| Imagine drifting on the breeze, watching the world | | | | most favorable at those times of day. Dress |
| drift below in all its beauty and splendor, buildings | | | | comfortably in light layered fabrics, and bring a hat |
| and vehicles looking like toys. Imagine leaving all of | | | | and sunglasses, as well as a light jacket. It can be |
| life's problems behind as you spend the most | | | | very warm in the basket, but you will be |
| fabulous morning or evening imaginable on a hot | | | | surprised how much cooler the air is a few |
| air balloon flight. | | | | thousand feet off the ground! And don't forget |
| Begun in the 1700s by several Frenchmen, building | | | | your camera, to capture those magical panoramic |
| and flying hot air balloons has really not changed | | | | views from high above the earth. |
| that much over the years, except that hot air | | | | Most hot air balloon flights last about an hour, and |
| ballooning is safer and more popular than ever! | | | | you will be picked up by the "chase crew" who |
| The basket is comfortable and the experience is | | | | follow the balloon in a vehicle and meet the balloon |
| exhilirating. No matter what terrain you fly over, | | | | upon landing to collect the equipment and |
| or how many flights you've taken, each | | | | passengers. |
| experience is a once in a lifetime event. You and | | | | Because nobody can be absolutely sure where |
| nature seem to be one as the world glides | | | | you will land in a hot air balloon, a side trip by car |
| beneath you. | | | | after the ride is often an added bonus. Most |
| If you think hot air balloon rides are expensive | | | | flights finish with a champagne toast, and you |
| and hard to find, think again. In fact, it's very | | | | generally receive a flignt certificate to |
| affordable, and hot air ballooning is becoming more | | | | commemorate the event. |
| and more prevalent all over the world. There's | | | | If you've never been on a hot air balloon ride, |
| probably a hot air balloon flight service close to | | | | you're in for a treat! Most flights are extremely |
| you, just waiting to take you on the ride of your | | | | smooth and gentle, balloon pilots must be FAA |
| life. | | | | certified, and all equipment is examined and |
| Educate yourself and be prepared when booking a | | | | safety-checked thoroughly before passengers are |
| hot air balloon flight. Most launch either at dawn, or | | | | ever taken aboard. Hot air ballooning is a safe, |
| just before dusk, due to the winds being at their | | | | exciting, and fun activity for the entire family! |