2025 Pilot Bios



Irish Rover

Mike Boylan

Washington, IL

Sponsored by

Mike and Dana Clary


Years Flying Balloons - 34


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


Traveling and minor yard work.


Why did you become a pilot?


I saw it and decided that is what I want to do.


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


Waiting on the right weather.


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


Being an introverted IT guy, Ballooning has allowed me to meet and learn about other people.


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


It is a great social event in that it takes for or five people to put a flight together, chase, pack up, and celebrate.