Hot air balloon flights around Mississippi    

Mississippi Balloon flights

Balloon rides are promoted in Mississippi, and busy people can revel in this great pastime while the conditions are favorable. Regardless of the fact that many persons have never gotten close to a ballon, those who have taken off in one remember this fantastic 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 rides can be had by all ages. Most adventures last nearly an hour, however check with your pilot to find out what they offer. Sometimes they have several offerings to order 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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