2025 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?


Spending time with my family and friends and traveling.


Why did you become a pilot?


I got my license after my husband Dave received his license and took me for my first balloon ride. I then decided that I wanted to learn to fly!


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


The weather and have crew to allow me to fly.


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


I have met so many great people with long time friendships.


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


Safety is always first. make sure the passengers need to dress appropriately because do not know where you are going to land.