Enjoying Your Flight

Tips for an enjoyable hot air balloon flight -

• You should dress as if out for a walk in the current weather season, in clothes made from natural fibers when taking a balloon flight. Shoes or boots should be flat - no high heels and ones that you don’t mind getting wet.

• Tall passengers may find a cotton cap useful protection from the radiant heat of the burners above.

• Dress in layers on cool or cold days. Balloons don’t generally fly high enough for a large temperature drop.

• The pilot does need to operate the burning frequently to keep the hot air balloon in the air. The burner does make some noise so if you have sensitive hearing, you may want to wear earmuffs or have earplugs.

• Balloons fly just after dawn or a few hours before sunset when conditions are likely to be the best for ballooning.

• Balloons fly with the wind so the landing site and exact flight duration cannot be guaranteed.

• Balloons need certain weather conditions to fly safely so it is not unusual for your flight to be cancelled and rearranged a few times. However, about 80 thousand people fly in balloons throughout the world each year so please be a little patient.

• Make sure you are on time to the designated meeting or launch site. There may not be any restrooms available so take care of that before meeting up.

• Remember, the pilot is in charge of the aircraft. The pilot’s number one job is to keep you and the other passengers safe.

• Listen carefully to the passenger safety briefing from the pilot.

• You will need to be able to stand up for at least an hour. Pregnant women and people who have had recent surgeries need to clear that with the pilot in advance.

• If you have any questions or are unclear about something, please ask your pilot or crew as they want to make sure that you have a great time and enjoy your flight.