balloonatic
/bəˈluːnətɪk/(also ballunatic)
noun
A person who is balloon-mad; a balloonist, specifically (Military slang ) a member of a balloon corps or balloon squadron in the First World War (1914–18).
adjective
Balloon-mad, balloon-crazy.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Alton (Illinois) Weekly Courier. Blend of balloon and lunatic.