Born in London, son of an English father and italian mother, relocated to Italy at the age of 27 and resident in Todi since 1982. Obtained fixed wing commercial pilot’s licence, multi-engine and Instrument rating in the USA but devoted most of his time to hot-air ballooning in Umbria with his hot air balloon company Mongolfiera Management now known as AGPIM. Firmly believes that the SAGRANTINO WINE VALLEY is the perfect location to stage europe’s leading ballooning event has now decided to dedicate his time in making this conviction a reality!!
Ralph’s Responsabilities: General organisation.
Because of the desire to improve the event the organisation has selected its very experienced collaborators to cover various responsabilities regarding the sourcing of balloon teams from their relevant countries to participate in the event.
We ask that any member interested in our request that they contact: ralphshaw@tiscali.it at their earliest convenience.