sky riders balloon team

There is not a more professional, world-class, safety-conscious, adventurous crew in the business! Each member with countless years of balloon flight experience and crew experience, at the local, national AND the international level. It would be hard to find a more dedicated and fun team in the world of balloon flying. This is a must for beginners and aficionados alike. As my flight took off into the sunset of the Pennsylvania sky, I knew immediately that our Chief pilot, Vince and his crew held a strong command and mastery of the art of flying.. it is their passion. And like any passion, there's no direct route or concrete reasoning, or even destination in mind.. so long as the journey is a sensational experience. As we floated atop the trees, over houses and highways.. hundreds of feet above the ground.. thousands of feet above the ground.. not only does the familiar scenery around you become showcased in a different light, but you begin to understand it all from a greater perspective. Likewise, as many journeys have meandering and often challenging finish lines, our flight ended gracefully in the yard of an astounded homeowner.. Surprised that something so large could fit in his back yard, but more amazed by the precision skill of the Sky Rider team, and sheer beauty of the award-winning balloon. All left with a smile on their face, and a champagne glass to toast.. to a truly remarkable and unforgettable adventure, and to discovering a new height of living that most never will..THANK YOU SKY RIDERS FOR EVERYTHING!!-Michael

I really enjoyed my flight with the Sky Riders balloon team. The crew was friendly and fun. The pilot was more than happy to answer our questions and share some ballooning stories with us. It was obvious that he truly loved the sport. The launch and the landing were so smooth that the experience seemed surreal. This day was certainly the highlight of our Thanksgiving holiday!

Vince and his entire crew provided an unsurpassed balloon flight which Terri and I will cherish for the rest of our lives. It was clear from the very beginning that safety was paramount to this team, and the resulting postponements only served to make us more eager with anticipation. As we knew they would, conditions eventually became favorable, and the big day was finally here! When we arrived at the meeting place, Terri and I were greeted warmly by the pilot and his crew. Vince explained in clear detail his plan for our experience, which contributed to our comfort levels as we tried to contain our excitement. In just a few short moments we were on our way to the takeoff point with Vince and the crew.Once we were at our location, the crew worked quickly and in obvious harmony as they prepared the balloon for our flight. I couldn't seem to stop snapping pictures as I did my best to take it all in. Before we knew it, Terri and I were in the basket and the ground crew was taking pictures of us as we were about to begin the experience of our lifetimes. Off we went! Throughout the flight, Vince clearly and carefully explained what we could expect as he skillfully performed his piloting duties. As he patiently answered our questions, it became apparent to us that ballooning had become a passion for him over the years, and we knew we could not have been in better hands for this adventure.Seventy minutes after we had begun, our flight came to an end as Vince picked our landing site and gently guided the balloon to a soft landing in a field next to a small country road. Wow!Terri and I have been left with pleasant memories that we will cherish for years to come. There is no question that we are big believers in the professionalism of the Sky Riders Balloon Team, and if we were to fly again, it would most certainly be with Vince and his crew!

After almost a month of weather related postponements, we finally experienced the ride of our lives! Vince, the pilot, made us feel very comfortable and safe from the moment we met him. He takes safety very seriously and made sure we were not going to fly unless it was absolutely perfect weather. The rescheduling was a slight inconvenience, but I'd rather fly with a pilot who will not take chances and put safety first. Once we launched, we took in the the spectacular views and sunset! The crew was outstanding; knowledgeable, fun, and awesome to watch in action. To end the ride, our champagne toast and Vince's coconut bread was a delight! Can't say enough about our experience, pilot, and crew. Fabulous!

From the first Inquiry to each and every detail, this was an experience our family will never forget!! It was a beautiful balloon, very kind pilot and crew, and memorable celebration after the flight! What a great experience!!

There are so many things I have always dreamed of doing at some point in my life, but not until a couple of years ago did I sit down and write them out. I created my own bucket list of experiences, places, and activities I was now going to consciously make an effort to achieve and experience. Since having everything wrote down on paper I have been striving to accomplish these different goals and dreams each and every day. There is so much to experience in this world and life is just too short to put off the things you truly want to do. Every person you meet, and every new experience you have is incredibly life changing, how could you pass it up?!As you can guess, riding in a hot air balloon was one of the activities I have always wanted to do. I never knew when it would happen, who I could go with, or even when I’d get the opportunity. But Thursday afternoon I saw an article in the newspaper about the Dansville Festival of Balloons. As soon as I saw that I knew this was my chance! I searched for someone who would want to go experience it with me, but had no luck. Friday after work I made the decision to drive an hour out to Dansville all by myself. All I could think about was how much I wanted to do this, and how awesome it would be. This was a decision I definitely did not regret. So Friday after work I made my way out to the festival and signed up to go solo. Luckily I was paired up with such an amazing flight crew. They were the absolute nicest people, so knowledgeable, and completely welcoming! I didn't feel as if I went alone at all. Vince and his staff were such a great time and I one hundred percent recommend this to anyone and everyone. It’s hard to put the experience into words, but it was like nothing else I’ve ever experienced. I didn't know what to expect as far as how long or what exactly went into the ride. They explained everything to me and the reasons behind it all. It was such a great learning experience. The ride was about an hour and 45 minutes and overall a 3 hour experience. Not being too fond of heights this was something I was a little nervous about but there was no sick feeling or scared feeling whatsoever. We went up over a mile high and it was such a comfortable and smooth ride. We had a great landing and even had a champagne toast afterwards! Awesome way to spend my Friday night.If you’re going to go for a hot air balloon ride these are the people to do it with. If you're looking for a great experience and a good time there is no doubt this is the way to go. Not only did I get an experience of a lifetime but I met some great people in the process.I am so thankful to have had the great experience that I did and check it off my list!

I have been crewing with Vince for almost 3 months now and have had the great opportunity to learn from him and his team. His meticulous attention to detail and his risk aversion makes me feel completely safe and at ease when flying with him. Vince has had many years of experience ballooning and is very is passionate about it. I have flown 2 times with him so far, and both the flights have been pretty awesome! I enjoyed both the flights and the experience I had will be etched in my memory forever. I look forward to having many more amazing flights with him in the future.

From start to finish Vince from sky riders answered any and all questions we had. They were all extremely courteous and professional putting safety at the forefront of all they did. All in all going for a flight in a hot air balloon was a great experience and would recommend this experience to anyone young or old.

I scheduled a flight with Sky Riders for my girlfriend's birthday. I had also planned this flight to include my wedding proposal. It was our first balloon flight, and it was absolutely amazing! The team is very safety conscious. They will not do anything that may end up endangering the passengers the any way. Vince, the pilot of the group, was very professional. I had originally scheduled our flight for a Sunday evening, but Vince called me a few days before to let me know of an unfavorable weather forecast for that time. He suggested switching the flight to the previous Saturday morning so as not to delay my proposal. I am very glad I took his suggestion. The sunrise flight was beautiful in every way. I will definitely call Sky Riders again for our next balloon flight.

I purchased a flight with Sky Riders as a gift for my wife for xmas. This was our first hot air balloon ride, but it won't be our last. The Sky Riders team was great. From take off to landing the Sky Riders team made us both feel at ease and their attention to detail was impressive. We look forward to next flight.

Sky Riders Balloon Team is the best in the business! Vince is a very genuine person and more importantly, very professional. His attention to detail is impeccable. This being our first balloon ride, Vince was very thorough in explaining every step of our experience. We were very impressed with his high regard for safety, checking the weather and calling us with updates. This gave us such a great level of comfort. He was instrumental in helping plan a very special day in our lives, our engagement! Sonya and Diane were wonderful, very personable ladies, who share Vince’s passion for flight. They made our engagement a very special memory for us, from the behind the scenes planning, to even taking the time to photograph our special moment. It’s a day we will never forget and Vince and his team will always be a part of our memory. To end a perfect day, Vince gave a beautiful champagne toast. A few days later, we received pictures in the mail from our day. Vince even included a certificate of our flight with the details of our engagement. It was a great way to share our engagement with family and friends. From start to finish, Vince and his team made our day very special and memorable. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

My husband has always told me he wanted to go hot air ballooning so for our first wedding anniversary I bought him a champagne balloon ride for two and we could not have asked for a better experience. Not only was this a celebration but it was the first time leaving our 5 week old baby which wasn't easy but it was worth every minute. Vince and his team were knowledgeable, professional and made you feel extremely confident that they knew exactly what they were doing. After our breathtaking ride over the New Jersey Country side at sunset we were treated to fireworks, champagne and snacks at the Delaware Township Community Day. Thank you Sky Riders for the wonderful memories!!!!!!!!

I recently had the pleasure of ballooning with my 25 year old son with Sky Riders in late September. It was a totally enjoyable experience beginning to end. Vince and his crew were both friendly and competent. The view over Montgomery and Berks Counties was breathtaking. We floated over fields, farmhouses, horses, corn mazes, churches, cemeteries, reservoirs and trees, some already glowing in fall colors. We even saw a distant view of the Philadelphia skyline. Limerick nuclear towers were almost always in view. Except for the occasional barking dog and the firing up of the flame, it was very peaceful. And watching the crew "set up and tear down" was fascinating. Much attention was paid to safety throughout the entire experience. I highly recommend this "trip" to anyone and everyone. Smooth sailing followed by toasts and chit chat. Take your camera...and extra batteries. ; )

This was our first flight in a balloon and will not be our last. Vince and his team are the best in the business and made us feel like family. They know their business and went out of their way to share their knowledge with us. Safety was top priority and no detail was overlooked. We flew with them at a balloon festival and were impressed with the number of other pilots that asked came to Vince for his advice. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will fly with them again soon!

We were very impressed with Vince and his crew! They were very flexible, and even though we had to reschedule twice, we ended up going up on a beautiful and unseasonably cool August morning. Vince did a great job of explaining the process and preparing us for the flight and for landing. We had an amazing hour and fifteen minute flight and an incredibly smooth landing. Mimosas, crackers, and cookies also made for a great finish to the day!