Eureka Hot Air Balloon Presentations

09/17/2025

09/16/2025

Exploratory flight at the Mid-South Balloon Festival in Rossville, Tennessee to scout the territory.

09/09/2025

Great job, Spooktacular! Congrats to my Brother Larry J Hughes, one of the best Balloonmeisters in the business! Sorry I missed this one but I'll see many of you you in Tennessee next week for the Mid-South festival!

05/16/2025

Exciting news for Eureka and Azura!

04/14/2025

Crewed for Fred Vereb this morning. Didn't get much for photos as they were low and out of our line of sight most of the time. The family of four were great to work with. A former Navy Pilot, his wonderful wife, a Daughter about to graduate from UF (Go, Gators!), and their Son. It was Mom's Birthday so they wanted to fulfill this wish! A very interesting flight path with a u-turn. That was by design. I got a screenshot of part of it. Fred's knowledge and skill always amazes me.

04/05/2025

A fun morning with hot air! Tethers and Teaching!

03/19/2025

Part of being in the ballooning community includes crewing, chasing, taking photos, and hoping for some occasional time in the basket. Today was a 4-balloon morning in Wesley Chapel.

03/06/2025

I can't wait to do this again. I have an idea for some cool lighting...

03/06/2025

Azura does a night flight!

02/10/2025

Welcoming "Azura" to the Eureka stable! This is another radio controlled system, just like her Brother "Eureka". She's about 25 feet tall and 3100 cubic feet. Azura can also carry a 6x12ft banner with your artwork. Looking for a unique "Something Blue"? Her colors are inspired by the sea and sky.
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01/16/2025

Festival pics. I had a great time talking to people and doing balloon stuff with my lovely assistant, Natasha, and my Son, Chris!