About Us

     THE START

 What started as a gift 14 years ago turned into a passion and career. My wife and I went on a hot air balloon ride after she gifted me tickets for my birthday. The experience ignited a desire to become a hot air balloon pilot. I started as part of the crew and within a year was a certified hot air balloon pilot. I worked my way from flying smaller balloons to eventually flying larger balloons. 

Ballooning was just another aspect of aviation that I loved. My love of aviation and flying started when I was a young child and never left. I’ve been a licensed pilot for over two decades and flown airplanes for fun and for work. The transition to ballooning was made easy by the joy and excitement that comes from it. Now I hope to share the remarkable experience of flying on a hot air balloon with you. 

SAFETY IN THE SKY 

At Midwest Ballooning Adventures we pride ourselves on our commitment to safety. Our pilots are the best in the industry with a minimum of 1000 flight hours. We are dedicated to refining and improving our craft. We believe in annual recurrent training with our pilots just as the airlines do. Also, our pilots are required to maintain a medical, which is currently above the standard. We strive for excellence with our approach to safety and ways to improve the passenger experience.