What are the safety tips for riding a hot air balloon?

What are the safety tips for riding a hot air balloon? Make sure that you dress appropriately for your flight. Loose-fitting, comfortable clothing is best, as you will sit in the basket for extended periods. You should also make sure to wear closed-toed shoes and avoid wearing loose jewelry or clothing that could catch on the balloon's burner or other equipment.

What was the worst hot air balloon accident?

1. 2013 Luxor Hot Air Balloon Crash. The most horrific hot air balloon disaster ever occurred on February 26, 2013, near Luxor, Egypt. Hot air balloon rides are extremely popular among tourists visiting Egypt as the rides provide an aerial view of the magical landscape of the country.

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 much do you tip a hot air balloon pilot?

Should we tip our balloon pilot and chase crew? Like all service providers, a gratuity is always appreciated. A typical tip would be 10-20% of the total price.

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.

Can you go too high in a hot air balloon?

The legal limit in many parts of the world for how high a hot air balloon can fly is 3,000 feet in the air. Hot air balloons must also rise around 1,000 feet above the ground when in the air. Even if you were to break the 3,000 feet legal limit, you run the risk of traveling in dangerous conditions.

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.

Do people get motion sickness in a hot air balloon?

We typically find that people who get motion sickness are not bothered by the hot air balloon. The balloon is very calm and stable. If you are highly susceptible to motion sickness we recommend you take a motion sickness medicine just to be safe. However we find it is usually not necessary.

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.

How often do hot air balloons fail?

Globally, there are approximately 3,000 hot air balloon accidents per year. In the United States, there are approximately 20 accidents per year.

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

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.

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.