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In 1992 Steve
& Connie Lambert, (pictured on left) created SkyScapes Balloon Tours to provide private flights
for families and couples. They lived in Orlando and their goal was to provide their passengers with a
personal touch, catering to you, rather than placing you in with another group.
Steve and Connie since have moved to
Anderson,
SC and started SkyScapes of America
and still offer balloon rides as well as travel all through out the country.
SkyScapes
Balloon Tours is currently operated by Thompson Aire.
First let us say that we are very picky about our pilots. Not only do we want a
pilot who's safety record is spotless but someone who has amazing flight skills
that will simply astound you while making it look like they are not even
trying. Another thing we look for when choosing a pilot is personality. Are
you going to have a good time spending an hour or more with this person. There
are many skillful pilots in the Orlando area, but my boots have more personality
than some of them.
Capt Jeff A Thompson.
Jeff has been flying balloons for well over
30 years and still show up every morning with a huge grin on my face to go fly.
This has been his passion since he was 15 years old. He is ranked as one of the
best competition pilots in the country with Mutable top 20 finishes in the
country as well as regional and state titles. He is out to fly every day that
we operate. It is more than a passion to him it is an obsession. We are
creating memories that you will treasure as well as share with your friends and
family for the rest of your life.
Capt Jon A
Thompson
Jon has been
flying balloons for almost 30 years. A top competitive pilot as well as
spending over 20 years flying corporate balloons around the country such as
Pepsi, Kellogg's, AC-Delco, General Motors Jose Cuervo and currently operates a
balloon for the
Children's Miracle Network. Jon
has seen all aspects of balloon flight, He enjoys his flying and sharing it
with others. His personality will entertain you and his flight skills will
amaze.
Capt Doug
Cleghorn
Doug started
in Ballooning here in the central Florida area back in the early 80's! Yes he
too has been flying balloon for nearly 30 years. Are you starting to see a
trend here? He was involved with the Church Street balloon team in the
beginning. Flying passenger flights most of his years he has perfected the
program. Doug is a perfectionist and we like that in a pilot. Great charm and
excellent pilot skills make him a wonderful addition to our pilot staff.
Private
flights are available 7 days a week, weather permitting. Advance reservations
are required. Since we only schedule one flight per day, we recommend
booking when you have a date in mind to be sure the date you wish is open.
What
separates us from the other balloon companies?
Our niche is as mentioned
above, Private Flights.
This guarantees you and your party will be the only
passengers in the basket (aside from your pilot, of course!). You may find other
companies who carry several passengers in one basket (some up to
as many as 18 passengers) which makes a
"cozy flight of strangers".
If
you are looking for that special, romantic adventure, our flights are
unequalled. Come fly with us...
Don't
miss your opportunity of a lifetime
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Online Now!
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