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| Balloons typically fly from treetop level all the way up to several thousand feet, depending on what the pilot is trying to accomplish. The world record in a stock Aerostar hot air balloon is over 32,000 feet. |
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| Winds are generally most favorable the first hours after sunrise and the last hours before sunset. The sun's uneven heating of the earth's surface causes strong, variable winds. In the morning, it takes a few hours for the sun to heat the earth's surface enough to generate the thermal activity that creates wind. In the evening, the sun's intensity has diminished enough to reduce winds to acceptable flight levels. Ideal winds are 3 to 6 mph. |
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| Yes. There are two levels of balloon pilot ratings. The first is a private pilot. The pilot must have at least 10 hours of flight time in free balloons, which include six flights under the supervision of an instructor. The private pilot must pass a written test, oral test and a flight check prior to being issued a private pilot's license. The second rating is a commercial pilot. The commercial pilot must have at least 35 hours of flight time, of which at least 20 must be in balloons ( the remaining 15 hours may be in other aircraft). The commercial pilot must pass an additional written, oral and flight check prior to being issued a commercial pilot's license. The holder of a commercial pilot's license may operate a balloon for hire and may give flight instruction. (For additional requirements on both ratings, please consult FAA regulation part 61 for details or contact us click HERE. |
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| Hot air balloons can be seen for miles so invite the media. Everyone loves a balloon! It is our pleasure to welcome you to the exciting world of hot air balloon advertising. Hot air ballooning is not only a fun and exciting sport, it is also a spectacular advertising medium. Hot air balloons are a great way to attract the public’s attention to promotions, grand openings, special events, sales, etc... The Great American Balloon Company can have giant colorful banners constructed to almost any shape and size for super high visibility. Contact us click HERE. |
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| We would like to welcome you to the beauty and excitement of lighter than air, tethered flight. Hot Air Balloon tethers are not only fun and exciting events, tethered balloons can be seen for miles and are a great way to attract the public’s attention. Please ask about our Super-pressure Balloon Systems, these state of the art balloon systems are specifically designed for tethered flight in wind conditions that conventional hot air balloons are unable to operate in. For more information and prices click HERE |
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