BCE-Field of Flight

Battle Creek Enquirer coverage of the annual Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival

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Tonight's balloon launch: canceled on account of high winds.

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Tonight's balloon launch at 2012 Field of Flight is on hold until 7:30 p.m.

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Balloons on the rise. Some pilots lifted off from A Drive South at Carver Road. The action is south of B.C. http://t.co/GQsAjpjD

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Balloons to launch shortly on a four-task flight. They'll launch west of Battle Creek; targets on south side.

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This morning's balloon launch is delayed until after 7 a.m. by weather

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Balloons will fly from the airport tonight. They'll be heading out about 7 p.m.

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Field of Flight balloon launch on hold 'til at least 7 p.m. because of wind conditions.

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Great morning for ballooning. Pilots were put through the paces with four tasks, from Springfield to East Leroy. http://t.co/HJ5cGr68

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Balloon launch is set for today: Pilots will launch from northwest of airport, fly southwest to areas near Binder Park Zoo.

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Just in: No balloon launch tonight. Winds too high for safe flying.

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We're getting our first photos in from the balloon competition this morning. http://t.co/L0f3e1Du

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Pilots are heading out to launch sites SW of Battle Creek. Quick winds will carry them NE over the city. Beautiful day to fly.

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A 3-part task has been ordered up for this morning's Field of Flight balloon launch. More details shortly.

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First competitive balloon launch of Field of Flight 2012 is delayed by high winds aloft. Next pilot briefing momentarily #balloons2012

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Balloons will fly into the field at airport beginning at 7:30.

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Nick Donner wins Field of Flight. Brother Chase Donner second.

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Balloon pilots are flying 3 part task from the north side of Battle Creek to the south.

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Fly in task cancelled because of high wind. Glow still scheduled.

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Blue Angels off the ground.

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Blue Angels scheduled to leave Battle Creek at 6:30 pm. Balloon glow and fireworks tonight.