2024 Pilot Bios



Heaven Bound

Jim House

Mackinaw, IL

Sponsored by

Automation International


Years Flying Balloons - 36


When you are not flying, what do you enjoy doing?


BBQ 'ing


Why did you become a pilot?


Seemed captivating


What do you find is the most challenging about flying a hot air balloon?


Weather and finding a good landing spot


Short description of something interesting that ballooning has allowed you to do?


To thrill thousands of people at every event .


What do you most want the public to know/understand about hot air balloons and flying them?


It is a great experience