FAQ
« Previous EntriesHot-Air Ballooning Basics
Saturday, August 25th, 2007How do balloons fly?
Balloons operate through the basic principles of gravity and heat transfer. As air inside the balloon is heated, it rises. As the air inside the balloon cools, it descends. To make the balloon fly, an inflator fan fills it with air, which is then heated.
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Safety and Insurance
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007Is it safe?
Balloon flight is as safe as travelling on an airliner operated by one of the world’s major carriers. The technical systems are very simple and there is almost nothing that can go wrong. Many many people who don’t like the claustrophobia of an airplane feel very comfortable in the balloon basket.
What about insurance [...]
Wind and Weather
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007What about weather conditions?
Before we fly, we check the weather. We can generally fly with wind speeds up to 10 miles per hour.
Do we fly if it’s raining?
Light rain is not a problem when the wind conditions are stable, although we would not schedule a flight when rain was anticipated as it would add considerable [...]