Ken Kus

 

Balloon Name: Diamond Girl

Description: Red, white and blue

 

Crew Chief: Paul Wolfe

Crew: Dan Nimetz, Sharon Moore, Ray Niles

 

Greatest Ballooning Experience: Flying a long jump in February 2005- Launch temperature was -5 degrees, reached an altitude of 13,500 feet and covered 190 miles in 4 hours.

When did you start flying? My first lesson was in October 1998

Outstanding Experience: 2000 NOBPA Rookie of the year, 2003 and 2008 NOBPA Club Champion, 2005 BFA Highest Ranking Rookie.

How long have you flown Ashland? This is my 9^th year.

How did you name your balloon? After the song Diamond Girl by the 1970’s duo Seals and Crafts.