PILOT

With a ballooning career that spans four decades, Sean Askrin brings an incredible depth of experience and passion to every flight. A commercial pilot since 1985 and a corporate pilot since 1990, Sean launched his career flying for the R.J. Reynolds/Winston team on the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit—an adventure that took him across the country for over a decade.

Since then, Sean has piloted more than 25 different corporate balloons and several special shapes, flying in over 40 states and four countries. In total, he has logged more than 300 Pilot-in-Command hours and built a reputation as one of the most seasoned pilots in the industry.

Today, Sean is a proud co-owner of 1912 Aerial Adventures alongside Andy Williams and Taylor Aldous, and has been a valued member of the Galena On The Fly team for the past 25 years. Whether he's floating over the rolling hills of Galena or sharing stories from his NASCAR days, Sean is dedicated to making every flight an unforgettable experience.