MeMeMe!
Chris
Monk has been flying Hot Air Balloons commercially for
years
and has flown many different types ranging from tiny
one-man, no-basket balloons called Cloudhoppers, up to huge passenger
carrying balloons capable of lifting 16 people at a time.
He is also experienced in flying Special Shaped Balloons and has flown
in over 20 different countries around the world.
Although maintaining that all balloon flights are memorable, two that
stand out were flying over the Great Wall of China and over the Strip
in Las Vegas.
Chris has flown over the English Channel to France and was part of the
Airship and Balloon Company team that broke the 'Cloudhopper' stacking
world record.
His enthusiasm for the Cloudhopper led to him to design and build his
very own, which he often flies for recreation.
As an Instructor, he enjoys teaching newcomers the art of ballooning
and is always looking forward to the next flight!
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2005
U.S. Commercial Pilots Licence, Instructor Rating,
Hot Air Balloons
No. 3120439
1995 Parachute Rating
BBAC Instructor Rating
1992 U.K. Commercial Pilots Licence, Hot Air Balloons
No. CP/274852E/B.
1991 Private Pilots Licence, Hot Air Balloons
1985 Joined BBAC
BALLOON
EXPERIENCE
All
balloons from 17,000 cu ft to 250,000 cu ft. Various special shapes
1993-94
National Power, Radio 1, Mercury Communications
1995-96
Mazda, LDV
1996-97
Motorola
1995-01
Lloyds TSB
2002-03
Soothers
2004-05
Churchill Insurance
2006-07
Somerfield
2008-09
Krug / Phoenix & Las Vegas
2010
Tuscany
A
veteran of over 100 'night glows'
COUNTRIES FLOWN IN
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