Real Adventure Hot Air Balloon Co.

Real Adventure, Inc. was started by Tim Hampton in October, 1987. Tim has been committed to provide accurate outdoor adventure & gear information, instruction, marketing, guide, and balloon flight services since that time. The entire family has been actively involved in all aspects of the business.

Tim has been active in the Central Ohio hot air balloon community since the mid-80's. Tim Hampton was the lead outdoor pursuits instructor at the Ohio State University, College of Education and Human Ecology, School of Physical Activity and Educational Services ("Phys. Ed."), Sports, Fitness, and Health Program, Outdoor Pursuits Courses, from 1988 to 2020. Tim has been flying his own balloon since November, 1999. Tim is also currently one of the RE/MAX hot-air balloon pilots in the Central Ohio territory. 

We have been greatly blessed by our dedicated volunteer balloon ground crew. They help to make each flight and activity happen in a safe, professional and fun manner. We could not do what we do without them. We are always looking for additional balloon crew. If you would like to have a lot of fun, come be on our hot air balloon crew! Please feel free to contact us for the details.

All of our pilots hold a current FAA Commercial Hot Air Balloon Pilot Certificate. 

The balloon(s) we use are insured and are annually inspected to meet the airworthiness standards prescribed by the manufacturer and FAA supervision.