Curt Bramble's love of ballooning began in 1983, when Provo, Utah, decided to add hot air balloons to its July 4th Freedom Festival. Curt was asked to organize the event. He agreed, but only if he could go for a ride in a hot air balloon.

That condition came naturally. Since graduating from Notre Dame and moving to Provo in 1973, Curt had set out to accomplish 25 bucket list items. They included hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, climbing Mount Whitney, hang gliding, skydiving, scuba diving, spelunking, and taking a hot air balloon ride.

Once that last item was checked off, a new adventure began. In 1984, Curt became a private pilot and then a commercial hot air balloon pilot. He competed in the US Nationals from 1989 to 1991, and his family has now enjoyed ballooning for over 39 years, flying throughout the US and internationally.

One of Curt's most unique flights took him over Bryce Canyon at the request of the National Parks.

Today, Curt flies dawn patrol in Boise, Reno and Albuquerque, launching in the dark before sunrise and landing after the sun comes up. He flies a Kubicek 90000 named Eagle - We the People.

Our balloon, Eagle - We the People, was designed to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in America. It is a Kubicek 90000, and it is a proud sight in the sky.

The balloon's N-number is N-1776G, and its inaugural flight took place on July 4th, 2022.

We can't wait to share it with you at the Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza.