Has been involved in the international Hot Air ballooning industry since 1988, beginning his flying career in the UK.
He founded Hod-Hod Soliman, which has the longest balloon flying record in Luxor, in 1993 since when it has been offering its classic Hot Air Balloon flights from the unique archeological area of the West Bank in Luxor also known as Thebes.
During this time Hod-Hod Soliman Hot Air Balloon Luxor has been awarded four international gold medals for quality and service
HAS FLOWN PASSENGER-CARRYING HOT AIR BALLOONS FOR OVER 30 YEARS, RACKING UP NEARLY 5000 HOURS, WHICH MAKES HIM ONE OF THE MOST EXPERIENCED BALLOON PILOTS IN THE WORLD