mid-ohio balloon
adventures, llc


(419) 560-7535



About Us





Gary & Kim Tyo, Owners



Although Gary has been flying hot-air balloons for 42 years, and Kim has been involved in ballooning for 37, they didn't start their Mid-Ohio Balloon Adventures, LLC ride business until 2007, after moving back from New Jersey to their roots in Ohio.


Both Kim & Gary enjoy all aspects of ballooning, especially all of the people they have met along the way. "It has been a unique and fun experience that we have been able to share with our family, friends, passengers, and Crew".



pilot bio



Gary L. Tyo






A native of North Central Ohio, Gary is a ballooning veteran of 41 years. His interest in ballooning came after attending a Festival in 1972, while helping a pilot launch a balloon. He thought it was a unique and fascinating experience and that he would like to try it some time. It wasn't until 1981 that he purchased his first balloon and obtained his Private Pilot's license. The following year he acquired his Commerical license. He is a member of the Central Ohio Balloon Club, the Northern Ohio Balloon Pilots Association, and a long-time member of the Balloon Federation of America.


Gary is an FAA Certified Pilot and has an excellent flying record with no accidents or injuries. He has extensive knowledge of the art and science of ballooning and is dedicated to keeping the balloon business safe, exciting, and enjoyable for every passenger that flies with Mid-Ohio Balloon Adventures, LLC. His easy-going personality make him your ideal pilot when floating over the farms and countryside of North Central Ohio.


Gary says he "thoroughly enjoys all aspects of ballooning including competing and flying for fun. The best part, however, is the excitement the balloon brings to others."