Taking to the Air

I am very lucky to have been active in the world of hot air ballooning in Central Illinois. Besides the thrill of flight, we have made many great friends. One of our good friends/balloon pilots, Jim Ireland, treated Susan and I to a hot air balloon flight over Logan County Illinois. About a week or so later, Jim flew his 1000th hour, and we were able to be there to witness that milestone. Here are a few pics from those flights.

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Looking up into the envelope as Jim adds a little heat at takeoff

Look out, that shadow is chasing us

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The other balloon that was flying tonight.jpg In Lincoln, it is usually a group fly

Another shot of our shadow as we take off at Lincoln Lakes in Lincoln Illinois

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