Air balloon rides around New Orleans    

New Orleans Air balloon rides

Air balloon rides are the rage in New Orleans, and you can enjoy this wonderful sport when the weather is good. Regardless of the fact that some people have never even been up close to a ballon, those who have taken flight in one remember this marvelous experience for life!

Air balloon rides can be experienced by anyone. Most flights last almost an hour, but check with your ride company to find out what is available. Sometimes they have several trips to order from.

Why is the angle of the sun important?
The sun is the source of wind, because it heats the earth unevenly. Sunlight falls directly on the equator, for example. The North Pole receives weaker, slanted rays of sunlight. Clouds may keep one area cool while another heats up. Water and land heat up at different rates. Hot air is lighter than cool air, so it rises. As hot air rises, cool air slides in to replace it. The result: wind. It isn't safe to fly during the daytime when different pockets of air are rising and falling.

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 search for Air balloon rides in New Orleans, understand that your ride might be rescheduled if weather conditions are less than perfect. Don't expect to fly if it is too cold or windy. Bring your camera and lots of film, because you'll snap many more pictures than you expect.

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