2024 Pilot Bios



Sunsational

Kathy Reineke

MAHOMET, IL

Sponsored by

Education Personnel Federal Credit Union


Years Flying Balloons - 41


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


Hanging out with my family and friends, traveling, exercising and gardening.


Why did you become a pilot?


I decided to get my license after my husband got his license and took me for a ride.


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


Navigating the winds to get to a specific destination is challenging!


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


I have traveled worldwide with our special shaped balloon Peg Leg Pete seeing beautiful places and meeting new people. It never gets old!


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


Anyone can get involved in the sport. It's a great way to meet people, have fun and see the world from a whole different perspective!