Your pilot, Michael Bannerman has a military flying background with over 2000 hours of flight in a variety of aircraft, including the Air Force Balloon! Michael has flown VIPs around Australia and the world, including the Prime Minister, Governor General and the Queen of England. He looks forward to you being the next VIP he has flown safely. Michael holds an Airline Transport Pilot Licence and a Commercial Balloon Pilot Licence from CASA.
Crew Your ground crew will be probably be Dave Tener, Dean Donnelly or Catherine Bannerman.
Dave served 24 years with the Air Force as a Life Support Fitter and his spent his last three working for the Air Force Balloon. Now working at the Australian War Memorial, Dave just loves keeping his hand in with the Balloon.
Dean is another ex Air Force member who worked with the Air Force Balloon. Dean is a keen sky diver and handy with a sewing machine!
Catherine is completing her Diploma in Education while managing our children and keeping Michael organised! It is her pleasure to help you arrange your personal flight experience and ensure your needs are met.
Your pilot, Michael Bannerman has a military flying background with over 2000 hours of flight in a variety of aircraft, including the Air Force Balloon! Michael has flown VIPs around Australia and the world, including the Prime Minister, Governor General and the Queen of England. He looks forward to you being the next VIP he has flown safely. Michael holds an Airline Transport Pilot Licence and a Commercial Balloon Pilot Licence from CASA.