Way to windy to do any Mother’s Day flights, and cold – brrr. Tomorrow off to Stumpf Balloons w/Baker to annual the big 175 eight passenger balloon, Peacock VII. Originally, I wasn’t going to put it in service this year and sell it on the used market. Last year we only flew it 6 times, not worth the expense of insuring and maintenance. But, this year, business appears to be picking up over this time last year. The economy had some effect on demand during our 2009 flight season, but the weather (rain) had more. It basically rained more than it didn’t, especially on weekends, starting right after last Memorial Day weekend right through October, with only short flying windows and soggy fields between the showers. So, we’re hopeful for 2010.
Peacock VII
A Shared Group ride last fall in Peacock VII
