Hot air balloon flights of Indiana    

Indiana Balloon rides

Balloon flights are the thing in Indiana, and your family can enjoy this great avocation when the weather conditions are good. Regardless of the fact that many outdoor enthusiasts have never seen a air balloon, those who have floated away in one remember this wonderous experience for a long time!

In their simplest form, balloon competitions score how close a pilot can get to a pre-determined target. Small weighted markers are dropped at the target. The challenge is to be the closest to the target, but unlike all other forms of flying, balloon pilots do not have direct control of their direction of flight. The balloon simply drifts with the wind.

Balloon flights can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Most adventures last approximately an hour, however check with your pilot to find out what they offer. Sometimes they have several flights to choose 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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