Black Diamond Hot Air Balloon Rides

A day and a half to prepare remains. Worries persist about those still reeling from Helena's impact. Appreciative of preparation time and able to utilize it.

What a wonderful and beautiful day taking flight with my niece and her mom for my niece’s very special birthday. We seem to remember she flew with me when 16 and several times since. Today we had kind of a Florida box flight while traveling above Pasco Co, just beautiful.

Today’s flight will be a special memory for my two guests. For Mom it filled a lifetime dream to fly in the sky in a magnificent balloon.

Two young ladies from Brooklyn NY found their way to a Hot Air balloon adventure over Central Florida.

While in Orlando for wedding of a friend.

We had fun!

Captain Kurt

We are so lucky to spend a morning with three girlfriends celebrating their birthdays. Third time was the charm for much laughter, good humor, and true stories.

It was a flight we will all remember. The Crew Boss got burner time and aced a landing.

Captain Kurt

What a great flight with a Minnesota classmate graduating Henry Sibley High School together and started school together in the original Sibley 12 years earlier. Great fun, a little trivia competition that in sportsmanshiply form I will concede to our guest.

We gracefully flew across Pasco county to be greeted by two home schooled who can to watch.
Captain Kurt

Take a leap of faith at Skydive City, in Zephyrhills, where gravity and adrenaline collide to create unforgettable moments in the open sky! #flsportscoast #weareflsportscoast #LoveFL #exploreFlorida #visitflorida #skydive

Looking for exceptional crew! Come join us and learn how to become ground crew for Hot Air Balloons.

We can fly seven days a week as long as the weather cooperates. Our crew are an integral part of making flight safe and enjoyable for our passengers. We have fun!

We start early before sunrise managing the flight ground operations for the next three hours. Site selection with the pilots, setting up the aircraft, launching the balloon, tracking the flight, and ground coordination during landing and recovery are the key aspects of crewing. All this and ensuring the passengers have a lifeline experience is what is involved.

Our crew are trained and compensated, and need to be reliable, trustworthy, and friendly. Safety first along with customer focus.

Reach out to in Messenger for additional information and application. Join the us as a key member of our operation.

Captain Kurt Peterson