Balloon flights in the area of Rhode Island    

Rhode Island Balloon rides

Balloon rides are routine in Rhode Island, and smart shoppers can revel in this spectacular avocation while the conditions are right. Even though many individuals have never even been close to a balloon, those who have flown aboard in one remember this spectacular experience for years!

How much do balloons cost?
About the same as a car or boat. The most popular sport size balloons cost from $18,000 to $25,000 or more. Support equipment (radios, fan, extra tanks, tools, repair kit, etc.) adds from $2,000 to $ 5,000 more. You can also buy used balloons.

Balloon rides can be accomplished by everyone. Most charters last roughly an hour, notwithstanding check with your ride company to find out what they offer. A few have several packages to buy from.

Do you need a license to fly a balloon?

Yes.
A Balloon Pilot Certificate is issued by the Federal Aviation Administration in the USA. You must pass an FAA written exam, obtain a prescribed number of hours of instruction, make a solo flight, a flight to a specific altitude and pass a flight test.

A pilot offering balloon rides (flying passengers for hire) must receive additional training and have more experience than a private pilot. You don't have to be able to fly an airplane since it is a completely different type of aircraft, although many balloon pilots also fly other types of aircraft like airplanes and helicopters.

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