Journey to flight: Albuquerque native Tristan MacLean has spent a lifetime learning to pilot hot air balloons
Albuquerque native Tristan MacLean purchased his first hot air balloon while still in college.
Tristan MacLean will pilot during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta for the fourth time.
Albuquerque native Tristan MacLean is one of the many pilots at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Tristan MacLean, right, works with his crew on a hot air balloon.
Pilot Tristan MacLean readies his hot air balloon for take off.
Tristan MacLean, center, learned to love hot air ballooning. He is seen with Richard Abruzzo, at right.
Tristan MacLean fell in love with hot air ballooning at a young age. Today, he will be one of the hundreds of pilots flying at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
