Hot air balloon rides of Kansas    

Kansas Hot air balloon trips

Hot air balloon rides are very big in Kansas, and busy people can savor this fantastic activity when the weather conditions are good. While many individuals have never even been up close to a lighter than air craft, those who have floated away in one remember this terrific experience for years!

Balloonists are borrowing someone's land every time they take off and land, so they are very careful not to disturb or damage someone's property. The landowner is always thanked, and by the time the crew is leaving the landing site, most balloonists are already planning their next flight!

Hot air balloon rides can be accomplished by young and old alike. Most trips last as much as an hour, nevertheless check with your the company to find out what they offer. A few have different packages 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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