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Pilot: Jim Makowski Troy Township., Ohio Purple with a fan of colors up one side and down the other
Aerostar 105,000 cu ft
Jim became interested in ballooning in 1990, the year he moved to Bainbridge Township. That Memorial Day weekend the Blossom Time balloons flew over his home several times. He started crewing for Bill Cloninger in 1999 and in 2007 trained for his pilot’s license in the Heber Valley at the Balloon School in Park City, UT. One of his most memorable flying experiences is the beauty of that valley at 2000 feet. Other memorable experiences include flying at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in 2010, 2012, 2014, & 2021 with 500 other balloons. He has also flown in a number of events around Ohio as well as in other states. He has flown in Temecula, CA and the desert area around Ocotillo Wells, CA. Part of his joy in ballooning is being able to share his sport with others.
Pilot: Eugene Kenyo Streetsboro, Ohio
Zig-zag pattern of red, yellow, green, royal and navy blue colors Balloonworks AX7 77,000 cu ft
Eugene is back again at the Blossom Time Balloon Festival with an Adventurous Spirit. He got his start in ballooning in 1991 when he began crewing for local pilots, Terry Wasson & Craig Lucas. He began lessons and received his private pilot license in 2001. His crew consists of his wife Lauren, daughters Kate and Brooke, and friends Tim White, Mark and Jane Shaw, and Christine Sajen.
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