Locations
Bath, Bristol, South Wales, Berkshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Cheshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Nottingham, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire, Durham, Northumberland, Scottish Borders,, Essex, Kent, Norfolk & Suffolk, Sussex
Agenda
On the day of your chosen flight you will start by meeting the pilot and crew and sign yourself in. There will be a short flight safety briefing and you will then help to prepare inflate the balloon, once all final checks have been completed you will be invited to climb into the basket and prepare for take off. It will be incredibly smooth, and you probably won't even realise you've actually left the ground until you notice people and places getting ever smaller. It will be peaceful, with the occasional roar of the burners to keep you at altitude. After about an hour of flight time you will prepare for landing, which won't be quite as smooth as take off! You will finish off the experience by helping the crew to pack away the balloon, and return to the start point. You will end this fantastic experience by enjoying a Champagne Toast with a commemorative flight certificate presentation.
This experience is valid for weekday mornings only, excluding Bank Holidays.
This experience is valid for weekday mornings only, excluding Bank Holidays.
Restrictions
You must not fly if you are suffering from any serious medical condition or have recently undergone surgery, unless you have a certificate of your fitness to fly from your doctor. You must not fly if you are pregnant or under the influence of drugs. There is no upper age limit, but passengers must be sufficiently agile to climb in and out of the basket, which is about 42 inches (1.1 M) high. Children must be at least 8 years old, over 4’ 6” high (1.2 M), and accompanied by an adult. The maximum weight is 18 stone.
Duration
The flight lasts for about 1 hour, although you will need to leave up to 4 hours for the whole experience.
What to Wear / Equipment
No Special clothing is required. Ordinary outdoor clothes suitable for the time of year will be fine. You will be taking off and landing in a field so comfortable, solid shoes are a good idea. No high heels ladies (and gents!!) Ladies are advised to wear trousers.
Group Size / Spectators
Spectators are welcome to watch the balloon launch. If an alternative launch site is used, they will have to make their own way there. There will be a maximum of 18 people sharing the flight on the day.
Weather
Hot Air Ballooning is very weather dependent. There must be wind speeds of less than 10mph, reasonable visibility and no rain or snow. You will be asked to phone the operator prior to the flight to check conditions. If the weather is unsuitable for whatever reason, you will simply need to rebook for another convenient day.
Availability
The season runs from March through October. You should try and book your flight three/four weeks in adv
ance.
Please note; Currently not available in Nottingham, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, North West and Cumbria.
