Peg Billson was gifted her passion for aviation as a child that continues to this day:

• She started flying fixed winged aircraft as a teenager, 
• holds a bachelors and masters degrees in Aeronautical Engineering, 
• had a 35-year career in the aviation industry 
• is an instrument rated, multi-engine fixed wing pilot
• is a commercial rated, Lighter-than-air pilot
• She volunteers in the following organizations: AAAA, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and Friends of Smokey