3, 2012 Place Sport Plaza immediately ...佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
THE SANYA-MACHI NIGHT 2012
This is a big party run by volunteer citizens in cooperation with the Balloon Fiesta.
Date & time
19:30 to 21:00, Saturday November 3, 2012
Place
Sport Plaza
immediately north of Mate Plaza, 1006-1 Fujiki, Hyogo-machi, Saga City
Ticket Fee
Charge free（Drinks are available for a fee）. The pilot and crew get an invitation.
Contact
Kamura Accounting Office
Phone: 0952-22-2100
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Kids' Daytag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.39812012-08-21T13:16:48Z2012-08-23T01:05:43Z Kids' Day Fri. Nov 2, 2012 In this event kids can feel the huge balloon, look into the inside, and rise up in the tethered balloon. Children must be so fond of these experiences. If the weather con...佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
Kids' Day
Fri. Nov 2, 2012
In this event kids can feel the huge balloon, look into the inside, and rise up in the tethered balloon. Children must be so fond of these experiences. If the weather condition is good, they will be invited to enter the launch site.
When you want to bring kindergarten or nursery school children, please make an aplication to us. If you want to take your own children, a previous application is not necessary, but please come to the launch site in time for this event.
Please understand that this event may be cancelled in case of bad weather or be held a lilttle before or later than the scheduled time. We may also change this event depending on the number of visitors or the congestion.
Please contact or make an application to:
Hot Air Balloon Saga steering committee.
Tel: (+81) 952-29-9000
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Balloon Schooltag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.39852012-08-21T13:12:00Z2012-08-22T07:56:28Z Balloon School Wed, November 1 to Sun, November 6, 2011 13:00-14:00 (tentative) In this School you will be able to not only touch the huge balloons but also experience such jobs as blowing air int...佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
Balloon School
Wed, November 1 to Sun, November 6, 2011
13:00-14:00 (tentative)
In this School you will be able to not only touch the huge balloons but also experience such jobs as blowing air into the envelope, igniting the burner, sending hot air into it, and finally letting the gigantic balloon stand upright, together with the pilot and his / her crew members. Once you have successfully erected the balloon, you can also work together to let the air out of the envelope and fold it up neatly. Everybody is welcome to attend this class. You will be able to learn the ABC of ballooning with the kind crew members.
※ No reservations are necessary. Please join us in casual clothes as they may get dirty. If you don't wish to join in, you can just watching. Please avoid wearing high heels if you wish to participate.
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Saga International Balloon Fiesta Organizationtag:www.sibf.jp,2007:/eng//12.39872012-06-19T04:40:00Z2012-06-19T04:40:28ZSIBFO, Saga International Balloon Fiesta Organization, is in charge of the Saga International Balloon Fiesta events. It is run mainly by volunteers. We think of hot-air ballooning as a sport and aim to promote and practice it as much as we can.佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
SIBFO, Saga International Balloon Fiesta Organization, is in charge of the Saga International Balloon Fiesta events. It is run mainly by volunteers. We think of hot-air ballooning as a sport and aim to promote and practice it as much as we can. Saga Hot Air Balloon Operation Committee is another organization composed of several local governments, business enterprises and various organizations. They are in charge of preparing the launch site and the surrounding area, and sponsor the events to be held at the launch site. They also aim to promote tourism in Saga through the Saga International Balloon Fiesta. At the same time they believe it to be a good opportunity for volunteer activities and international among the citizens. We thank them for their supporting the Saga International Balloon Fiesta.
We believe we can improve the Saga International Balloon Fiesta by working with these organizations. We would like everyone to know the pleasure of ballooning, so we run many interesting programs like the "Heartful Day" for the disabled and the Kids Day" for children, in co-operation with the above related organizaitions.
Saga International Balloon Fiesta Organization (SIBFO)
（Chairman of SAGA Hot Air Balloon Pilot Association）
Aikihiko OHTA
(Chief Secretary of SAGA Hot Air Balloon Pilot Association）
Seika YOSHIZAWA
(Director of Saga Univ. Balloon Club）
Audit
Kiyotaka OHMA
Mitsuo HIDESHIMA
Event Director
Tetsuya MIZOGUCHI
Chief Secretary
Masayuki TSUTSUMI
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[10/16] 2011 SIBF schedule has been updated.tag:www.sibf.jp,2011:/e//12.52642011-10-16T23:21:56Z2011-10-18T12:57:58Z2011 Saga International Balloon Fiesta schedule has been updated....佐賀バルーンフェスタ組織委員会http://www.sibf.jp/
2011 Saga International Balloon Fiesta schedule has been updated.
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