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2024 Participating Pilots

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Primary Pilots A-D

Banner Number Pilot Name City State Country Balloon Name(s) Main Launch Site
202 Abel, Jeffrey (Jeff) Haslet TX USA IMoN8 M8
561 Abrams, Nicholas Albuquerque NM USA Cowboy’s Dream M8
552 Adelsberger, Kurt Mesquite NV USA New Adventure D5
455 Adie, Martin Edgewood NM USA Hopscotch T5
293 Adler, David Yuma AZ USA Teddy Twins, Bud E Beaver Q2
101 Akin, Jason (JB) Rio Rancho NM USA 8-Bit, Little Bit U4
329 Aley, David (Dave) Albuquerque NM USA Afternoon Delight R7
457 Alves De Souza, Jose Eduardo (Eduardo Libra) Barueri, São Paulo Brazil Cockoo Mag U6
022 Anderson, Allen Minden NV USA Pixie Styx, Fjell Pixie H1
164 Anderson, Dennis (Denny) Ankeny IA USA J.A.B III (Just Another Balloon ) J11
046 Anger, Frank Belden MS USA America Q3
124 Appenzeller, Allan (Al) Indianola IA USA Tied Together J8
456 Ary, George Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo Brazil Steggy U7
721 Ashton, Gregory (Greg) Meridian ID USA Montie The Black Sheep
211 Ashworth, Jeffrey Corrales NM USA Sláinte!, Ar Na Sprioc! C3
545 Assis, Luiz Paulo Cesário Lange S.p Brazil Jota Balloon S1
381 Aubol-Hanks, Nancy Bosque Farms NM USA Giggles And Grins W3
354 Audenaert, Filip Waasmunster Belgium Hug A Bear U2
719 August, Joe Newport Beach CA USA ConAir
176 Baca, Rodney Albuquerque NM USA Cruise Control L2
210 Backes, Daniel (Dan) Florence AZ USA Concho E6
132 Bacon, Robert (Josh) Albuquerque NM USA Sun Flyer F7
424 Bair, David (Dave) Colorado Springs CO USA Bairly Awake H5
083 Bair, Raymond (Ray) Albuquerque NM USA Kaleidoscope H5
304 Baird, Andrew Dexter MI USA Big Red C2
563 Baker, William (Bill) Longview TX USA Check Six L1
426 Ballengee, Mary (Kelli) Placitas NM USA Evil Twin K9
398 Ballinger, Barry Lubbock TX USA In The Buff F6
509 Bard, Alain Ottawa Ontario Canada Météo, Mischief T4
502 Barnes, Kent Murray UT USA BelleStar R9
042 Bartra, Alejandro (Alex) Rio Rancho NM USA Airmosa F7
344 Bauwens, Michael (Mike) Park City UT USA Betty’s Baby Grand V8
500 Beebe, Kenneth (Ken) Rio Rancho NM USA Tortuga del Fuego V4
454 Belgarde, Sonja Sun Prairie Wi USA Daddy s Girl T4
617 Benjamin, Jacob Belmont Ontario Canada Chez Fm P7
168 Bennett, Brian Agency IA USA Deja Vu, Spunky J10
288 Bennett, Jeffery (Jeff) Tulsa OK USA Tall Steve V3
433 Bertetto, Michael Albuquerque NM USA NERFER S3
508 Biernacki, Anthony (Buzz) Albuquerque NM USA Morning Magic S8
439 Bishop, Trent Columbus OH USA Darth Vader R1

Primary Pilots E-K

Banner Number Pilot Name City State Country Balloon Name(s) Main Launch Site
139 Edmiston, Fred Maxwell TX USA Stars S6
464 Edwards, Donald (Don) Soldotna AK USA Head South H6
205 Eichhorn, David (Dave) Corrales NM USA Marauder’s Mark, House F2
106 Eldridge, Stacy Rio Rancho NM USA Teardrop Cowboy V5
343 Ellis-Ostgulen, Deborah (Debi) Albuquerque NM USA Plum Fired-Up V4
058 Emry, Gordon Norfolk NE USA Fresh Aire III Q11
436 Evans, Tim Cedar Crest NM USA Crew Balloon II J6
028 Ewer, Dan Tucson AZ USA Blue Moon, Foolish Pleasure W5
174 Fall, Darrin Grass Lake MI USA Turquoise Noise L5
348 Favero, Marcus Smithfield VA USA Ballunatic Fringe, Liftin’ Spirits S4
409 Favicchio, Valerie (Val) Fort Collins CO USA High Def E3
382 Fenske, David Albuquerque NM USA Crimson Star V5
089 Ferguson, Charles (Chuck) Tucson AZ USA Freedom Flyer T10
338 Ferland, Jean-Francois Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu QC Canada Tico The Sloth G1
571 Fielding, Michael Oak Point TX USA Aura, Ziggy F6
389 Fitch, Matthew Albuquerque NM USA Plum Fancy T8
566 Fitzgerald, William Lubbock TX USA Voyager J9
172 Fitzpatrick, William Albuquerque NM USA Star-Ting Act K9
057 Flatt, Alex Henryetta OK USA Beeline Blues, Coco Bird S11
217 Fleury, Michael (Mike) Red Rock AZ USA Fleur De Tucson E5
709 Fogue, Vicki Columbia MO USA Buzzy
542 Ford, Donnette Fort Worth TX USA Desert Hummingbird H10
440 Ford, Michael (Mike) Fort Worth TX USA Amelia Bearhart, Whitaker’s Gift W4
296 Forenz, Thomas (Tom) Georgetown CO USA She’s A Lady F9
353 Foxenberg, Robert (Rob) Black Creek WI USA Tad Too High, Black Magic T6
626 Franklin, Alexander (Alex) Winchester CA USA Rainbow Ryders P4
608 Freeman, Cameron Carbondale CO USA Rainbow Ryders P9
087 Fritze, Mark Tallahassee FL USA Dog On It, FreedomFlyer T6
551 Gabriel, Jason Colorado Springs CO USA Spirit of ’76, Don’t Tell Mom R10
308 Galaz, Elaine Albuquerque NM USA Shelby s Sunrise D9
489 Gallant, Michael Columbus IN USA Iris Arose M8
580 Gantt, Douglas (Doug) Rio Rancho NM USA Ham-Let E4
333 Garcia, Gerald (Jerry) Albuquerque NM USA Tentai The Sequel J9
575 Garcia, Gregory Albuquerque NM USA EllaVation G11
619 Garcia-Perrote, Juan Belmont Ontario Canada 95.9 Star P6
178 Gardner, Thomas (Tom) Albuquerque NM USA Ajuua Dreamer R7

Primary Pilots L-R

Banner Number Pilot Name City State Country Balloon Name(s) Main Launch Site
425 Lajoye, Laurent Scy, Grand Est France Belzebuth K4
562 Lambert, Benoit Court Saint Etienne N Belgium Master Yoda Balloon R1
458 Lapointe, Wil Indio CA USA Keystone Willy, UpUp U3
631 Lard, Anthony Albuquerque NM USA Rainbow Ryders N3
079 Larotonda, Carol Albuquerque NM USA Bivrost H3
356 Lavoie, Michael West Ossipee NH USA Schmedley, Car Sass T6
341 Lavorgna, Bruce Temple TX USA Aerodactyl U5
299 Lawhorn, Richard Louisville KY USA Humpty Dumpty C4
181 Lawler, Thomas (T.J.) Albuquerque NM USA Big Ziggy Sky S5
355 Lawton, Jeffrey (Jeff) Godalming Surrey United Kingdom Freddie the Fox U3
612 Laxton, Kyle Avondale AZ USA Rainbow Ryders N8
437 Lee, William (Bill) Gallup NM USA True-Lee New Mexico M2
606 Lescarbeau, Alan Phoenix AZ USA Rainbow Ryders N9
009 Liberti, Chris Castle Rock CO USA Inflatio, Pole Dancer R3
005 Liberti, Daniel Rio Rancho NM USA Happy Endings, Wind Over Wales U8
504 Lin, Yuan Ting Taitung County Taiwan (R.o.c.) Taiwan (Republic of China) Mazu M3
537 Lindsey, Greg Safford AZ USA Floating Awaysis M3
541 Little, Jacob Glendale AZ USA Rainbow Ryders N1
714 Little, Rollie Glendale AZ USA Mango The Seahorse
138 Llado-Costa, Josep Igualada Barcelona Spain Tramuntana K7
030 Lombardi, Steven Edgewood TX USA Grande Finale D2
605 Long, Jordan Canaan CT USA Rainbow Ryders N10
379 Lopes, Fábio (Fábio Lopes) Torres Rio Grande Do Sul Brazil Hunter, The Fox U1
416 Lowenstein, Albert (Al) Albuquerque NM USA Sunset Rise F2
104 Lynch, William (Bill) Neosho MO USA Citrus, Katnip R11
549 Macedo, Warley Boituva, Sao Paulo Brazil Lottie Dottie Chicken, Dragon Ball X W1
599 Maclean, Tristan Glendale AZ USA Enchanted Horizons A5
012 Mancini, John (J.J.) Albuquerque NM USA Mr. Sprinkles L3
295 Markowitz, David Maryland NY USA Just Fun Cat, Wild Ride L3
129 Marshall, Jimmy Sonoma CA USA Morning Glory C9
159 Martens, Eric Indianola IA USA Hotshot J11
481 Martin, Ian Wotton Under Edge South Gloucestershire United Kingdom Buster the Bulldog K6
038 Martindell, Donald (Don) Albuquerque NM USA Dawn Song III T7
361 Martinez, Frankie Los Lunas NM USA RAKS Balloon L2
214 Mason, James (Jaybird) Albuquerque NM USA Teal We Meet Again, Flame ON C8
488 Mass, Robert Albuquerque NM USA Pita’s Kiss L8
444 Mast, William (Squid) Albuquerque NM USA Raven T9

Primary Pilots S-Z

Banner Number Pilot Name City State Country Balloon Name(s) Main Launch Site
215 Sabia, Chris Overland Park KS USA Wonder Bread E2
085 Sabin, Richard Henderson TX USA Sea Breeze Q5
622 Salazar, Alfred Albuquerque NM USA IPCC N5
453 Salazar, Katelyn Los Lunas NM USA Pixie Spirit M9
033 Sanchez, Ronald (Ron) Albuquerque NM USA WeGo J2
632 Sandlin, Tony Fishers IN USA RR 210 P3
447 Schick, Charles (Chuck) Bosque Farms NM USA Too Good Lookin’ M6
016 Schmitz, Jon Littleton CO USA 5280 Flyer F8
593 Schoone, John Prinsenbeek Nederland The Netherlands Midnight Sunrise C2
459 Schuler, Gerald (Jay) Reno NV USA Pencil Boy, Aquatude T2
625 Schultz, Marvin Belmont Ontario Canada CITI Radio P5
049 Schwemmer, Kasey Wichita KS USA Moon Pigeon, Zenith S11
401 Seay, Samuel Albuquerque NM USA Divine Appointment D6
216 See, Glenn Overton NV USA ITSZEE E6
434 Seeger, Anthony Travelers Rest SC USA Carolina Twist G10
365 Seghers, Jos Breendonk Belgium Sky Star J3
460 Seghers, Stijn Lippelo Antwerp Belgium Aire Marc Too, Blue Bird J3
291 Semler, John (Jack) Westfield IN USA Good Vibes, Little D Q4
531 Sevrin, Sidney Villers La Ville, Brabant Wallon Belgium Vampirella J3
035 Seymour, Joseph (Joe) Indianola IA USA Joyous Pleasures J9
081 Shipman, Shane Rio Rancho NM USA Mae’s Magic S2
090 Short, Dennis Broken Arrow OK USA Champagne Cowboy R10
591 Shouse, Michael Brookshire TX USA Thistle Down III C5
707 Shrum, Tamara (Tamie) Box Elder SD USA Tamo, Te amo
350 Siebel, Thomas Freudenberg Nrw Germany D-OHTB H8
701 Sines, Gary Ashland MO USA Coco The Clown
702 Sines, Janice (Jan) Jefferson Citry MO USA Buzzy The Bee
086 Smart, Christopher (Chris) Roanoke IN USA Dream Racer, Dream Catcher Q6
095 Smart, Rex Albuquerque NM USA AirPlay T10
470 Smith, Allen (Al) Grass Lake MI USA Northern Lights, Tom Cat T8
204 Smith, Neal Albuquerque NM USA Indecisive, Lil, Somethin’ Fishy G9
438 Smith, Patrick Walkersville MD USA Maryland One S7
188 Smith, Paul Albuquerque NM USA Sincerely B7
387 Soffera, Janet Rio Rancho NM USA Vacation H10
523 Souza, Reginaldo Santo Antônio De Jesus BA Brazil Frank Boy U3
032 Speicher, Shawn Albuquerque NM USA Gut-Wrenching, Gut Punched, Mass Influence L8
179 Spinello, Michael Albuquerque NM USA Eye of Enchantment R2
310 Squires, Richard (Rick) Albuquerque NM USA Higher Desire D8
107 Stanke, Natasha Albuquerque NM USA Wonder Woman L11
716 Stanko, Nicholas (Nick) Austin TX USA Cheezy
399 Steidley, David Albuquerque NM USA It’s About Time! F8
596 Steinbock, Thomas (Tom) Crestwood KY USA Sunset Glow A7
634 Stevens, Patrick Phoenix AZ USA Rainbow Ryders P2
161 Stokoe, Steven Lutz FL USA Knight Rider H8

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