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Hot Air Balloon Ride: A Perfect Gift

When you want to give a gift that will beare typically a series of two or three
remembered, consider giving a gifttake-offs, flights, and landings, and usually
certificate for a hot air balloon ride orlast about an hour and a half. Another type
other soaring adventures. Humans have alwaysof glider ride takes the rider up one mile in
craved the freedom of flight, and balloonthe air, where they can enjoy a smooth,
rides, glider rides, or skydiving are sure toquiet, peaceful ride with views of
be  gifts  that  will thrill your recipients.spectacular scenery. Other gliders have more
room, so that two riders can accompany the
A hot air balloon ride typically has room forpilot  for  a  beautiful  flight.
one, two, three, four, or more passengers,
depending upon the size of the gondola (theFor the truly adventuresome, tandem skydiving
basket). Usually a crew chief will take yourmakes the perfect gift. Typically, the novice
friend or friends to a launch site where theand the instructor board the jump plane and
balloon is being inflated. After the balloonclimb to between 10,000 and 13,000 feet.
is inflated and everyone is in the gondola,Signals are given and the novice exits the
the balloon gently ascends to between 500 andaircraft harnessed to his or her instructor.
1,000 feet. It travels above the treetops andThe free-fall is a rush and the feeling of
below the clouds for about an hour, coveringflying is breathtaking. Then, the chute is
five or ten miles. Upon landing, it's typicalopened  and  the two float to earth together.
to adhere to an old French tradition of
celebrating with a champagne toast as theSoaring adventures make a wonderful gift, but
balloon is being rolled up. The entirethey can also create memorable bonding
experience  takes  about  three  hours.experiences. A hot air balloon ride on your
first wedding anniversary can be incredibly
A glider ride can take several forms. Someromantic and exciting. Likewise, a hot air
gliders are equipped with dual-controlledballoon ride can provide the perfect backdrop
joysticks, so a single rider can take thefor a reunion of close friends or classmates.
controls from the pilot for a short time andWhatever the occasion, soaring adventures can
actually fly the glider. These glider ridesput the wind beneath your wings.



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