Why does a Hot Air Balloon fly?

You may have wondered how the Hot Air Balloons that are operated throughout the country by Balloons over Britain, get off the ground and take you on your way before descending about an hour later.

The balloon consists of a basket in which the pilot and his passengers ride, together with propane cylinders, essential if we are to get off the ground. The propane fuels the burner which is controlled by the fully qualified pilot and it is this that is the secret to the successful launch. Basically we know that hot air rises and it is this hot air that is produced by the propane gas burners, are caught in the envelope of the balloon to move it off the ground and into the air. Your pilot keeps firing the burner to ensure that the balloon moves in a stable manner, for the continuation of the flight.

Hot Air Balloon flying is intrinsically safe and you will be unlikely to worry how and why the balloon is flying, because we are absolutely sure that you will be totally engrossed with your flying experience, whether this is your first flight, or you are one of the many that return again and again.