Butler Ballooning

04/13/2025

Had an amazing first flight of the season today!! Covered 15 miles under blue skies with visibility to Pittsburgh! Every flight is different. Today we saw hawk chicks close up in a large nest. Parents were out hunting for breakfast. We also had this appear under us. Seems to be part of a cultivating cult!! hahaha...see what i did there?? Couldn't resist the pun!!

02/08/2025

Season 2025 price for April 1 open will be $325 pp $1800 private flight
VALENTINE SALE on now $250pp, $1400 private flight for 2 to 6 people. 7 if children present
butlerballooning.com

12/26/2024

Christmas carrolers Philippines style!! Midnight Christmas eve is greeted with fireworks and occasional gun fire!! In American style, I gave the singers a nice tip.....so they reappeared 2 more times, and showed up at my hotel room next day!! A land where cash is truly King!! Merry Christmas to all from 84 degrees with ocean at 78 today. Butler will look good in spring!!

12/03/2024

Love PA but hate winter!!.....4 months in Philippines...now at south end of Cebu island in a province with no foreigners...80degree ocean 20yds from door...hooked up with locals I met for a night of jamming/,karaoke in a very poor home. Some of the most fun loving people on earth, and EVERYONE sings....whether they should or not....old electric guitar and drums made of recycled metal!! Be a traveler....not a tourist!! Still selling discount Christmas flight certificates online!! Dig deep and buy me bbq pig for New Years!! Thanks for all the support from so many great passengers in 2024!! Flying neighbors is a whole new experience after over 50000 tourists from mixed locations. I love PA and all it's kind people!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
ps....living here is cheaper than winter in Butler....sort of a twofer!!!

10/22/2024

We did a one off sunset flight as it was only way to accommodate this Leonardo Di Caprio stunt doubles engagement proposal. I bought a dozen 🌹 roses for him to present during landing champagne 🍾 celebration. High School sweethearts who went the distance. He totally surprised her saying this was her birthday gift!! It was an honor to share their special moment.

10/18/2024

This morning, same as all flights since the temps dropped, visibilities are incredible...could see all the tall buildings of Pittsburgh, and past to the Ohiopyle!!! 90 miles!!

10/07/2024

Fall colors are happening!! Magic flight yesterday including a splash and dash on the surface of Lake Arthur as we covered 20 miles on my birthday. Landed on a farmer named Ike's field to discover it was also HIS birthday!! The sunrise just after takeoff was SPECTACULAR!!! Many openings on weekdays...weekends for Oct are full.

09/17/2024

Recently had the pleasure of flying Jeremy and Angie, owners of the amazing site "Discover the Burgh" where they detail over 1300 experiences unique to Pittsburgh for locals and tourists alike. Here is their experience in their own words. (Jeremy is a better writer than I am!!) FB wont let me post the link directly to the article, but its worth clicking the link below.......especially for those days you hear "There's nothing to do today we haven't already done" discovertheburgh.com

09/11/2024

After over 5000 flights in 5 countries, there aren't many flights with a "first time" experience for me. Today, we flew across the east end of Lake Arthur ending up on a remote farm nestled in the forest. It had been a great time with 5 exceptionally fun guests. Crew arrived and knocked on the farmers door to get permission. She drove out in her small 4x4 to where we landed. As she got out and walked towards us, one of my passengers walked towards her...they each broke in a big smile and hugged each other. They have been friends since grammer school!! Each flight is unique and one never knows what to expect when landing on private property....but every single landing here in Butler has been welcomed with a smile, and kindness from our local hard working farmers!! I may be a recent transplant, but I've fallen in love with the people of PA. My kind of people!!

09/03/2024

Fall Colors are coming!!! Incredible photo opportunities at no additional charge! Bookings are climbing fast (see what i did there?) Book now at butlerballooning.com (i want your money) Fly with one of the most experienced balloon pilots in the world....over 50,000 flown in 5 countries...come join my survivors club!!

08/23/2024

Landed at south parking lot of Lake Arthur Moraine State Park today!!! Another stellar flight landing as if on a carton of eggs.

08/14/2024

BOOKING SEPT ONLY SUNSET FLIGHTS FALL COLORS ARE COMING!!!

in addition to sunrise flights. Sunset is $350pp due to the fact higher temperatures mean smaller loads can be carried. Sunrise flights continue to be $300pp

06/28/2024

06/19/2024

The eyes dont lie......tick this one off the bucket list!!!

BOOK NOW!! SALE THIS WEEK!! CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICE!!
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06/15/2024

Bliss is found by those who seek it

CONNOQUESSING TWP — Reaching heights of 2,500 feet in the air, Daniel Claudon’s vessel has no flight service, no bathrooms and no seat belts. However, in more than 5,000 hours of flight time over deca...

06/01/2024