On November 16th, the 2025 National Hot Air Balloon Open officially opened at the Jinhu Grand Lawn in Wuyi County, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province. The 7-day competition attracted 90 aviation enthusiasts from across the country, forming 30 teams. All participating equipment consisted of AX-7 professional competition balloons, standing 24 meters tall with a balloon volume of 2200 cubic meters. The competition included several events testing precision and control skills, such as self-selected target flight, waltz flight, and elbow flight. Results will be included in the 2025 individual points system, and the top three finishers will receive a Class D hot air balloon racing license.
In addition to the competitive events, the competition also included a variety of activities, such as the pre-competition Flower Field Hot Air Balloon Music Carnival, the opening night's cultural performance in the ancient city, and the city's fire-breathing parade on the 17th, allowing citizens to experience the charm of hot air balloons up close. Wuyi, with its stable weather and open airspace, combined the competition with local resources such as hot springs and scenic spots, promoting the deep integration of aviation sports and cultural tourism.
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