How do you prepare for a hot air balloon ride?

How do you prepare for a hot air balloon ride?

What month is best for hot air balloon?

Most balloon flights take place between April and October. You can fly in winter, but the weather is likely to be worse. The best weather for hot air balloon flying is blue skies, light winds, and little or no rain.

How many people can go in a hot air balloon?

How many persons can go up in a balloon ? The most common model can welcome 1 pilot and 2 passengers. But the ones made for group flights have a bigger capacity: between 4 and 10 passengers. More than 32 passengers can fly in the biggest hot-air balloons ever made !

Do you sit or stand in a hot air balloon?

Stand Throughout The Duration Of Your Trip The gondola basket attached with the hot air balloon doesn't have chairs for you to sit back on. The ride shall last for an hour or a few so be prepared to stand for throughout the duration of your hot air balloon trip.

Is it cold in a hot air balloon ride?

If it's too hot out, it's miserable to be on a hot air balloon ride. People often ask us if it gets cold when we take a hot air balloon to altitude. The answer is no—the normal lapse rate in temperature decreases by 3 degrees every 1000 feet in altitude. However, the lapse rate is not consistent when it's hot outside.

Can you drink alcohol on a hot air balloon?

Per FAA regulations, passengers clearly under the influence of drugs or alcohol cannot and will not be flown. Refunds will not be given for those who arrive in such a state. Please do not bring alcoholic drinks on board and please for your safety and enjoyment do not drink alcohol prior to your flight.

Who should not ride in a hot air balloon?

You should not have recently undergone any surgeries. You should not fly if you have back or leg problems. You cannot fly if you have a cast on. You cannot fly if you are on oxygen.

Do you feel wind in a hot air balloon?

Hot air balloons travel with the wind movement and will only go as fast as the wind. Travelling with the wind, you do not feel it windy, and pilots will choose safe wind speed days.

Do you get weighed for hot air balloon?

Some hot air balloon pilots will weigh passengers to ensure they do not exceed their weight capacity.

Can you take your phone in a hot air balloon?

Can I use my mobile phone in the balloon? The avation laws forbid the use of mobile phones in flying vessels, including hot-air balloons. The mobile phone has to be shut during flight. The phones may be switched on after landing.

Where do passengers sit in a hot air balloon?

The majority of hot air balloons do not have built-in seating, nor can they allow portable seats for safety reasons. So you, unfortunately, will not be able to sit down during a hot air balloon ride. But railings are available, and your pilot will cover any of your additional safety concerns.

Should you eat before a hot air balloon ride?

Hot air ballooning is a strenuous activity, so make sure to eat something before your hot air balloon ride. Eating a lighter meal will help you avoid motion sickness and uncomfortable fullness while ballooning.

What do I need to know before going into a hot air balloon?

What if you need the toilet on a hot air balloon?

What if I need to go to the bathroom? There are no bathroom facilities available on balloons! As flights can last over an hour, you need to make sure that you take a bathroom break before take-off.

Do you wear a parachute in a hot air balloon?

Passengers on a hot air balloon ride do not need to use parachutes for a few reasons. The most important reason is that the balloon itself serves as a parachute. This is because hot air balloons are designed to float and descend slowly, even in the event of an emergency or malfunction.

Are hot air balloon rides loud?

Hot air balloons are noisy The burner of a hot air balloon is indeed noisy, but once switched off and cruising at altitude, you will not even hear the wind as you float.

Is there a seat in a hot air balloon?

The majority of hot air balloons do not have built-in seating, nor can they allow portable seats for safety reasons. So you, unfortunately, will not be able to sit down during a hot air balloon ride. But railings are available, and your pilot will cover any of your additional safety concerns.

What happens if a hot air balloon runs out of gas?

If a hot air balloon runs out of gas, it'll slowly begin descending. That's because the balloon only generates lift through burning fuel to heat the air in the envelope. The lack of regular heating leads the air inside the balloon to gradually cool, reducing altitude in the process.