RESERVATIONS:
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to
secure a reservation.
You can also purchase gift certificates a.k.a.
"the perfect gift".
We only accept cash or
check.
NATIONWIDE CERTIFICATES:
We do not have an arrangement with those
"brokers" that sell
nationwide flight certificates, and we cannot
accept those.
RESCHEDULING:
Ballooning is weather-dependent. Weather
is subject to change. The final decision
of flying is made by the pilot at the
launch field. This is for your safety. If a flight has
to be canceled due to weather, we will do our best to
reschedule at a later time that is convenient to
you.
CANCELLATION:
If you must cancel a flight, please do so
at least 48 hours in advance. We will
reschedule you at no charge. For
cancellations less than 48 hours before flight, we
reserve the right to keep the flight deposit or
charge a rescheduling fee.
NO ALCOHOL / NO
SMOKING:
Alcohol is not permitted on board, and
passengers visibly intoxicated will
not be allowed to board the
balloon per FAA Regulation.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED NEAR THE
BALLOON.
WAIVER:
Certain risks and dangers exist which are
inherent in all travel, including balloon flights.
You will be requested to sign a waiver in
advance of your
flight.
HOW LONG IS A FLIGHT?
We will be in the
air for about an hour but the whole adventure takes
about 3 hours. If the conditions are good and we can fly
a bit longer, our pilot will be happy to do
so. But we cannot promise a specific duration in advance
- this is a pilot decision based on weather and landing
spot availability.
HOW HIGH, HOW FAST AND
HOW FAR WILL WE FLY?
Usually 500 - 2000 feet
above ground, but balloons can fly at treetop level or go
much higher. Since balloons travel with the wind, the
balloon
will only go as fast as the
wind is blowing , generally not much faster than 8-10
mph. For example, an hour-long flight with
winds averaging 6 mph will travel a distance of about 6
miles.
HOW DO WE COME BACK?
Each balloon has a ground crew that follows the
path of the balloon on the ground in the chase vehicle
and is in contact with the balloon via radio. The ground crew
will meet the balloon at the landing spot and help to
pack up the balloon. Once the balloon
is all packed up, you will get a ride back in the chase
vehicle.
PASSENGER RESTRICTIONS:
Almost anyone can take a
balloon ride, however passengers should be tall enough
to see over the edge of the basket (about 4 feet), be
able to stand for at least an hour, have no medical
issues that may affect their ability to participate in
light physical activity (including pregnancy).
WHAT TO WEAR:
You should
dress as you would for any outdoor activity: loose
comfortable clothing with sturdy footwear. The
temperature up in the balloon will be about the same as
it is on the ground. Please no heeled shoes or sandals;
sneakers are highly
recommended.
WHAT TO
BRING:
Please
bring the balloon ride confirmation page and waiver
that were sent to you, as well as a photo ID.
Other than that, the most important thing
to bring with you is a camera and lots of film or
memory!
This is the best way to capture your flight
experience and share it with friends and family.
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