Gen600x18 birthdayHere are some tips to have an enjoyable balloon flight:

  • You should dress as if out for a walk, in clothing made from natural fibers when taking a flight. Shoes or boots should be flat - no high heels.
  • Tall passengers may find a cotton cap useful protection from the radiant heat of the burners above.
  • Dress in layers on cool days. Balloons don't generally fly high enough for a large temperature drop.
  • Balloons fly just after dawn or a few hours before sunset when conditions are likely to be best.
  • 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 each year so please be a little patient.
  • Make sure you are on time to the launch site.
  • 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.