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| Is it safe? |
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Yes, very much so. Ballooning is the safest form
of air travel. Your pilot will be a fully qualified Commercial Pilot
with a wealth of experience. All flights are carried out in accordance
with strict guidelines set out and monitored by the Civil Aviation
Authority.
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| When do we fly? |
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We fly all year round at dawn and a few hours
before sunset. We do this to avoid the hot thermic conditions that
build up during the day.
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| Where will we go? |
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Well that is my favourite aspect of ballooning.
You just don't really know. Obviously we have forecasts which will
give us a good indication, but we only really find out when we take
off. Every flight is different.
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| How long will we be in the air? |
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You will be in the air for at least an hour.
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| How involved can we be? |
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As much as you like. In fact during the balloon's
inflation you will be encouraged to get involved. It gives you a
better understanding of the whole flight process and is part of
the fun.
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| Is it cold up there? |
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Not really. Because we travel with the wind,
it is often warmer in the air than on the ground. Certainly this
can be the case in winter.
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| How long does it last? |
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You should allow three to three and a half hours
for the whole experience.
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| What will I be able to see? |
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As we take off, you will be amazed at the 360°
panoramic view. When we are drifting above the tree tops, you will
be able to spot wildlife that sometimes doesn't even realize you
are there. As we climb higher you will be able to see the countryside
pan out in front of your eyes. If we are lucky and conditions are
right, we can be treated to the spectacle of clouds from close distance.
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| How high do we fly? |
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Low enough to pick pine cones from tree tops,
and high enough to view the top of snow peaked mountains.
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| I am afraid of heights; should I go? |
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Unless heights put you in a state of panic, the
answer is YES! We get many passengers who are uncomfortable with
heights, and it does not bother them. Because they leave the ground
so gradually and gently, they are often 1000 feet up and comfortable
before they realize they have left the ground. Most passengers with
a fear of heights feel a sense of accomplishment and say they would
do it again.
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| How many people fit in the basket? |
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Balloons are of different dimensions. Generally
they hold from 4 to 10 passengers up.
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| Is it windy in the balloon? |
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No. Because the balloon moves with the wind,
the only time one will feel a breeze is if the balloon is going
up or down or changing from one direction to another.
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| What if we get bad weather? |
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The flight is postponed until better weather
conditions will allow the flight. The pilot gets all available weather
information, including a flight briefing from the FAA, in order
to determine if conditions are flyable or not.
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| How do we get back to the launch field? |
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The trained crew will drive passengers back in
one of our trucks or passenger vans.
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| Should I bring a camera? |
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Yes, Yes, Yes bring your camera, video camera and
lots of film!
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| What should I wear? |
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Dress with layers on top, long pants, sturdy
shoes comfortable for standing and walking, sunglasses, and a hat
for those of you who are tall. We recommend you wear layers so you
can peel them off as the sun begins warming things up.
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| Are there group rate discounts? |
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Contact us for group quotes; group discounts
may or may not be available for the time you want to fly.
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| Do I need to make eservations? |
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Yes, we recommend making reservations
as far in advance as possible, in order to give you the best service
you deserve.
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