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Scott pilot began flying career in hot air balloon

Maj. Kenneth Weiner,18th Air Force Chief of Special Plans and Programs by day and balloon aeronaut by night, explains to spectators how a hot air balloon flies Sept. 14 during the 40th Anniversary Great Forest Park Balloon Glow in St. Louis, Mo. Weiner began flying hot air balloons when he was 14 years-old, he used his accumlated balloon flying hours to join the U.S. Air Force as a pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade)

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