Hot Air Ballooning

Looking at the earth from a bird’s eye view, its appearance from the ground and from the sky are two different experiences. Hot air ballooning has been recognised by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) as the safest air sport in aviation. Here are some fun facts about Hot Air Ballooning

1. Hot air balloons were invented in the 1700s in France, and the first passengers aboard were not humans! A sheep, duck, and chicken took the first flight, lasting about eight minutes.

2. Hot air ballooning is not possible in the rain because the heat inside of the balloon can bring rain to boiling temperatures, destroying the fabric.

3. The longest recorded flight was piloted by Richard Branson, originating in Japan and touching ground in northern Canada. In addition to this flight being the longest, it was also the fastest, flying across the skies at 245 miles per hour.

4. 68,986 feet is the record height, and to accomplish this, the pilots had to wear oxygen masks to stay alive.

5. Traditionally, each time a hot air balloon lands, champagne is shared.

Come fly with us.Hot air ballooning is a fun and memorable activity for all ages.