Pre flight safety checks

A hot air balloon cannot take to the skies until safety checks have taken place, just like an aircraft. Whilst the balloon crew is preparing the balloon the passengers have a safety briefing, where they can ask questions about any worries or concerns they have. Your pilot will have examined the weather ensuring the best flying conditions and also select the launch site. The major concerns have to be the wind speed and the visibility, these have to be right before the pilot will launch. The launch site has to have space without any overhead power lines close by.

The hot air balloon is safe, the balloon itself, or envelope as it is referred to, is made from a combination of nylon and polyester and is very strong. You can be sure that when you decide to book your hot air balloon flight you will be enjoying an experience of a lifetime and your safety and that of the pilot and other passengers will be paramount.