Bart Geentiens

Bart Geentiens started in Aviation in 1977 flying sail-planes (gliders). He has been flying fixed wing aircraft since 1993, from single engine to twin engine aircraft.

Bart started flying Hot Air Balloons in 1997 and obtained a Private Pilot License in 2003 and completed his Commercial License in 2004. To date he has accumulated over 260 hours on his LTA (lighter than air) Ballooning career.

His wife, Toni, and he started their balloon business in 2003 and attends balloon festivals and fly passengers on off weekends.

“My crew and I love the Fair and look forward to it every year. The bike race is always a lot of fun, as are the other competitions.”
Jim has been flying from the Warren County Farmers Fair since 2001.