I have been involved in ballooning since 2000 and flying balloons since 2007 with nearly 1,300 hours as Pilot in Command and have flown in 11 states as well as Canada and Finland. Some of my most memorable flights were the 11 high-altitude, long-distance flights where I flew a total of 2,100 miles and above 17,000 feet. Also, I have flown 20 pre-dawn flights. What I enjoy the most is when I can share the experience of flight with others.