Enchanted Balloon Rides
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DAVE WILLIAMS - PILOT
My name is Dave Williams. I am the owner, operator, and primary pilot for Enchanted Balloon Rides. Ballooning was introduced to me as a child as I worked with my father. My father Fred, a hot air ballooning pioneer, built his own hot air balloon systems for many years. We flew for fun and gave balloon rides any time we had the chance back then. I fell in love with all aspects of ballooning and balloon flights at this early age, and want to now share this incredible hot air ballooning experience with others. When I am not ballooning, I teach 7th grade social studies at Minisink Valley Middle School. I also coach football and basketball throughout the year. ABOUT US
FRANCES WILLIAMS
Fran is my terrific wife who helps with many facets of ballooning. Things would be difficult without her. She teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade at Minisink Valley Middle School. Currently, Fran is taking maternity leave with our two terrific children: Hayley (4.5), and Dylan (2.5).Daughter Hayley
Hayley's First balloon ride. -3 yrs and 364 days.
SCOTT WILLIAMS - PILOT
Scott is my brother and one of the pilots for Enchanted Balloon Tours. Scott is currently a correction officer in Connecticut. He has hundreds of hours in piloting experience and thousands of hours working in different facets of the balloon business. He is seen here with Sully. Scott is also an avid runner. He recently completed the Disney half marathon (13.1 miles) and full marathon (26.2 miles) on back to back days in January.Scott at the Disney marathon, and Sully from Monsters Inc. (Scott is on the left.)
My wife Fran and I.
DAN RICKARD - CREWCHIEF
Dan has 13 years of ballooning and crewing experience. He currently is an assistant basketball coach for DIV I SUNY Stonybrook.Dan Rickard
Son Dylan 2
