George Beydyk

And so, the most deserved balloonist of Ukraine George Beydyk. High proficient pilot, specialist on flights with passengers, fan of history and traditions expert. It is talked about this interesting man: “Pregnant women and dogs fly even with him!” Flights with passengers he considers his calling, can tell ballooning fairy-tales and ancient legends for hours. He is guru in the ceremony of dedication in balloonists. Specialized in flights over Kyiv.

George Beydyk, pilot of thermal balloon:
- Ballooning for me is the best and large part of life, saturated, difficult and responsible. And it lasts already from 1993, when I finished school of pilots. I enjoy every flight, especially if ideal weather terms are instrumental in him. I perceive flights, as divine and most wonderful moments of the life. But if I fly with passengers, to all of it, the sense of responsibility for people is added else.

Flying time – 800 hours. Record-holder, member of the national team of Ukraine from 1996. Member of the Britannic Royal flying club. Participant of championship of Europe 1996 (Austria), championships of Ukraine 1997–2008, Cup of Ukraine (1998–2008), prizewinner of "Cup of Podillya 2003", participant of Championships of Russia of 2003-2008, Fiesta of 850year of Moscow 1997, First World aviation games 1997 (Turkey), International competitions of «Mobilux Trophy-2002», International sporting flight «Russia-Ukraine» within the framework of year of Russia in Ukraine 2003 Championship of Georgia of 2007, Championship of Armenia 2007.