- Is it safe to fly in a balloon?
- Can I get dizzy during the balloon ride?
- How does a hot air balloon work?
- Is balloon landing dangerous?
- What fuel is used to make a hot air balloon fly?
- How high does a balloon fly?
- How far can a balloon travel?
- Why are balloon flights so early?
- Can you fly in a balloon any day?
- What happens if the balloon flight is canceled due to weather conditions?
- Do you get cold during the balloon flight?
- How should I dress to board a balloon?
- How long does a balloon ride take?
- Can you smoke in a hot air balloon?
- Can I fly in a balloon with my pet?
- How much space is there in the balloon basket?
- How many people can be in the basket during a balloon flight?
- What is the minimum age to fly in a balloon?
- Can I fly in a balloon if I am pregnant?
- Can people with physical disabilities fly in a balloon?
- Can people with heart disease fly in a balloon?
- What was the first balloon flight?
- How many parts is a hot air balloon made up of?
- Do I need a license to fly in a balloon?
- How much does a hot air balloon weigh?
- How long is a hot air balloon?
- Can you take photos and/or videos during the balloon ride?
1. Is it safe to fly in a balloon?
It is completely safe to fly in a hot air balloon. The State Aviation Safety Agency is in charge of regulating this type of activity, in addition to the periodic checks carried out by the balloon companies to ensure that each of the parts that make up the aircraft are in perfect condition.
Likewise, each passenger has civil liability insurance that covers the balloon ride.
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2. Can I get dizzy during the balloon ride?
It is very unlikely that you will get dizzy during the balloon ride as there are hardly any sudden movements. Even passengers with vertigo fly in a balloon every day without suffering any crisis.
3. How does a hot air balloon work?
The operation of hot air balloons is due to the propane gas that expands inside them, which is less heavy than the outside air itself, which means that the difference in density between the two allows it to fly. Hence, the height reached with a balloon depends on the amount of propane available; If the propane is greater than the air, it will begin to descend.
4. Is balloon landing dangerous?
The landing is not dangerous at all. Yes, it may happen that the basket hits suddenly when it hits solid ground or that it slides for longer than expected until it comes to a complete stop, but this is totally normal.
5. What fuel is used to make a hot air balloon fly?
The burners of a balloon are fueled by propane gas. Sometimes, in very cold climates, this is mixed with nitrogen which causes the pressure in the bottles to increase.
6. How high does a balloon fly?
Each flight achieves a different height since it influences, to a greater extent, the course the pilot takes will depend on the direction of the wind that day. Although it is generally flown between 300 and 800 meters high.
7. How far can a balloon travel?
Generally they travel between 5 and 15 km. You take enough fuel for one hour, which is what balloon rides usually last, and for another hour or so more.
8. Why are balloon flights so early?
It is in the early hours of the day where the air currents are colder and less intense, so it is important to take advantage of these conditions to fly in a balloon.
9. Can you fly in a balloon any day?
If the wind is very intense, you cannot fly in a balloon. It is considered this way from 15 km/h onwards.
10. What happens if the balloon flight is canceled due to weather conditions?
In the event that the company cancels the balloon ride due to unfavorable weather conditions or other unforeseen causes, the activity will be postponed until the next available date.
11. Do you get cold during the balloon flight?
You have to be dressed according to the temperature that day, since the balloon does not ascend to such a height that you can feel such an extreme drop in temperature.
12. How should I dress to get on a balloon?
Always wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes, since you always land in the field. A recommendation that is usually made is to wear head protection such as a cap or hat, since there are people with more sensitive skin that can be affected by the heat given off by the propane gas from the aircraft.
13. How long does a balloon ride last?
Hot air balloon rides last between 45 and 60 minutes, always assuming that the weather conditions are optimal for the flight.
14. Can you smoke in a hot air balloon?
Smoking is not allowed on board a balloon, not because it could affect its operation, but because it could disturb the rest of the passengers.
15. Can I fly in a balloon with my pet?
Pets cannot fly in a hot air balloon.
16. How much space is there in the balloon basket?
The space in the balloon basket is regulated so that passengers can travel comfortably during the flight, thus guaranteeing a minimum distance between each other.
17. How many people can be in the basket during a balloon flight?
Each manufacturer is assigned a number of passengers that can go in the same balloon, depending on the size of the sail, and of course, the size of the basket; The larger the size of the balloon, the greater its capacity. The largest balloons can hold up to 16-18 people.
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9. Can you fly in a balloon any day?
If the wind is very intense, you cannot fly in a balloon. It is considered this way from 15 km/h onwards.
10. What happens if the balloon flight is canceled due to weather conditions?
In the event that the company cancels the balloon ride due to unfavorable weather conditions or other unforeseen causes, the activity will be postponed until the next available date.
11. Do you get cold during the balloon flight?
You have to be dressed according to the temperature that day, since the balloon does not ascend to such a height that you can feel such an extreme drop in temperature.
12. How should I dress to get on a balloon?
Always wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes, since you always land in the field. A recommendation that is usually made is to wear head protection such as a cap or hat, since there are people with more sensitive skin that can be affected by the heat given off by the propane gas from the aircraft.
13. How long does a balloon ride last?
Hot air balloon rides last between 45 and 60 minutes, always assuming that the weather conditions are optimal for the flight.
14. Can you smoke in a hot air balloon?
Smoking is not allowed on board a balloon, not because it could affect its operation, but because it could disturb the rest of the passengers.
15. Can I fly in a balloon with my pet?
Pets cannot fly in a hot air balloon.
16. How much space is there in the balloon basket?
The space in the balloon basket is regulated so that passengers can travel comfortably during the flight, thus guaranteeing a minimum distance between each other.
17. How many people can be in the basket during a balloon flight?
Each manufacturer is assigned a number of passengers that can go in the same balloon, depending on the size of the sail, and of course, the size of the basket; The larger the size of the balloon, the greater its capacity. The largest balloons can hold up to 16-18 people.
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