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With over 11,000 hours of combined Ballooning experience, the pilots of Balloons Above The Valley have been leaders in the ballooning community. They are all FAA approved pilots and have dominated the skies in California, Arizona and Africa. Dedicated and strong, they have gained a reputation as forerunners in Ballooning, setting standards for others in safety, education and passenger service. Bob Barbarick A native of the Napa Valley, Bob started flying balloons in 1977. He has extensive knowledge of the art of ballooning, with over 5,500 hours of flying balloons. Whether it be riding the winds, scuba diving, flying his airplane, skiing or river rafting, Bob is a mild mannered adventurer. He works hard and is dedicated to keeping the balloon business safe, exciting and enjoyable for every passenger that flies with Balloons Above the Valley. His easy-going personality makes him your ideal guide when floating over the beautiful wine country.  Ferrel Gray Outgoing and personable, Ferrel Gray, a ballooning veteran of 19 years, has dominated the skies not only in Napa but in the Palm Springs area. Ferrel says, "Ballooning is like therapy. It is the closest a person can be to floating like the clouds." The only sports that Ferrel has been doing longer than ballooning is snow skiing and weightlifting. A ski instructor while in college, he may be found powering down the slopes of Tahoe - or training for competitions. He is the 2002 & 2003 California State Bench Press Champion and California State record holder in the Bench Press for his weight and age class. Smiles and unforgettable memories for everyone who flies the skies with Ferrel! Jayson Kimball Jayson has been around the balloon world his whole life, both Jayson's father and sister are also balloon pilots. He took his first balloon flight as a toddler. Jayson has flown in many different countries including Australia, Mexico and throughout the US. Paul Ritter Funny and good-natured, Paul spent 4 years in Kenya, East Africa flying balloons and returned home 7years ago to fly again in the Napa Valley. Paul and his wife, Micol, who also works for the Balloons Above the Valley, are the proud parents of future balloon aviator, Jess.. Email us if you have any questions or want more information If you have a testimonial that you would like to share, please email us anytime at info@balloonrides.com