Tim Cole (balloonist)
Tim Cole | |
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Cole with son Tim Jr and daughter in law expecting Tim Cole III | |
| Born | Timothy Scot Cole 11 November 1945 Sarasota, Florida, U.S |
| Occupation | Insurance agency owner |
| Employer | Mountain Storm Insurance |
| Known for | Spirit of Freedom (balloon) Steve Fossett's Project Director |
| Spouse | Vikki |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | FAI Diplome Montgolfier ballooning's highest honor Fellow of the Explorers Club of New York |
Timothy Scot Cole (born 11 November 1945) is the balloonist who designed and built the Spirit of Freedom balloon capsule. This was the first aircraft of any type to carry a solo pilot around the world. In 2002 pilot Steve Fossett flew the Spirit of Freedom on the first successful nonstop solo circumnavigation flight.