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Ranch Boss
I've lived in Indianola, Iowa since 1968, caught the ballooning bug then, crewed during the Nationals, became a pilot in...
Worked as crew for a small ride operator. He trained me to fly.
Crewing
Long story... a lifetime chase... coming into fruition. Better over beers.
My dad
I started crewing for Hot air balloons in Indianola in 1986 and continued clear up to 7 years ago when...
Family
Started crewing in 1981. Became a pilot in 1995
At age 3 I saw my first balloon fly over my house and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Started volunteering as local crew for Freedom Weekend Aloft at Donaldson Center in Greenville, SC you n 1981 at 10...
Was on GTBR board for several years, crewed many years before that in East Tx now living in Nashville
Related to Tom and Jessica
Was born into it because of my dad
I got a balloon ride and was caught hook, line and sinker.
Second generation pilot
I first started with taking pictures of hot air balloons. Then my interest in ballooning grew.
Local event in Natchez,MS have been actively involved for 30 years ....
Have been crewing 3 years. Have had 5 hours LTA instruction. Have Commercial airplane and glider. Editor for AAAA Cloud...
Have been crewing for many years and working on private certificate and am a student status currently.
I started crewing for a ballooning company.
I went to the Albuquerque balloon festival, had a great time and am looking forward to obtaining my license.
From attending aviation events with my dad and then crewing for Dave
Started as crew and now have my commercial rating!
My first event was 1984 balloon first chasing at 3 months old
Family friend
Student
Midwest Balloon Rides flew over our house. We chased. The rest is history.
25+ balloons landed in my backyard when I was a kid.
Tom
Crewed for family at the age of 5.
I am very new at this.
