Balloon Name:  Starburst

Pilot:  Dave Champion

Home:  Paxton, IL

Balloon Type:  77,000 cubic foot Lindstrand Balloon.  

Other Notes:  Dave took his first balloon ride in the Touchstone Energy Balloon in August 2000.  His second balloon ride was in Gorgeous Darlin' the morning after he and Byron Denhart had purchased the balloon on November 30, 2000.  Dave received his commercial license on April 26, 2001.  Dave and his wife, Dij purchased Starburst on April 20, 2002.

Web Site:  http://www.championballoonteam.com 

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