Sunrise Champagne Balloon Flight for 1

Sunrise Champagne Balloon Flight for 1

What could be better than watching the sun rise from below the horizon, 2000ft up. The pure serenity and tranquillity of a morning flight, a great way to start your day. This is a truly magical experience that really encapsulates what it is to float with the clouds. Let all your worries drift away as you float over beautiful patchwork landscapes.

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.

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Restrictions
Minimum Age: 8
Maximum Age: No maximum age, but you must be able to climb in and out of the basket.
Minimum Height: 4’6”
Maximum Weight: 18 stone

Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian.
You must not fly if you have recently undergone surgery or suffer from a significant medical illness, unless you have a certificate of fitness from your doctor.
You must not fly if you are pregnant or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
You must declare any impairment, illness or disability prior to flying.

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
There will be a maximum of 18 people sharing the flight on the day.
Spectators are welcome to watch the balloon launch. If an alternative launch site is used, they will have to make their own way there.

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
This experience is valid for weekday mornings only, excluding Bank Holidays.

The season runs from March through October. You should try and book your flight three/four weeks in advance.
Please note: Currently not available in Nottingham, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, North West and Cumbria.