Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Company’s Oldest Passenger – 98 Years of Age!

On Sunday morning, Floating Images Hot Air Balloon company had the honour & privilege of flying Dorothy O’Sullivan for her 98th birthday present, in mans oldest form of flight hot air ballooning that is now 228 years old.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, we all have dream & desires. Even at 98 years of age.

Dorothy O’Sullivan wanted to chase her dream by experiencing a hot air balloon flight. Friends of Dorothy told her to go experience ballooning with Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Company. So for her 98th birthday present Dorothy’s family booked her in for a Hot Air Balloon flight with Floating Images that operates over the Ipswich, Scenic Rim & Somerset regions.

Chief Pilot Graeme Day said that Dorothy had a great time & thoroughly enjoyed the whole balloon experience.

This is one part of my job that I really love, the gift of sharing with people their first balloon experience, how hot air balloon’s work & flying our balloon over this stunning region at the moment with Jacarandas in bloom & the countryside is green again. Only 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD.

So what did Dorothy think about her first balloon flight?  A beautiful surprise for my 98th Birthday!

Floating Images offers morning flights all year round. This tranquil form of transport allows people to view the breathtaking scenery of the heritage city of Ipswich & the Scenic Rim region, a diverse and beautiful region set against the spectacular natural backdrop of the Great Dividing Range.

Ballooning is ideal for people from all walks of life and caters for individuals, families, friends, corporate & social groups. Receiving a balloon flight as a gift or incentive enables people to have a real life experience that provides so many lasting memories. So if you are looking for a great gift experience or gift for Xmas call on 07 3294 8770 or log onto to www.floatingimages.com.au to book online your balloon flight or order your Gift Voucher today!