THE GROUND CREW
The all-volunteer ground crew is the lifeblood of Vista. No ballooning happens without this incredibly dedicated team. From inflation, to chasing, to deflating, the crew is a critical part of our organization. We love our crewing community and the experience they deliver to our passengers.
Interested in crewing? Let us know!
THE PILOTS
Similar to all other aircraft, all of our pilots are FAA-Certified and hold Commercial Certificates (commercial pilots' licenses). Vista pilots have combined flight hours of well over 6,000, making them the most experienced group in the Northwest.
THE OWNER
Kelly Dorius started crewing for Vista in 2015 and is now the owner and one of the pilots for the company. She has a passion for flying and enjoys the early mornings spent with the crew and pilots that make the Vista “family.”
THE FOUNDERS
Roger and Catherine founded Vista in 1989 and grew the business steadily over the next 25 years. They sold the business in 2014 and since then have been enjoying traveling and sleeping in.
THE FLEET
We fly only state of the art Ultramagic balloons, a world leader in hot air balloons. Our balloons are custom built for us in Ultramagic’s factory near Barcelona, Spain.
STEENS
In Service Since: 2018
Size: 225,000 cubic feet
Passenger Capacity (excluding pilot): 10
THUNDER
In Service Since: 2010
Size: 150,000 cubic feet
Passenger Capacity (excluding pilot): 6
ROGUE
In Service Since: 2019
Size: 225,000 cubic feet
Passenger Capacity (excluding pilot): 10
MYSTIC
In Service Since: 2012
Size: 90,000 cubic feet
Passenger Capacity (excluding pilot): 2
TIMBERLINE
In Service Since: 2016
Size: 210,000 cubic feet
Passenger Capacity (excluding pilot): 8
CRATER LAKE
In Service Since: 2015
Size: 77,000 cubic feet
Passenger Capacity (excluding pilot): 2