We would bet that you are amongst the many who find hot air balloons fascinating, you’ve probably dreamt of going for a balloon ride, or maybe even piloting one. But did you know that it is really quite easy to get involved in Hot Air Ballooning? The easiest way and one that many choose is to go to a launch site and to just follow it to its landing spot. Hot air balloonists are a really friendly bunch of people and you can bet that they will let you help with the inflation and the dismantling after landing.

But the best way to get involved is to buy a Hot Air Balloon ride, talk to the pilot and the chase crew and this way you can see what is involved.  The flight lasts generally an hour, and you should plan to spend about 3-4 hours for the entire adventure. Flights will take place near dawn and dusk since that’s when the wind is the calmest. Finding a Hot Air Balloon ride from a launch site close to you is easy, simply telephone 0845 071 6388 and talk to the team.

A champagne hot air balloon flight makes the perfect gift for any special occasion. Always a happy place the basket of the hot air balloon takes on a party atmosphere whilst it drifts slowly across the landscape as you look down on the country from an entirely different aspect.

When you land the champagne bottle is cracked open and you and your guests or fellow passengers can revel in a great experience. Buying a gift voucher is a great way to give a gift to a loved one and at Balloons over Britain we can personalise the gift voucher to a number of designs making this a great memento of the hot air balloon flight.  Flights are taken from a launch site that will be close to you and at a time that is suitable for you or your guests.

The hot air balloon festival is over for this year but now is the time to start planning for the full calendar of events that are due next year, this is the best place to watch balloon fly. With most of these balloon festivals occurring in the summer, a weekend with the family or as part of a holiday break makes a visit to one a great event.

Most festivals in the UK allow spectators to walk amongst the balloons, this is great don’t be shy hot air balloonist are really friendly people they are happy to answer your questions, and it’s possible you’ll find a balloonist that lives near you. For a chance to fly in a hot air balloon at a festival contact Balloons over Britain on 0845 071 6388 who will be happy to discuss all the options with you.

Reports are coming in that thieves have stolen a hot air balloon from a barn in Chelmsford, Essex, where it was stored between flights. The hot air balloon which is used for pleasure flights and pilot training, belongs to Sussex-based, the British School of Ballooning. The balloon went missing sometime between September 1 and September 7 and the Sussex-based company is offering a £1,000 reward for information about the burgundy and cream coloured balloon which leads to its safe return.

A hot air balloon is a registered aircraft which can only be flown by a fully trained pilot just in the same way that the Balloons over Britain associates, who fly from launch sites which situated throughout the country, operate on most days. So you do not have to steal a hot air balloon if you want a flight from your area, simply call Balloons over Britain on 0845 071 6388 and enjoy the thrill of a lifetime.

If you are one of those who find hot air balloons fascinating, you’ve probably dreamt of going for a balloon ride, or maybe even piloting one. The good news is that few know that it is quite easy to become involved. Becoming involved can be as simple as following a balloon and meeting it at its landing spot when you can have a chat with the crew and possibly help with the deflation and packing the balloon away.

Booking a balloon ride is often the most direct way of learning about the sport and at Balloons over Britain you will fly from a launch site that is close to you. You can help with the inflation and deflation of the balloon, this is a sure way to maximise your experience and most passengers enjoy helping. The flight lasts generally an hour, and you should plan to spend about 3-4 hours for the entire adventure. Flights will take place near dawn and dusk when the wind is the calmest.

A weekend of fun and excitement waits for all the family when the annual hot air balloon festival gets underway at Towneley Park Burnley over the weekend of Friday 31st July to Sunday the 2nd of August 2009. This is a spectacular event with huge hot air balloons floating in the sky over the town and the surrounding hills. You will see how the balloons are inflated and witness a mass launch as these beautiful but silent giants take to the sky, there are all shapes and sizes from the traditional balloon to the more unusual shaped balloons, and there is the chance that you can win tethered balloon flights.

Hot air Balloon flights can be arranged through Balloons over Britain for this and other weekends, which can be from a launch site that is local to you. We look forward to seeing you at this festival and enjoying a spectacular fireworks display and ‘Nightglow’ where the balloons light up to music a magnificent choreographed display.

A Hot Air Balloon was the first form of flight that enabled man to reach for the sky. Many agree that a Hot Air Balloon is an awesome sight as they drift over the land silently, high above the land hanging in the air like nothing on earth. You will see Hot Air Balloons in many shapes and sizes. You could even see Darth Vader belonging to a Belgian Hot Air Balloon Enthusiast.

Ballooning is the oldest of mans aviation adventures which relies upon the balloon drifting with gentle winds.  A Hot Air Balloon will usually fly at heights varying from 500 to 3000 feet, using the simple principle of hot air rising through cold air. You can join the enthusiasts and enjoy a Hot Air balloon flight with the help of Balloons over Britain. Contact them online for details of their voucher scheme which allows you to fly with an operator local to you at a time that is suitable to you. Drift with the wind, enjoy your flight and have glass of champagne on landing.

There are lots of things that one can organise for a stag or a hen party and we know that lots of fun can be had. The usual trips to Prague, the Costas, London all good fun but they been done hundreds of times before. So if you are thinking of something that is entirely novel, why not organise a Hot Air Balloon ride, maybe as part of a weekend away?

With Balloons over Britain, you can choose a launch site at most places throughout the UK and this could be at one of the many festivals where your party can enjoy other activities. Balloons over Britain operatives will cater for as many as you wish, depending on availability of passenger space, normally up to 12, but more balloons can be provided. As standard champagne is given on landing but if you speak to Balloons over Britain, most reasonable request can be catered for in your exclusive Hot Air Balloon package.

A perfect gift for Dad, who may or may not “have everything,” a ride in a Hot Air Balloon. Father’s day for 2009 is June the 21st and this means that you have plenty of time to contact Balloons over Britain to buy a gift voucher, ideal for Dad because this can be used at any time during the year. Balloons over Britain can tailor the gift to your exact requirements and you can be safe in the knowledge that Dad will be in the hands of the oldest and most respectable Hot air Balloon operators in the country.

Uniquely Balloons over Britain will have a launch site close to where Dad will fly; the company covers the whole of Britain and has years of experience operating Hot Air Balloons with a team of local operators and fully qualified pilots. The flight itself with take around an hour, but the total experience of preparing the balloon and recovery is approximately 3 to 4 hours. Inflating and deflating the balloon is all part of the day and passengers are invited to take part. A certificate commemorating the flight together with champagne on landing completes an excellent Father’s Day gift.

Hot air ballooning is a pastime that can take away all those problems that we are all faced with in our busy modern lifestyles. Ballooning has enjoyed increasing popularity over recent years and techniques have changed very little since the first time that men took to the skies in hot air balloons. Many people partake in the recreation and many more watch one of these events, with their many colourful balloons, hot air ballooning is truly a magnificent sight.

Buying a hot air balloon ride through the professional operator Balloons over Britain makes a really great surprise gift and the lucky person will be left in awe as they see sunrise or sunset from the balloon; it is from here they will see the light change and the whole landscape take on a completely different aura. When you are looking for something to give the person who has everything, or for someone who has you completely stumped for gift ideas, why not surprise them with a hot air balloon flight from a launch site close to you.