Bilal Tanrıver
Bilal Tanrıver, born in Ankara, is a graduate of the Electrical Technology program at Selçuk University in Konya and has also completed a degree in Occupational Health and Safety at Karabük University. Currently a student in Tourism Guiding at Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Bilal worked as a professional photographer for 8 years before starting his career as a pilot in 2020. With flight experience across three different destinations, he currently serves in Flight Operations.
Görkem Kıyga
Görkem Kıyga is a young and passionate balloon pilot with flight experience in 4 regions and 2 countries. A graduate of Ürgüp Tesan Science High School, Görkem is currently studying Tourist Guiding at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University. Since 2019, he has been pursuing his profession with dedication, continuously enhancing his skills with every flight. Born and raised in Ürgüp, Cappadocia, where he still resides, Görkem enjoys swimming and playing football in his free time. He has flight experience in the regions of Pamukkale, Göreme, and Soğanlı in Türkiye and is an international pilot with flights in Jordan. As a young pilot with ambitious goals, each flight brings him new experiences.
Mehmet Ali Aksoy
Mehmet Ali Aksoy, originally from Yozgat, completed his education in Ankara and graduated from Anadolu University’s Faculty of Business. After holding management roles in sales and marketing, he followed his passion for aviation and became a balloon pilot in 2015. With experience in various regions of Türkiye, Mehmet Ali currently serves as a pilot and Flight Operations Manager at Lord Balloon, conducting flights over the scenic Soğanlı Valley in Kayseri. He has accumulated 800 hours of flight experience. A skilled swimmer with a background as a lifeguard, Mehmet Ali has also achieved multiple local chess championship titles. He is married and a father of two.
Halil Dönmez
Halil Dönmez was born in the town of Ortahisar in Ürgüp, Cappadocia, and completed his university education in Eskişehir. After working in accounting for a while, he decided to pursue a career as a pilot. With experience in various flight zones, including Pamukkale, Cappadocia, and Jordan, Halil is eager to gain new experiences. He currently serves as the Ground Operations Manager in the Soğanlı region.
Tankut Demir
Our pilot is a graduate of Başkent University with a degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and he is currently pursuing his master's degree in General and Strategic Management at St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University. In his professional career, he has worked in manufacturing management and organization, automation expertise, and occupational health and safety. Being curious about every aspect of aviation since childhood, our pilot has successfully completed various simulator and DLR exams. Due to his love for Cappadocia, he settled in the region in 2016 and served as an occupational health and safety specialist in aviation activities. He also obtained his pilot license and joined the Royal Balloon family. In addition to flying, he is involved in our company's operational activities. Our pilot, who resides in the tranquil beauty of Cemil Village in Kapadokya, is also a licensed ice hockey player. He speaks fluent in English and Russian. He has an abundance of cats and dogs, and his hobbies include e-sports, digital technologies, and long walks.
Kemal Söyler
He has grown up in Göreme as a talented and young hot air balloon pilot, and continues his life in this unique geography. Kemal, originally from Akrasay-Ihlara, has successfully graduated from Nevşehir Özel Altınyıldız High School and is currently studying tourist guiding at Kapadokya University. After completing high school, Kemal decided to pursue a career as a hot air balloon pilot and obtained his pilot license in 2019 following pilot training. Our pilot, who also has experience in Pamukkale flight area, has been practicing this exciting profession in the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia for some time. Off-roading with his friends is a real delight for him. Kemal not only takes great joy in being a passionate pilot, but also in witnessing the beauty of nature and creating memories with his friends.
