Shawn is a commercially licensed hot air balloon pilot through the FAA. He has been flying hot air balloons for 30 years. He was initially taught by his father-in-law who began ballooning after retiring from the United States Army as a helicopter pilot. Shawn is married to his wife, Patricia and together they have two children and four grandchildren. Shawn is also active in the balloon community as an instructor and has had a part in training numerous balloon pilots. Shawn works full time as a Construction Manager in Industrial Construction. His favorite part of ballooning is being able to provide others with the joy of flying.
Chad is also a commercially licensed hot air balloon pilot through the FAA. He began flying hot air balloons in 2013 when he was taught to fly by his father-in-law, Shawn Krause. Chad is married to his wife, Shawnel who is the brains behind the business, and together they have three children. Chad works full time as a police officer for the Zachary Police Department. His favorite parts of ballooning are getting to share the experience of a first balloon flight with passengers as well as the lifelong friendships that he has formed through the sport of ballooning.