Biography

Ayberk Okan

Hot air balloon pilot 

Born and raised in Istanbul / Türkiye.

Started linguistic studies in Balmumcu private experimental high school.

Studied French literature in Z.K.Ü 

Studied ancient Greek literature and Latin in Istanbul Üniversitesi 

Became a hot air balloon private pilot in 2012

Worked as a co-pilot and navigational assistant in commercial operations in Cappadocia region till 2015 

Became a commercial pilot in 2016 

Worked as a balloon pilot in Cappadocia , Hierapolis / Pamukkale , Dubai and Bosnia I Herzegovina with various capacity balloons.

Holder of a private hot air ballooning company in Bosnia I Herzegovina 

Holder of national hot air balloon pilot licence in Group D 

Holder of EASA hot air balloon pilot license in Group D 

Performing artist in painting , sculpture and photography fields.

I like to share moments with other pilot friends and learn from their experiences , I consider myself always a student of air and of life.

 

Ayberk Okan