Balloon rides around Maine    

Maine Balloon rides

Balloon flights are popular in Maine, and your family can enjoy this fantastic pursuit whenever the weather is good. While many people have never gotten near a balloon, those who have flown aboard in one remember this wonderous experience for years to come!

When the pilot has located a nice field for landing, the crew is informed (usually by radio) of the landing site. The goal of the crew is two fold; they want to have the vehicle at the landing field before the pilot lands, and still have enough time to be waiting in the selected field to assist in any way with the landing operation. Sound pretty simple? Well... it is, most of the time! It is often explained that crewing is 90% just plain common sense, and 10% training.

Balloon flights can be had by all ages. Most flights last nearly an hour, however check with your pilot to find out what they offer. Some have different packages to order from.

Be sure to bring a camera and plenty of film!

You'll be surprised at how many pictures you take before, during and after your flight. Bring more film or memory than you think you'll use. Once you're in the air and snapping away you sure don't want to be surprised by running out!

You can bring cameras for still or video, and we suggest you carry them in a protective case. Your pilot may ask you to put your cameras away during landing to make sure there are no objects that could fly out of your hand and hurt someone. Once you're on the ground you can start shooting again.

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