Flight Journal

40 Years of Flying

August 11, 2024

Buzzard's Glory crew gathered for Susan's 40th anniversary celebration

Event: 40th Anniversary of Susan's Commercial Pilot License

August 11, 1984 I got my Commercial hot air balloon pilots license.

Yesterday, 40 years later, we celebrated with a morning flight and an evening flight!

So many who've crewed in the past years showed up for the flight and after we had a celebration at my house.

Thank you to all the crew who've been a part of this wonderful family through all the many, many years.

A very special thanks to Michelle, Jessi and Chris for organizing and cooking all the food.

Preparing the balloon for the 40th anniversary flight
Crew packing the balloon envelope after the flight
Buzzard's Glory crew working together with the balloon envelope
View from the balloon basket during the anniversary flight
Evening view from the balloon during the anniversary celebration
Friends sharing the balloon basket during the anniversary flight
Hot air balloons flying over the neighborhood during the anniversary flight
Crew working with the balloon envelope

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