What can you bring on a hot air balloon?

What can you bring on a hot air balloon?

Is it expensive to fly a hot air balloon?

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GO FOR A RIDE? As an industry, any reputable balloon company will charge between $175.00 and $275.00 per person. However, some businesses offer special gift certificates that could lower the price. Being FAA certified, hot air balloons are very expensive to own and operate.

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.

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 bring a bag on a hot air balloon?

Ultimately, it is the pilot's decision, but our recommendation is always to leave bags on our chase vehicles which will follow the flight, and take cameras, hats, sunglasses etc out - anything that can be safely put in a pocket or on a strap and tucked under an arm on landing is ok.

What if you have to go to the bathroom in 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.

Why are hot air balloon rides so expensive?

Finally, hot air balloons require a lot of upkeep and maintenance, and you can only use them in certain weather conditions. All these factors make hot air balloon rides more expensive than other forms of transportation. However, many people believe that the cost is worth it for the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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.

Do they take parachutes on hot air balloons?

Most modern hot air balloons don't carry parachutes due to their high safety standards. Qualified pilots must run a series of safety checks before every flight. Part of those checks is inspecting the condition of the balloon, burners, and basket.

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.

Are hot air balloons noisy?

Many first-time flyers are impressed by how quiet a balloon is. If your only experience of flying is a noisy commercial jet, by contrast, a hot air balloon ride is serene and peaceful. Even people who are normally afraid of heights do not tend to feel stress during hot air balloon rides.

How long does a hot air balloon ride last?

Usually a balloon flight lasts about an hour. At an average wind speed of about 5 mph, a balloon will fly 2 – 8 miles. Ground crews follow the balloon, talking on the radio with the pilot.

How do you prepare for a hot air balloon ride?