Instructional Flight with Bob

 

 

This flight was my first flight with Bob, who was giving me a great instructional flight over Marysville, Ohio

 

My First Flight in my New Balloon

Made my first flight in my new balloon with the help of my rookie crew and fellow pilot Meredith who was willing to fly with me so I felt comfortable with my new balloon and areas landing spots. 

Second Inflation

 

 

 

Inflated my balloon for the second time in a near by park with the help of a few friends and my mom. It was a great feeling having my mom present for this. Cause without her, I wouldn't be a hot air balloon pilot today.

 

The First Inflation of my Balloon

With the help of my brother Ryan, my friend Anthony and a fellow local pilot. I was able to inflate my balloon for the first time in a small field in Hilliard.

MAY 2013

The Drive Down to Austin Texas

Took me 22 hours to drive down to Austin, spent a few days with my good friend David in Austin to get everything together and organized for my drive back to Ohio. I made it back to Ohio in 18 hours straight through. The drive completely exhausted me. But it was totally worth it. After many many years of wishing to have my own balloon. I finally had it.

 

 
Dick is the Pilot I bought my first balloon from
 

 

All packed up and ready for the long drive home

 

May 2013