Air-ristocrat Balloon Rides

09/02/2026

Nice flight over town.
Landed in some scrub brush north of the industrial by the Blindman.

08/23/2026

This happens around Red Deer all the time.

The wind seems calm. Why aren’t the balloons flying?

Right at the surface, winds may be calm or light. Just above the surface, they can be much stronger or even travelling in a different direction. This rapid change in wind speed or direction is called wind shear, and it can make conditions unsuitable for a balloon flight.

Those stronger winds can also sometimes mix down to the surface unexpectedly, creating challenging launch or landing conditions.

That’s one reason a beautiful, calm morning at the launch field doesn’t necessarily mean conditions are safe to fly.

08/16/2026

Holy Sh... Jesus.
We got to fly today!

08/14/2026

Ok fellas, this little gizmo is your justification to your wife for never throwing anything out of your garage.
It's a bbq rotisserie motor that hasn't fit any bbq we've owned for 18 years.
Today it lives again.
This is the prop I'm refinishing for my inflation fan.
(Yes, I have had too much time on my hands)
https://youtube.com/shorts/KNuhBKYUeHc?si=ySkQMP2f92wdWmi-

08/13/2026

So what does a balloon pilot do when he finds his area has decided to become a rain forest?
Rebuild an inflation fan.

08/11/2026

It's starting to look like I have to leave Red Deer to get some good weather this summer😮‍💨.
Left a thunderstorm this morning at 330 and drove to an awesome chair flight with Mike and his family in Ft. Mcleod.

07/27/2026

Fun little road trip today for a walk in balloon at Red Willow.
Kris got to go in and my ace crew Jace made me look good.

07/23/2026

Uuggh!
As a salesman I make a good plumber.
We will be at the airshow tomorrow night to celebrate the start with our accessible basket.
Friday night only.
Come out and support a local event if you can.

https://www.reddeerregionalairshow.com/