Hot Air Ballooning Experience

An Experience to remember. Ballooning is one ofthe grass or field. Cushioned benches are fitted in
the oldest means of flight and promises aneach compartment and on landing you are
enjoyable and scenic day out.required to take in a seated position and holding
The Experienceonto the handle bars. It is very safe to land but
Just as the sun rises the balloon rises for athe basket might tilt 90 degrees and by holding on
spectacular view of the mountains. Flight generallyyou cannot fall out.
lasts for about an hour and the balloon is settledCriteria to consider when Hot Air Ballooning:
down on the earth. Sparkling wine is served onDue to the fact that Hot air balloons fly they are
landing and then you are taken for a breakfast.also classified under air services and need to meet
The flight offers spectacular photo opportunitiescertain criteria.
especially when there is more than 1 balloon in the1. Balloons need to be registered with a valid air
air. Balloons fly at about 15km/h which makes itcarrier number.
easy to take breathtaking photos of almost2. Maintained by a licensed Aircraft Maintenance
anything. Depending on your pilot the balloon canorganization.
be turned 180 degrees or 360 degrees to give3. Manufactured by a company that is licensed to
opportunity to all to view certain areas in flight.manufacture balloons.
On average balloons take between 4 to 16 people4. Passenger legal liability and third party insurance
in one balloon depending on the size. They aremust be in place.
usually divided into compartments where in a5. The Pilot should also be in possession of a valid
balloon of 16, 4 people share a compartment. ThePilot's License.
pilot is positioned in the centre where he/she6. Balloons should also carry: A log book of the
operates the burners that produce the flame andaircraft hours, certificates for the following:
hot air which lets the balloon fly. Hot air is trappedairworthiness, safety for flight, ownership.
inside the balloon. Hot air goes up and because theCompanies with all of the above in place might be
outside atmospheric temperature is colder themore expensive but safety is priority and you life
balloon rises. The amount of heat is controlled byis worth it. All these regulations and premiums
the pilot operating the burners which in effectmust be paid for and this ensures your safety
controls the height of flight.and a legal operation.
On landing the balloon is nearing the ground at aEnjoy your hot air ballooning experience.
very gracious pace and the balloon is settled on