Welcome to the
I’m Home Balloon Team
Home of Ohio’s “I’m Home” hot air balloon.
Ohio’s best and most fun team!
Rides
Although we are not primarily a ride business, we do occasionally fly a few paid rides for some very lucky folks! But, Be Prepared…WE ARE DIFFERENT!
How and Why?
We do not require a deposit.*
We do not sell gift certificates. *
We do PRIVATE and EXCLUSIVE flights only. *
You will have the very BEST HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE in the area, bar none. Flights are approximately 1 hour and include champagne or juice toast, and souvenir glass champagne flutes as gifts. Please allow 3 hours for the entire experience.
Why? Many hot air balloon rides are cancelled due to weather restrictions which include but are not limited to wind, rain, fog, muddy fields, and occasionally due to lack of passenger fitness. If we cancel due to safety and rescheduling isn’t an option for you OR for us, no worries! Mike has the final say for all GO! or NO-GO flight decisions.
When? Sunrise only through 9/18, and both sunrise & sunset in cooler weather by appointment only.
Where? Near Lebanon, Ohio 45036, determined by staff based on wind direction. Farm flights available in Oregonia pending wind and weather.
Pricing-$350 per person, 2 minimum with 5 maximum. Cash or Checks only.
CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
About the Pilot
“I’m Home” is exclusively piloted by FAA Commercial Pilot and Instructor Mike Gliatti. Mike began his ballooning career in 2004 and quickly turned his part-time passion into a full-time commercial ride operation which included over 5 balloons, 5 pilots, thousands of flight operations and 13 full seasons. As Mike will say, “It was about the experiences, relationships, and fun”. Mike is married with 2 children and is also the President/Owner of a logistics company. His passion for family time led to the closing of the ride business in 2019, and the formation of the Ohio Home Hot Air Balloon Team in 2020.
Safety
Mike is a meticulous, detail-oriented pilot who holds safety in the highest regard. Additionally, although not required by the FAA, Mike holds a current FAA Class II medical certification. Mike attends Hot Air Ballooning Safety Seminar each year. All equipment is in top condition and has been inspected and certified by a credentialled FAA Inspector in 2023 as required each year.
Crew
The Ohio Home Balloon Team is comprised of incredible crew members who have been ballooning for many years. Their experience, focus on safety and fun are not surpassed in the area! Some of our crew have been ballooning for over 25 years, and collectively they have tens of thousands of hours of experience.
Gallery
Blog
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A hot air balloon ride is the very best experience, but never better than with Fall temps and Fall colors. Since hot air balloons are heated, outside temperatures in the 30's-70's make for an extremely comfortable ride. Unfortunately, timing is everything and weather...
Lebanon Ohio Hot Air Balloon Ride on Farm
The Tepe Family enjoying their group Hot Air Balloon Ride from their gorgeous farm.
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