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"Don't Forget Your Boarding Pass"
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By now you've surely realized that Lighter Than Airway isn't actually an airline, and we aren't really in the business of selling balloon flights. However, the LTAirway team is comprised of commercially rated pilots in the Topeka and Kansas City areas that do sell balloon rides via their own businesses and on their own terms. If you are interested in a hot air balloon ride in Topeka or northeastern Kansas you can find information on the LTAirway team below and contact the individual pilots if you are interested in purchasing a flight. We are also familiar with pilots all across the country, so if you would like a recommendation for a flight in another area please contact us and we will try to put you in touch with a reputable pilot in another area.
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Lighter Than Airway
Pilot: Tony Goodnow
Flights offered in: Topeka / NE Kansas
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In 2007 Tony became the 3rd Goodnow to earn their pilot's certificate, preceded by his mother Connie, and his father Jerry. He grew up around ballooning, crewing with his family as much as possible and taking his first balloon ride at age 2, beginning his flight training at age 14, and making his first solo flight at age 16. |
Breaking Dawn Balloon Flights
Pilot: Lori Hutchinson
Flights offered in: Bonner Springs / NE Kansas
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Lori earned her Private Pilot’s Certificate in 2011 and then went on to earn her Commercial Pilot’s Certificate in 2013. She is a second generation pilot, her father Danny was a balloon pilot in the 80’s and early 90’s. |
Wild Tiger Aerosports
Pilot: Brian Carlson
Flights offered in: Topeka / NE Kansas
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After having been a crew member since he was a child, Brian earned his pilot's certificate in 2007. He has spent the time since sharing his passion for ballooning across the country with family and friends. |
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We are members of the Great Plains Balloon Club, a group of ballooning enthusiasts who share a passion for the sport and encourage anyone interested in ballooning to get involved and keep the true spirit of ballooning alive and well. We also believe that maintaining an active membership in the Balloon Federation of America, a unified voice representing balloonists across the U.S., is a vital step to keep ballooning as an activity that can be experienced by people from all walks of life. |
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A special "Thank You" goes out to all of the landowners across the country who allow balloonists to launch and land on their property. If it wasn't for your hospitality none of this would be possible. We are at the mercy of the winds and consider ourselves lucky to meet so many wonderful people when we drop in uninvited. We hope you have had a pleasant experience and have some photos and special stories of your own to share with your friends and families. |
