Dave & Carole Strickland have been ballooning for over 20 years in Central Ohio and own and operate Flying Colours Hot Air Balloons Ltd., located in Columbus.

Dave & Carole fly frequently in the Marysville area. Along with their son Adam and the Flying Colours Balloon team, they have attended the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta more than a dozen times.The Flying Colours Balloon Team is compromised of their friends from across the United States.

In addition to their balloon business, Carole is a Realtor with Andy & Associates, and Dave is an Information Systems Consultant.

The Stricklands are currently flying a new Lindstrand 90A named "Simply Irresistable," and are authorized dealers for Lindstrand Balloon U.S.

The Flying Colours website is www.flyingcoloursballoons.com, and is filled with photo galleries of the flights and adventures of the Flying Colours Balloon Team.