
Introducing a new generation into the world of ballooning
According to the Balloon Federation of America, about 80% of balloon pilots will age out of the sport in the next 10 to 20 years. In order for ballooning to continue as a sport and pastime, the younger generations will need to become more involved.
And that’s exactly what pilots like Marissa Myers are doing.
Myers is the stepdaughter of Peter Procopio, the founder of the Red Rock Balloon Rally.
In an interview with the Sun, Myers explained that it was actually her mom Colleen Marchand who was interested in ballooning. She started flying in the early ‘80s, and she ended up teaching Meyers’ father. When the couple...