Hi from Rich Letrent

Rich (RJ) Letrent, hails from Hamilton, New Jersey. He flies regularly in the Garden State, but logbook entries also include a number of festivals across the Northeast and even a flight in the Slovak Republic. “I got hooked on ballooning back in 2005 when my neighbor, Jeff Lovelace, talked me into coming out to crew. I had no idea what to expect, but it turned out to be love at first sight. Before long, I found myself signing up for every flight. One thing lead to another and I got my pilot certificate in August, 2007. Along the way, I’ve encountered some of the most wonderful people you will ever meet and flown many a balloon.”

RJ and Jeff bought the HI Balloon from Don Henk in the fall of 2007 and are thrilled to, once again, bring it back to Warren County. “There is no question that this is our favorite event. We have flown many places, but nothing compares to the unique mix of the fair, magnificent scenery, and great people.”