Balloon rides around New York    

New York Balloon rides

Hot air balloon flights are plentiful in New York, and your family can savor this unusual way to fly any time the weather conditions are good. Even though many outdoor enthusiasts have never even gotten near a lighter than air craft, those who have taken flight in one remember this wonderful experience for life!

Do you need a licence 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. 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.

Hot air balloon flights can be accomplished by everyone. Most charters last as much as an hour, nevertheless check with your ride company to find out what they offer. A few have different offerings to choose 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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