Our 2021 Pilot Lineup!
We are happy to introduce the pilots registered for the 2021 Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival. Not only do we have our local pilots, we have representation from BC through Quebec. We anticipate our international friends from the United States and United Kingdom will be able to participate this year.
Enjoy becoming familiar with the pilots and their balloons so you'll know who is in the sky when we fly. As of June 2021, we have 25 entrants. That number may increase or decrease over the coming weeks as details are finalized.
Competitor: #1
Pilot: Dale W. Ritchie
From: Golden BC
Attended: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Emily
Call Letters: C-FJAV
Type: Sundance SBA77
Size (volume): 77000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #2
Pilot: Brant Leatherdale
From: Calgary AB
Attended: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Herbal Magic
Call Letters: C-GHER
Type: Firefly 8B 15
Size (volume): 90000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #3
Pilot: John Phillips
From: Parkland County AB
Attended: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Purple Haze
Call Letters: C-GSTK
Type: Aerostar RX7
Size (volume): 77500
Category: Sport
Competitor: #4
Pilot: Cliff Skocdopole
From: Condor AB
Attended: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021
Balloon: Redee N Willing
Call Letters: C-FHIA
Type: Sundance SBA90
Size (volume): 90000
Category: Sport
Balloon: Northern Flights
Call Letters: C-GHOT
Type: Kubicek BB26XR
Size (volume): 90000
Category: Racer
Competitor: #5
Pilot: Shane Lockyer
From: Calgary AB
Attended: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Fishin'
Call Letters: C-FISN
Type: Cameron N65
Size (volume): 65000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #6
Pilot: Jennifer Podruski
From: High River AB
Attended: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Louie
Call Letters: C-FVEN
Type: Aerosport RX7
Size (volume): 77000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #7
Pilot: Jamie Kinghorn
From: High River AB
Attended: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Eye of RA
Call Letters: C-GRAA
Type: Bill Whalen AX8
Size (volume): 90000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #8
Pilot: Del Michaud
From: Calgary AB
Attended: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
Balloon: Pepe le Pew
Call Letters: C-GXLU
Type: Balloon Works FF7B
Size (volume): 65000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #9
Pilots: Cathy Dudgeon
From: High River AB
Attended: 2021
Balloon: Maryann's Treat
Call Letters: C-FRMN
Type: Cameron O-77
Size (volume): 77000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #10
Pilots: Bill Whalen & Sandra Rolfe
From: Vankleek, ON
Attended: 2014, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Miss Birdy
Call Letters: C-GNGZ
Type: Whelan AX8
Size (volume): 90000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #11
Pilots: Walt & Linda Then
From: Calgary AB
Attended: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Big Toy II
Call Letters: C-GTHE
Type: Cameron O77
Size (volume): 77000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #12
Pilot: Richard Clark
From: Calgary AB
Attended: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Our Treat
Call Letters: C-FGBY
Type: Cameron O77
Size (volume): 77000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #13
Pilot: Johann-Francois Quellette Freve
From: Longueul QC
Attended: 2020, 2021
Balloon: Red-Y!
Call Letters: C-GGKI
Type: Sundance B SBA90
Size (volume): 90000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #14
Pilot: Pier Alexandere Marcoux
From: Levis QC
Attended: 2021
Balloon: Au-dela du reve / Beyond The Dream
Call Letters: C-GIVG
Type: Ultramagic H-77
Size (volume): 77000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #15
Pilot: Tommy Quevillon
From: Vankleek ON
Attended: 2021
Balloon: Gavy the Alien
Call Letters: C-GAVY
Type: Whelan AX7
Size (volume): 77000
Category: Experimental
Competitor: #16
Pilot: Scott Beaton
From: High River AB
Attended: 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Midnight Sun
Call Letters: C-GMOA
Type: Balloon Works FF7
Size (volume): 77000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #17
Pilot: Pierre Cyr
From: Montreal QC
Attended: 2021
Balloon: N/A
Call Letters: C-GPXU
Type: Aerostar S60A
Size (volume): 105000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #18
Pilot: Garry Lockyer
From: Oliver BC
Attended: 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021
Balloon: Cotton Candy
Call Letters: C-GSOK
Type: Ultramagic Z-90
Size (volume): 90000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #19
Pilot: Alain Bard
From: Ottawa ON
Attended: 2021
Balloon: Alien Rocket
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Competitor: #20
Pilot: Bill Dickinson
From: Rolling Hills AB
Attended: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Balloon: Geppetto
Call Letters: C-GFPH
Type: Galaxy GLX 7
Size (volume): 77000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #21
Pilot: Charles "Hank" Humiston
From: Albuquerque NM USA
Attended: 2021
Balloon: Sunday Cruise
Call Letters: N32896
Type: Balloon Works
Size (volume): 90000
Category: Shape
Competitor: #22
Pilot: Chris Jones
From: Billings MT USA
Attended: 2019, 2021
Balloon: Sapphire Sunrise
Call Letters: N7111G
Type: Raven Aerostar S55-A
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Competitor: #23
Pilot: Justin Elkins
From: Helena MT USA
Attended: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
Balloon: Dust In The Wind
Call Letters: N65576
Type: CBUS A-120
Size (volume): 120000
Category: Sport
Competitor: #24
Pilot: Peter Van Overwalle
From: Ennis MT USA
Attended: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021
Balloon: Princess Nelly
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Competitor: #25
Pilot: Paul Burrows
From: Bristol North Somerset United Kingdom
Attended: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
Balloon: TBA
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