Dennis Kollin
Sky Adventures was born in Rochester, Michigan 50 years ago after Dennis earned his commercial balloon pilot license. Dennis has accumulated OVER 3,800 hours piloting balloons and has taken over 12,000 passengers for rides since 1975. Sky Adventures moved to Oxford in 1995 where Dennis lives with his wife, Linda, and their beloved dogs Arthur and Joy. When not ballooning, Dennis can be found in his flower gardens hybridizing daylilies, which began as a small hobby that has now grown out of control.
Richard Strang
Richard discovered ballooning when a Sky Adventures balloon, piloted by our own DJ Ostrand, landed in his yard. After helping pack up that balloon, Richard, his wife, Sandy, and their kids became members of the chase crew. After a few years of being our best chase crew member, Richard started pilot training and earned his commercial pilot license in 1993. He has accumulated over 1350 flights and has taken over 5,300 passengers over the last 32 years. Richard and Sandy’s daughter Amanda, is one of our loyal chase crew ever since her birth 31 years ago. Along with her husband Josh, they come out with their young sons Carter and Liam to see Grampa fly the balloons.
Andrew Strang
Andrew has been involved in ballooning since he was 10 years old. He began his Sky Adventures career as a chase crew member for his uncle, Richard. Andrew began his pilot training and after many years of hard work, he earned his commercial pilot’s license in 2013. Andrew and his wife, Danielle, are the proud parents to Landon, Allison and Camden. Landon is now a valuable member of the chase crew, and is starting his pilot training to hopefully someday joining the piloting ranks. A talented photographer, drone pilot and videographer, Andrew frequently contracts with passengers for custom videos of their “sky adventures”.
Jeff Kuklinsky
Jeff became Sky Adventures newest commercial pilot in 2019, after beginning his training in 2010. He has logged over 300 flights, taken over 1000 passengers and is a great addition to our commercial pilot family. By day, he is a self-employed master wood floor installer and a jack of all trades. His vast talents are continually utilized by Sky Adventures. Together with his wife Joanna, a nurse midwife, they have 3 sons, Ryan, and the twins Hunter and Barrett, who are a huge part of the chase crew. Jeff and his family are major winter enthusiasts, spending much time at their cabin in the upper peninsula snowmobiling and enjoying the snow seasons. Jeff has many hobbies which include boating and fishing with the boys. The family also consists of their two beloved Llewellin Setters, Oakley and Ranger, and their Lab Zeke.