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Bakersfield Balloon flightsBalloon flights are favored in Bakersfield, and you may savor this exciting pursuit year around. While some people have never even been up close to a balloon, those who have floated away in one remember this marvelous experience the rest of their life!Balloon flights can be had by all ages. Most excursions last about an hour, but check with your pilot to find out your options. Sometimes they have several trips to choose from.
Do you need a license to fly a balloon? Yes. 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 Balloon flights in Bakersfield, keep in mind that your ride might be rescheduled if weather is not appropriate. Don't expect to fly if it is too hot or raining. Bring your camera and lots of film, since you'll snap many more photographs than you require.
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When the pilot has located a nice field for landing, the crew is informed (usually by radio) of the landing site. The goal of the crew is two fold; they want to have the vehicle at the landing field before the pilot lands, and still have enough time to be waiting in the selected field to assist in any way with the landing operation. Sound pretty simple? Well... it is, most of the time! It is often explained that crewing is 90% just plain common sense, and 10% training.
