What's included
After laying out the envelope and attaching it to the burner and basket the pilot will inflate it with cold air by use of a petrol-driven fan. At the appropriate point the burner is turned on and the air within the envelope is rapidly heated. The heated air expands and fills the envelope to capacity and it rises like a gentle giant from its slumbering prone position to sit neatly above the basket into which you will climb.
With the protection of padding and a forgiving wicker basket you and the pilot will rise gracefully into the air where, almost silently, the balloon drifts gently downwind across the countryside. Watch and listen to the people talking, dogs barking and birds and field animals spending their day, all from your floating platform.
The pilot will skilfully manoeuvre the gentle giant towards the landing site; whether it be a school playing field, a farmer's field or even a regular airfield. Occasionally the bump of a landing will cause laughter from the occupants but usually the touchdown is akin to jumping off a kerbstone and the possibility of being briefly squashed against a fellow passenger is not a problem!
A morning flight will bring a variety of things to watch and photograph from the general vista of the green countryside to the close-up of trees, houses or animals. A flight of around an hour will generate hours more fun when you begin relating the story of your adventure.
Voucher
Each voucher entitles
one person
to participate in this experience. The voucher is transferable, which means that
anyone can use it. The voucher remains valid for bookings for 12 months from the date of purchase. Please contact
the operator using the details printed on your voucher to arrange a date for your event.
Special Conditions
Weather permitting, flights are available Weekday mornings March - November.
Voucher valid for one participant.
The take off and landing site will vary somewhat depending on the prevailing wind on the day.
No age limits, but passengers must be sufficiently agile to climb into and out of the basket using the footsteps provided and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Passengers need to be able to stand for about an hour, though one can lean on the basket rim during the flight.
Minimum passenger height is 4ft 6in (1.37 m).
Booking your event
We recommend that you purchase your voucher and make a booking for your event at least one month prior to your chosen
date. This is particularly important for weekend events.
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