Air balloon rides near Allentown    

Allentown Air balloon rides

Air balloon rides are promoted in Allentown, and you can enjoy this unusual pursuit now. Regardless of the fact that many people have never even been up close to a ballon, those who have flown in one remember this terrific experience for years!

Air balloon rides can be experienced by all ages. Most adventures last close to an hour, but check with the tour company to find out what's available. They often have different trips to buy from.

Balloons are aircraft, regulated under the same Federal Aviation Regulations as every other category of aircraft. Balloons are aerostats, that is, static within the air. Once the balloon is buoyant, it moves with the air mass in which it floats, no faster, no slower, no different direction. The pilot has altitudinal control, and can alter the balloon's course by finding an air mass going in a slightly different direction.

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.

As you look for Air balloon rides in Allentown, realize that your charter could be rescheduled if weather conditions are not appropriate. Don't expect to fly if it is unstable or too cold. Bring your camera and plenty of film, since you'll snap many more photos than you require.

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