The Lake
Coeur d'Alene BalloonFest does not offer balloon rides.
However, commercial pilots are available in
Spokane and Coeur d'Alene nearly year 'round...
(weather permitting, of course!)
Avian
Balloon Corporation is the oldest balloon manufacturing company in
the United States which still has its original name and management.
Pilot Forey Walter has operated the company since 1974 from Spokane,
Washington.
Forey has been part of the
Lake Coeur d'Alene BalloonFest since its inception in 2001. Visit his
website for
information on how balloons are built and flights around the Spokane and
Coeur d'Alene areas.

Pilot Valerie
Favicchio of Adventures Aloft is the only commercial pilot based in
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. To book a flight with Val, call 208.755.9421.
Val has participated
in the Lake Coeur d'Alene BalloonFest since 2002 not only flying
during the event, but also helping promote the event throughout the
year.
**NEW
8/22/06** The pilots are all booked for the weekend. You may contact us
to be placed on a waiting list in the event of a cancellation.
Commercial Balloon Pilots joining us for
the 2006 Lake Coeur d'Alene BalloonFest will be providing rides
throughout the weekend. Costs will be individually determined by each
pilot. If you are interested in experiencing the thrill of a hot air
balloon ride over Labor Day Weekend, contact the Event Coordinator at
info@cdaballoonfest.com with your name, phone # and email
address. We will pass this information along to the pilots before they
arrive in Coeur d'Alene.
**NEW
8/22/06** The pilots are all booked for the weekend. You may contact us
to be placed on a waiting list in the event of a cancellation. |