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Why is it that every hot air balloon landing that is not in the middle of an open field makes headlines in our local news?
A hot air balloon is allowed to land just about anywhere the pilot sees fit, without putting his passengers and himself in danger. That goes for residential areas, near airports, if there is no other place, on the parking lot of a mall or even on a road.
Why does it have to be called an emergency if it isn't one? Because it sounds more important, sells better, gets more attention and because we just love to put negativity onto anything we can.
And don't forget those dramatic comments from people nearby who are shocked or see things that aren't. And so far, the last three reported "non-regular" landings have been downgraded to just about normal.
Has anybody ever been in Albuquerque? There, the people come out of their houses and help pack up the balloon, motorists wait until they can drive again. No police, no fire department, just an everyday occurrence.
Roger von Dach
