About
It all started back in 2018…
… after taking a Virgin Balloon flight and getting to know the pilot who offered to let me crew for him in exchange for learning everything I could about Ballooning. He introduced me to other pilots with whom I flew, and I went through both Private and Commercial exams during that winter, in the off season. I passed all 5 exams – Air Law, Meteorology, Navigation, Human Performance and Balloon Systems.
In 2019 I purchased my own Balloon, lovingly called ‘Outright/Blackout,’ to fly when I wasn’t working as a Pilot Under Training (PUT). This enabled me to gain a good deal of flight time under my belt I then went to a local Balloon Instructor who helped to guide me in completing the required exercises for my Flight test and acquire my Private licence. Then, just over a year or so later, I qualified for my Commercial licence and I can now fly all over the world.
Best wishes and happy flights
Alex
I took my First Balloon flight with Mark Shemilt from Basingstoke in a Cameron A400 Virgin Balloon. I remember feeling rather nervous to start with but then being absolutely encapsulated by the whole experience. I then started crewing and jumped in the basket any time there was space.
After realising that I couldn't keep building hours quickly without having my own balloon. I spoke with a friend and local pilot, who after some negotiations agreed to sell me Outright/Blackout. This helped me to do plenty more training flights and eventually achieve my license!
Mission
To fly in as many countries as possible, sharing the wonder of ballooning with passengers and crowds worldwide. We want to bring the joy of balloon flights to every horizon, proving that the sky has no borders
Vision
Values
- Global - ready to operate in any country or climate
- Integrity - maintaining the highest standards of honesty and professionalism at any altitude
- Vibrancy - celebrating the colour and inspiration that hot air balloons bring to the world