What is a hot air balloon? Many ask this question, although most of us already know it, either from having ridden on it or from having seen it on television, flying over the skies or in some advertising campaign.
A hot air balloon is a means of air transport with which you can fly thanks to the hot air produced through a gas burner. This is all very well, but do you know some of the most curious facts about this type of aircraft? Here they go:
- The first balloon was made in France and flew to a height of 500 meters.
- They say that the first crew members of a balloon were a sheep, a duck and a rooster. Can you believe it?
- The first flight with people was in 1873 and rose to 1,000 meters of altitude.
- In 1999, the first flight was made, traveling non-stop, 46,759 kilometers aboard the Breitling Orbiter III in 19 days, 21 hours and 55 minutes.
Well, now you know a few more things about this world. Let's now see what a day flying over the skies of Madrid could be like. How do we start the day? With the inflation of the balloon, then we get on it and see the reddish dawn. After the flight, where you can see the entire city and can take whatever photographs you want, we proceed to the baptism, where we are toasted with champagne and they give us a diploma.
There are several companies with which you can fly in Madrid, although below we present two of them. Are you ready?
Aerotours. Float over forests, mountains and fields and enjoy different views in your city. You will never have seen anything like it, because in addition to the landscapes, the calm that is breathed up there is one of the best sensations. Additionally, if you like, you can take pilot courses such as free ballooning, among others.
The Balloon Company. The operation of the hot air balloon is very simple as well as fascinating. Do you know how it takes off? A whole mystery revealed by the instructors with whom you do the experience. Plus, you can collaborate yourself!
Give it to them your partner or your closest people and you will see that they will not forget this experience in their lives.
