Balloons require a team of two to
four crew members. The team members are rotating
depending on their availability.
1) The crew
assembles and inflates the balloon under thesupervision of
the pilot. 2) After takeoff, the driver
and the navigator follow the balloon until landing.
They keep in touch with the pilot through a radio. 3) Finally, it takes a team
to pack the beast until the next flight.
Crewing includes physical work
such as lifting or sometimes running. You may be
required to drive the truck so it is better if you
have a driver's license. Crewing is great outdoor activity.
It is fun, it's better than working out
at the gym, and you get to
fly with us for free: For
every 5 times you crew you earn a
flight certificate you can use
for yourself or give to someone
else. It is also a good first
step for those who want to become a pilot.