Biography

Phil has been flying hot air balloons for more than 25 years.  He started directing competitions in 2000 and has been involved with the direction and operations of 47 competitions.  Phil also operates the hot air balloon company Altitude Endeavors, FAA certified repair station Thermal Air Repair, and the corporate advertising & event management company Aviation Endeavors.

Competition History
Year Event Country Location Ranking Average
2024Flag City BalloonFest 2024United StatesFindlay, OH3781
2024Angola Balloons AloftUnited StatesAngola, IN11559
20242024 BFA US National ChampionshipUnited StatesLongview, Texas34493
2023Angola Balloons AloftUnited StatesAngola, Indiana5772
2023Michigan ChallengeUnited StatesHowell, MI4882
20232023 BFA US National ChampionshipUnited StatesLongview, Texas9698