Ondrej KOSTRHUN - Czech Republic
Biography
I am a second-generation balloon pilot from the Czech Republic with over 1,200 flight hours. I’ve been flying hot air balloons since 2015 and earned my gas balloon license in 2024.
I represented the Czech Republic at two FAI Junior World Hot Air Balloon Championships – finishing 7th in 2016 and 14th in 2021. I currently rank 7th nationally and regularly compete in both Czech and international events.
Beyond competition, I run FlyBalloon.cz, a company providing scenic flights, teambuilding experiences and branded balloon promotions.
I enjoy the art of precision flying and the peaceful moments in the sky. Ballooning is not just a sport for me – it’s a lifelong passion shared across generations in my family.
FAI World Championships and World Air Games
| Year | Event | Country | Location | Ranking | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5th FAI Junior World Hot Air Balloon Championship | Poland | Leszno | 14 | 552 |
| 2016 | 3rd FAI Junior World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2016 | Lithuania | Marijampole | 7 | 673 |
Competition History
| Year | Event | Country | Location | Ranking | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | XVIII MAZURSKIE ZAWODY BALONOWE, 41. BALONOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI | Poland | Ełk i okolice | 4 | 669 |
| 2024 | Czech Balloon Trophy 2024 | Czech Republic | Jindřichův Hradec | 7 | 626 |
| 2019 | Open Czech Nationals 2019 | Czech Republic | Jindrichuv Hradec | 9 | 605 |
Poland
Lithuania
Czech Republic