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Michigan Hot air balloon flights

Hot air balloon trips are popular in Michigan, and you can enjoy this wonderous avocation any time the conditions are right. While many outdoor enthusiasts have never even been close to a lighter than air craft, those who have flown aboard in one remember this marvellous treat for years!

How do you steer a balloon?
Balloons simply float with the wind. The pilot can control the balloon's altitude to find a wind going in the desired direction, but you cannot fly upwind or crosswind. Preflight planning insures the pilot knows which way the balloon will be traveling, and the pilot makes sure there are plenty of suitable landing sites downwind.

Hot air balloon trips can be enjoyed by all ages. Most flights last as much as an hour, but check with your ride company to find out what they offer. They might have several flights to select 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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