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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.