DIAMOND GIRL Pilot: Ken Kus, Auburn, Ohio
Blue, white, red diamond patterns Aerostar RX 8, 90,000 cu ft
Ken is a local pilot who has logged over 400 hours as Pilot in Command. He was the 2000 NOBPA Rookie of the Year and won the NOBPA Club Championship in 2003 & 2008, helped by a win here in 2008. He also enjoyed participating in the BFA Longjump Competition in 2003 & 2004, flying at altitudes up to 12,500 ft and covering 188 miles in 4 hours. Ken is self-employed and works as a service contractor in the northern Ohio area.
With the retirement of Craig Lucas this year, Ken has taken over as Balloonmeister.
SILVER WINGS
Pilot: Luke Russell, Auburn Township, Ohio
Blue with multiple colored stripes and numerous silver birds Kubicek AX 8, 90,000 cu. ft. Luke received his pilot's license in August of 2006. Since then, he has flown in a number of balloon events across America both on his own and as a Re/Max pilot. He has also flown in Mexico. Luke owns and operates the Falcon’s Nest balloon repair station in Auburn Township. He is also the area sales representative for Kubicek Balloons based in the Czech Republic. He has over 300 hours as Pilot-in- Command.
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