Hello all and welcome back to another interview
This week we featured @Balloonchaser
Here are the best 20 questions from the question thread - Enjoy!
Note: If your question was not answered below and you would like a response, just PM @Balloonchaser for your answer
Question 1: Submitted by @Connor
Do you do much balloon chasing?
I am not only a “Balloonchaser” but I am also a Student Hot Air Balloon Pilot! I fly more than chase. Both are really fun!
Question 2: Submitted by @JDE1303
Why do you like balloons? What draws you towards them?
Balloons are so majestic! You are just floating in the air in the hands of Mother Nature! It defies the saying of “You Can Fly!”
Question 3: Submitted by @BigBert10
Why do some people call you JackBot?
JackBot was started by our good #Regular friends! Check #lounge and that’s where it started! People call me that as I literally am a “bot”. I pump out quality topics (their words not mine) and also was the first to give help in Support.
Question 4: Submitted by @BigBert10
How much French do you speak? Because I see you and your French when you host ACVA events.
I speak 75%ish “fluent” French. I use that on our events as many people on this community speak French and Canada speaks French (Canadian French) so it fits perfectly!
Question 5: Submitted by @Seanhickey465
What drew you towards joining Acva, surely your busy enough?
I joined ACVA as they needed an Events Manager and I enjoy making quality events!
Question 6: @Chief305
Why do most of your posts contain big bold letters like
This?
Is it necessary for the extraness?
It is necessary for the extraness! But it catches people’s attention which is what is needed when there is over 4000 photos in a photo thread or when there is a big announcement (need to get the point through)
Question 7: Submitted by @Josh_H
What do you enjoy about Infinite Flight and it’s community the most?
I enjoy how Infinite Flight and the Community is like a family! Everyone communicates “nicely” and we all chat with each other EVERYDAY!
Question 8: Submitted by @natedog508
Favorite airline and favorite plane
The Bombardier Global Express is my favorite plane and if I had to choose an airline, It would be Qantas or British Airways! :)
Question 9: Submitted by @Dan_77
Why makes you obsessed with a wicker basket, a huuuuge flamethrower 1m above your head and absolutely no control?
I spend time wondering this…
Balloons are so pretty and majestic and attract a lot of attention! But the wicker basket is very stable and secure and the “flamethrower” AKA the Burner is a fun thing! Mother Nature is my control but there are some ways that I can have control (that will be explained in a topic that I will be posting in a week or so). The most dangerous part is the propane tanks and landing around power lines (can be avoided)
Question 10: Submitted by @Tim_B
How long do you have to search to find a thread you’re not in?
I think there’s a descent amount of topics that I’m not in… If you want to go count, that’s your funeral. But I try to remain active yet on task while responding to topics. My favorite kind of topics to view are Real World Aviation or Announcements! That’s where you will usually find me! :)
Question 11: Submitted by @Justin0623
What is your favorite place to fly to in infinite flight
St. Maarten is my go to place!
Question 12: @Josh_H
What would you give to get the devs to add a hot air balloon to IF?
I have said that I am up to find a way to make it, skin it and model it myself! I would give anything to get the Hot Air Balloon Added (Laura?)
Question 13: @Ryan_Vidad
What social aspect of this community impacted your decision to start hosting events and contributing to Virtual Airlines.
Virtual Airlines came over time with me, but my events were prompted by the kindness of the people who helped me create my event format that I use now!
Question 14: @Nate_Schneller
How has being in the community forum shaped you?
The community has really helped me communicate with people as I’m Home Schooled (Acting Classes I do go to though)
Question 15: @Delta319
What was the funniest moment you experienced on IF?
The funniest moment had to be KNUC TS1 Pre-Global
Question 16: @Etrain
You call yourself a “Child actor”. Have you acted in any films, etc?
I am indeed still a child and Yes I have acted in films and voice overs
Question 17: @Chris_S
What is your favorite VA that is not yours? (Leaves about 3)
I’d say AFKLM or VirtualBlue.
Question 18: @Transport_Hub
Why do you like Bristol so much and how did you come to find the place or visit? It’s not usually the first place that comes to mind for people to visit when they travel to the U.K.
I came to Bristol for a Balloon Festival (Bristol Balloon Fiesta)! I was in Scotland and Ireland so it kind of just worked :)
Question 19: @Chatta290
Why aren’t you an IFC Regular?
Why aren’t I? I was at one point but was a bit stupid and posted a stupid but funny Support topic about how KLAX ATC don’t listen on TS1 and I got rightfully demoted from regular (totally understandable). But Tyler - I would love to become a regular again if the opportunity presents itself! :)
Question 20: @Chris_S
Many times you have told me in confidence that Joe is your favorite moderator. Can you explain why?
I like Joe but I don’t think he likes me… Currently I like all of the mods but @anon88794458 has been there for me during everything and he was the one who turned me into an IFATC. I can’t thank Sam enough.
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