Hot air balloon trips around Wyoming    

Wyoming Hot air balloon rides

Hot air balloon trips are promoted in Wyoming, and busy people can savor this fun activity when the conditions are right. Regardless of the fact that many persons have never even gotten near a hot air balloon, those who have flown aboard in one remember this spectacular treat for life!

Balloons do most of their flying in the boundary layer of air close enough to the earth's surface to be affected by it. Just as water flows around and over rocks in a stream, so does air flow over and around obstructions in the landscape. Balloonists learn to "hide" behind a hill or tree line to gain calm conditions at launch, and to stay clear of rotors a little further downwind of those same obstructions during flight. Balloons flow with the air currents up and down riverbeds and valleys, and around hills and buildings. Working with these local variations is much of balloon flight planning.

Hot air balloon trips can be accomplished by everyone. Most flights last as much as an hour, nevertheless check with your ride company to find out what they offer. Several have different offerings to order from.

Can we fly at a balloon festival?

Check with your local balloon company to see if you can get your balloon ride during a nearby festival. Flying at a festival is a unique experience, and is one that you don't want to miss if possible.

Each festival has their own rules, and many do not allow paid passenger rides for several reasons, including FAA restrictions or insurance concerns. Some festivals, however, not only allow passenger flights but encourage spectators to fly by selling balloon rides at the festival.

Preplanning is the key - you'll want to know well in advance if you can fly at the balloon festival you plan to attend.

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