Mr. Steven Griffin (International Member - 2007, Australian) Areas of Interest: Aviation with an emphasis on lighter than air record breaking and design development. Underwater and wildlife photography. Adventure and expedition travel Brief Bio: Steve Griffin first starting learning to fly at age 16 and has gone on to earn qualifications in aeroplanes, balloons, ultralights and gliders. He holds instructor and examiner ratings for balloons and is multi-engine aeroplane rated. In 1994 he became the first person to fly a balloon solo non-stop across Australia on a marathon 56 hour 27 minute flight from Carnarvon WA to Kilcummin QLD. He has held 15 World and 84 Australian aviation records and has been awarded numerous international honours by the Federation Aeronautique International including the Montgolfier Diploma, Henri Mignet Diploma and CIA Gold Badge with 3 Diamonds. He is an avid underwater and wildlife photographer and has received numerous awards for his imagery. As an adventure/expedition traveller he has climbed Kilimanjaro, paddled more than 300km of the Zambezi River, trekked in PNG, Thailand and New Zealand No news pieces from Mr. Steven Griffin 7 photos from Mr. Steven Griffin: Ready for Takeoff © Mr. Steven Griffin Burner Test © Mr. Steven Griffin Duration Record Alaska © Mr. Steven Griffin AX-2 Altitude Record Flight © Mr. Steven Griffin Pre-takeoff Checks © Mr. Steven Griffin World Record Breaking Flight © Mr. Steven Griffin Mylar Magic Balloon © Mr. Steven Griffin Places Visited: PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Zealand, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, UK and Western Europe, Alaska, Western Canada and North Western USA. Travelled extensively in QLD and Northern Territory Webpage: http://brisbanehotairballooning.com.au Home | News | Gallery | What is ANZEC? | Our Members | Join | Contact | Login | © 2007 'ANZEC' - Last updated May 2007