Biography

Andrew (Robbo) started ballooning in the late 1970s at the age of four. He obtained his private pilot license in 1994 and his instructor and commercial ratings in the 1996. 

Andrew has competed at all Australian National Championships since 1996 (except for 2001). He has represented Australia at the World Championships in 2006, 2012, 2018 and 2022.

Andrew is supported by his super team "Team Robbo" consisting of his wife Kath and son James.  

When he is not flying balloons, he is also a keen expedition kayaker, videographer and photographer.

FAI World Championships and World Air Games
Year Event Country Location Ranking Average
202224th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2022SloveniaMurska Sobota85391
201823rd FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2018AustriaGross-Siegharts, Austria23615
201220th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2012United StatesBattle Creek55531
200617th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2006JapanMotegi44468