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BalloonWinker I've been involved in ballooning my entire life. This is me. This is who I am. This is what I do.

Here we go again. A later start today.
10/05/2024

Here we go again. A later start today.

A few more pictures from our overnight flight.
08/05/2024

A few more pictures from our overnight flight.

It’s midnight. Time to fly!
07/05/2024

It’s midnight. Time to fly!

More pictures from today’s flight. A really pretty morning. The autumn colors were out in full force.
04/04/2024

More pictures from today’s flight. A really pretty morning. The autumn colors were out in full force.

Hangin’ with my buddy Carrick of Sunrise Balloons. We’re flying a Kavanagh B-350 over Queenstown, New Zealand. Excellent...
02/04/2024

Hangin’ with my buddy Carrick of Sunrise Balloons. We’re flying a Kavanagh B-350 over Queenstown, New Zealand. Excellent morning!

Recovery team arrived just in time for the landing. Then we all stood around while Willie packed everything away. 🤣😂 Gre...
12/10/2023

Recovery team arrived just in time for the landing. Then we all stood around while Willie packed everything away. 🤣😂 Great result Germany 1! See everyone in ABQ.

Germany-1 chase is finally on the road. Should catch up to Eimers/Eimers later tonight. Go team!
09/10/2023

Germany-1 chase is finally on the road. Should catch up to Eimers/Eimers later tonight. Go team!

09/10/2023

Scene from the Sunday night balloon glow.

We have a race! The launch has begun.
08/10/2023

We have a race! The launch has begun.

It’s starting to happen…
07/10/2023

It’s starting to happen…

Breaking news. The Gordon Bennett launch sequence. Weather looks good for the launch tomorrow.
06/10/2023

Breaking news. The Gordon Bennett launch sequence. Weather looks good for the launch tomorrow.

UltraMagic celebrated 40 years in business with an awesome party. So happy to receive an invite and also be able to make...
05/03/2023

UltraMagic celebrated 40 years in business with an awesome party. So happy to receive an invite and also be able to make it to Igualada. It was a reunion of friends, old and new. Flying is Magic.

06/12/2022

One year ago today I was in a balloon floating over Mt. Kilimanjaro. An incredible experience, for sure. Here is a short video of our trip.

Making the burner noise this morning in Cappadocia. 140+ ride balloons today.
10/10/2022

Making the burner noise this morning in Cappadocia. 140+ ride balloons today.

Yesterday was a big day for me. 1. I flew over Mt. Kilimanjaro 2. Personal altitude record 24,007’3. Qualified for the F...
07/12/2021

Yesterday was a big day for me.
1. I flew over Mt. Kilimanjaro
2. Personal altitude record 24,007’
3. Qualified for the FAI Gold badge
4. Crossed 1,000 hours of balloon piloting time.
Quite the celebration last night.

We have added one more balloon to our fleet. This is an UltraMagic N180 named “Kilimanjaro.” One guess what we will be d...
08/10/2021

We have added one more balloon to our fleet. This is an UltraMagic N180 named “Kilimanjaro.” One guess what we will be doing with it. Stay tuned in December.

I’m going to be interviewed in a few minutes on this mornings live show from Fiesta field. Channel 13 if you are in town...
03/10/2021

I’m going to be interviewed in a few minutes on this mornings live show from Fiesta field. Channel 13 if you are in town.

America’s Challenge is about to happen.
02/10/2021

America’s Challenge is about to happen.

Day 1 at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. First ever dawn patrol. Fantastic start to the Fiesta.
02/10/2021

Day 1 at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. First ever dawn patrol. Fantastic start to the Fiesta.

Beautiful flight this morning at Snowmass, CO. Floating around in the bowl at 8,000 ft for two hours.
11/09/2021

Beautiful flight this morning at Snowmass, CO. Floating around in the bowl at 8,000 ft for two hours.

U.S. Nationals - flight slot #3 - it’s game on with five tasks called.
10/08/2021

U.S. Nationals - flight slot #3 - it’s game on with five tasks called.

U.S. Nationals - flight #2 - Monday evening - also canceled. Instability and significant outflow. And smoke. Tuesday is...
10/08/2021

U.S. Nationals - flight #2 - Monday evening - also canceled. Instability and significant outflow. And smoke. Tuesday is looking better.

We are at the U.S. National Championships for a few days. Things are getting off to a slow start. Flight #1 just cancel...
09/08/2021

We are at the U.S. National Championships for a few days. Things are getting off to a slow start. Flight #1 just cancelled due to wind and smoke.

Day 1 for Fredrick in Flight was a big hit. Light winds and an opportunity for the entire crew to ride made for a great ...
25/06/2021

Day 1 for Fredrick in Flight was a big hit. Light winds and an opportunity for the entire crew to ride made for a great morning.

Out flying in Pagosa Springs, Colorado this weekend with some friends. We are off to a great start.
18/06/2021

Out flying in Pagosa Springs, Colorado this weekend with some friends. We are off to a great start.

13/07/2020

Day 2 flight in Crested Butte. Another spectacular day of flying in the mountains.

11/07/2020

Day 1 flight in Crested Butte Colorado. Fantastic! See you tomorrow for Day 2.

26/05/2020

Back in the air on a perfect Colorado morning! Feels great.

16/02/2020

Another picture of last nights balloon glow. (We are the little guy on the right.)

15/02/2020

Balloon glow this evening at Steamboat Springs ski area in Colorado. Great weather, lots of fun. Oceanic (in the foreground) was a big hit.

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