We currently schedule rides 7 days a week, year round, at sunrise and sunset when the winds are calmest.
2. Where do you fly?
Our current flying location is Yuma County, Arizona.,
4. How many people can fly at one time?
We can accommodate up to 7 passengers depending on size & weight.
5. How do you schedule your passengers?
Singles & couples will be paired
6. When do you fly?
3. Where do we meet for our flight?
Our official meeting spot for all flights is the Target Super Store: 1450 S Yuma Palms Pkwy Yuma, AZ 85365 (We meet on the far left side of the parking lot)
1. How do I book my flight?
Our balloon rides average 45 minutes to an hour and 15 minutes in length, with the total ballooning experience lasting around 3 hours.
9. How long is a flight?
Flights may travel 2 to 20 miles. Ultimately the distance covered will be determined by the wind conditions of that day.
8. How far do we fly?
Our first class chase crew will follow the balloon along the beautiful country roads, and will be there upon landing to pick you up & bring you back to your vehicle.
7. How do we get back?
Flight altitudes range between 200’ to 2,500’ above the ground. People who may be afraid of heights often find our baskets very secure and comfortable.
11. How high do we fly?
If issues arise and you will not be able to make your flight, we ask that you give us 48-hours notice if at all possible.
12. What happens if I can't make my flight?
Ballooning is strictly a fair weather sport. Assuming good visibility, the key consideration for a safe flight is wind speed. Generally a launch will not take place if wind speeds exceed 8 mph. The reason? High winds can cause unsafe conditions when the pilot has to land the balloon. Rain, surrounding storm systems or high winds are typical weather conditions that will prompt us to postpone and reschedule a flight.
13. What conditions prohibit a flight?
More than 85% of our passengers consider themselves afraid of heights in some fashion or another. For those that are adventurous enough to take the first step, 99.9% of them will come back to the ground and ask us when they can fly again! The reason is simple, there is no turbulence, no swaying, no wind and no motion what so ever.
15. Afraid of heights? No Worries!
Absolutely!
16. Can we bring a camera?
Yes, you can bring someone along that just wants to watch the balloon set up, flight and landing. We have limited room in our chase vehicle. Any additional persons will have to follow our chase vehicle in their own car. If you intend on following for the entire flight be advised our chase crews top priority is the balloon and passengers so we simply ask that you keep up to them, which we admit can be difficult to do sometimes!
Yes! All of our pilots are commercially certified through the Federal Aviation Administration. Balloon pilots must go through the same process as an airplane pilot.
18. Are your pilots licensed?
17. Can our friends/family follow us while we fly?
Yes, each person flying in the balloon will need to sign a waiver and minors (under 18) must have written parental or legal guardian consent to fly in the balloon.
19. Do I have to sign a waiver?
We have access to 'up to the minute' weather and wind forecasting, provided specifically for flight related activities. On rare occasion you may note that our reports vary from radio or television weather forecasts. Please understand, due to the specific nature of our wind and weather requirements, we must make our "fly"/"no fly" decisions based on the weather reports provided to us by these sources.
14. How do you make your "fly/no fly" weather decision?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
You may make a reservation by phone or email. All of our balloon flights are sold by tickets; just like the airlines. We require a credit card number before mailing your ticket to you.
If you have a question that is not answered here please feel free to contact us by email or phone at: (928) 343-2218
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