What were the first aircraft in history?
Sunday´s quiz: What were the first aircraft in history? 1.- Airplane 2.- Airship 3.- Hot air balloon Answer Ready to fly? Book Now!
Is it possible to go around the World on a hot air balloon?
A long time ago, before considering such a trip, there were smaller attempts, but yet were dangerous and thrilling adventures to this day. Jean –Pierre Blanchard was the first man who considered crossing the Atlantic on a hot air balloon in the XVIII century, a riskier and more complicated journey than the one that cost […]
Sunday´s quiz: What weather conditions would prevent a balloon ride?
Sunday´s quiz: What weather conditions would prevent a balloon ride? 1.- Cold 2.- Rain 3.- Hard wind Answer Ready to fly? Book Now!
Sunday´s quiz: Which is the biggest hot air balloon festival on the world?
1.- Festival Internacional del Globo, México 2.- The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Estados Unidos 3.- Lorraine Mondial Air Ballons, Francia Answer Ready to fly? Book Now!
Do the passengers need to do anything special during the landing process?
The landing is one of the most fun and most exciting parts of the flight. To properly enjoy it, passengers need to follow the instructions given by the pilot. Before the take-off, and if it’s necessary as a reminder during the flight, the pilot will explain the landing position. During the landing passengers must secure […]
Sunday´s quiz: Flying with helium balloons
Sunday´s quiz: How many helium balloons are necessary to lift a 75 kg. man? 1.- 287 2.- 1.500 3.- 600 Answer Ready to fly? Book Now!
What preparation is necessary before flight?
A few days before the scheduled date of flight, the weather forecast is read in order to have a reliable knowledge of the weather conditions. If there is bad weather, the flight will be rescheduled. At the launch site, before the balloon is set, the weather will be visually assessed and a small helium balloon […]
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Why does the pilot give a preflight briefing?
Although ballooning is a safe activity and passengers only need to focus on having a good time, there are some important things that they need to know, in order to completely enjoy the experience and to guarantee their own safety, especially during the landing,If the pilot considers it necessary, the briefing can be repeated before […]
How are the different parts of a hot air balloon connected?
The gondola is attached to the burner by steel cords that pass underneath the wicker basket; these cables are joined to the burner by carabiners that can hold several kilograms, fuel cylinders are firmly tied to the basket by straps that pass by a series of openings in the basket. The same carabiners that joined […]
Curiosities: the logbook
In earlier navigation, the measurement of speed and other readings were recorded on small wooden boards (logs, in English) when paper was too expensive. This record was known as a chip log. Later it inevitably took the form of a book. It eventually became to be known as what we now refer to as a […]
Why do some hot air balloons carry advertisements on their envelopes?
Many brands and /or companies decide to use hot air balloons when marketing their business, as it is an unusual method of advertising. It’s attraction is undeniable; due to their size and originality they are an excellent marketing tool that captivates and enthralls any target audience. The balloon when fully inflated is as big as […]