“Captain’s Blog”
First engagement flight of 2007
Sunday, July 15, 2007
This morning’s flight was a very special one. We had onboard our 12th engagement since starting The Lake Geneva Balloon Company in 2002.
Flying with us today was Todd and Tammy. Todd told Tammy
Sunrise over Powers Lake
Monday, May 28, 2007
Morning flights are my favorite flight time. Today’s winds were light and variable on the surface and out of the NE at 8-9 mph at 500 feet and above. We launched from my children’s school, The
Celebrating two couple’s anniversaries
Friday, May 25, 2007
Our company was founded after I purchased a balloon flight for my wife and I in celebration of our 10th wedding anniversary. Next month, we’ll celebrate 20 years of matrimony and 10 years as
2nd Flight of 2007
Sunday, March 18, 2007
One of the truly satisfying aspects of being a commercial hot air balloon pilot involves the training of student pilots. It is also one of the most serious aspects. When a member of my crew is
1st Flight of 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Winter is one of my favorite times of the year to fly. Landing spots are more plentiful, there are no mosquitos and you can fly for hours because you use less fuel in the winter.
This morning I
Do you remember the old TV show “Star Trek”? One of my favorite parts was when Captain Kirk opened and closed the show with his “Captain’s Log”.
Like Captain Kirk, we’ll use our “Captain’s Blog” to give our readers a sense of the adventure... we’re on a mission and we want you to follow along every step of the way.
Sincerely,
John C. Trione
John C. Trione -- Pilot / Owner
