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Welcome aboard for your hot air ballooning experience! Get ready to embark on a magical journey over stunning landscapes. As we soar through the skies, you'll have an elevated balloon ride encounter with the breathtaking Sonoran Desert. With 40 years of experience in hot air ballooning, Captain Bob will make this a truly memorable and enchanting experience for you. Join us and make your ballooning dreams come true!
Your Balloon Flight adventure begins when you choose a sunrise flight! Use our online booking to view our live calendar of openings and create your reservation. You will quickly get a confirmation email with your meeting location, meeting time, and a few instructions. Once we meet you and get you checked-in, the journey begins with a careful study of wind patterns to determine what flight path the balloon will travel. Watch Captain Bob expertly select the perfect launch site to ensure the best flight. Be ready for the possibility of sharing the sky with other majestic balloons, offering you a stunning photo opportunity like no other.
After a short and comfortable travel to the launch site, you'll receive a thorough passenger orientation and briefing, ensuring your safety and comfort throughout the adventure. Watch in awe as the balloon assembly and inflation take place, a mesmerizing spectacle in itself.
And then, we're off! The flight will take you through various altitudes, from lofty heights to skimming just above the desert floor, offering you a unique perspective of the landscape below. After about an hour in the air, the balloon will settle for landing. Our skilled crew will be there to assist, making the experience smooth and enjoyable.
Next is the traditional post-flight celebration, a heartfelt way to mark the end of this magical journey. Afterward, it's time to start packing up the balloon before returning to our meeting location. You can join in if you want. We'll give you a "Balloon Crew" photo button for helping.
In total, this enchanting ballooning experience spans approximately 3 hours, giving you ample time to revel in the beauty of the skies and the desert. Get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime!
Yes, we do require reservations. Call us direct at 602-469-7262 or use our convenient online reservation system. You can even use it to check availability.
Safely launching and flying a hot air balloon typically requires two crew members. Duties of the crew include putting together and setting up the balloon, following the hot air balloon in our chase vehicle, talking with landowners and getting permission to land the hot air balloon on their property, and making sure the property is left as it was originally found.
Hot air balloons are registered aircraft which follow FAA safety and maintenance standards, just like a commercial airliner. All balloon pilots are licensed and trained according to rigorous standards, and specific safety mechanisms and equipment are required for every flight. Our pilots routinely attend Safety Seminars and Continued Education programs.
Safety is our utmost concern. In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, such as high winds or poor visibility, your balloon ride may need to be postponed or canceled.
Decisions to cancel or reschedule due to weather will be made by our experienced pilot and ground crew with your safety in mind.
The hot air balloon envelope is hooked to the basket and then spread on the ground. A gasoline powered fan fills the envelope with cold air with the balloon stretched out on it's side. Once the envelope is packed with air from the fan, the pilot lights a propane burner, and heats up the air inside the balloon. With a few short squeezes of the burner, the hot air balloon stands upright, and is ready for launch. Typically, the entire inflation takes about 15 - 20 minutes.
At our max altitude, the temperature will only be a few degrees lower. Fortunately, you’ll have the heat of the burner to make up the difference. Wear comfortable , non-open toed shoes and comfortable clothing. You want to be able to easily and comfortably get in and out of the basket. Dress in layers. Mornings can be chilly in the desert but it warms up fast. Winter evenings cool off fast at sunset. Light jackets, Sweaters and Hoodies are all good to have but not always necessary to wear.
Our Pilots and crew are not trained medical professional and cannot judge any medical condition as safe for flight. We must be notified before the flight of any possible medical condition which would be cause for concern. Such conditions may include but are not limited to:
In most cases, we should be able to accommodate the passenger in question; however, we need to know what limitations may be present so we can plan for a safe experience. If in doubt, consult your physician about the suitability of a balloon flight. Keep in mind the possible landing conditions that may be experienced.
Unfortunately, wheelchair-bound passengers cannot be accommodated in our balloons. There are only a handful of specially-equipped wheelchair hot air balloons in existence in the world. Ask us to help you find a qualified Flight provider.
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 a such a state.
It is against Federal law to bring Marijuana abord the Aircraft. Please don't get the Pilot in trouble with the FAA. Please leave it in you car.