Hot air balloon flights in the area of West Virginia    

West Virginia Hot air balloon rides

Balloon flights are favored in West Virginia, and smart shoppers can savor this great activity when the conditions are right. While many individuals have never even been close to a balloon, those who have floated away in one remember this unique experience for years to come!

Lighter-than-air was the first aviation, and is still the choice for many pilots more than 200 years later. You don't need an airport or a runway. If you own a balloon, you don't need a hangar or even a tie-down space, just a corner of your garage. Take off from your back field, or the parking lot at the general store (with permission, of course). Drift quietly along, experiencing little or no sensation of movement of height. Land on a freshly cut hayfield, or the softball diamond before the players even get out of bed.

Balloon flights can be experienced by anyone. Most adventures last as much as an hour, notwithstanding check with your pilot to find out what they offer. Some have several offerings to buy from.

What is it like flying in a balloon?

You'll be amazed the first time you go for a balloon ride! The feeling is unlike anything else. It is very calm and serene, and not frightening at all. The view is spectacular, and depending on the location of your balloon flight, you're likely to see local wildlife as never before. It is very quiet except for the occasional WHOOOSH of the burner, and you can talk to people on the ground!

The 360 degree view is spectacular as you drift silently above the world. You may brush gently through the treetops or soar thousands of feet above the earth; either way you'll be thrilled at the peace and serenity of your adventure.

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