Joel Berka has been around hot air balloons his entire life and is a second generation balloon pilot.

He is a FAA certified commercial Balloon pilot and instructor.   He has flown balloons of many different sizes and shapes including a giant Pig balloon named "Spyder Pig" and "Dingbat" a special shape balloon that encourages kids to "stay in school". 

Joel attends many balloon festivals each year. He has flown in the United States, Canada, Mexico and New Zealand.   A few of his favorite flights are flying in the red rock canyons in Gallup N.M. and flying among 500+  balloons in Albuquerque N.M.

The sport of ballooning has provided Joel with the opportunity to meet countless wonderful people and enjoy many unforgettable experiences.