Balloon flights in Santa Rosa    

Santa Rosa Balloon flights

Balloon flights are big in Santa Rosa, and you could enjoy this fantastic interest year around. Even though some people have never even been up close to a balloon, those who have taken off in one remember this terrific experience for a long time!

Balloon flights can be had by young and old alike. Most charters last approximately an hour, but check with your ride company to find out what's available. Sometimes they have several offerings to select from.

The pilot heats the air in the balloon to rise, and lets the air cool to descend. An experienced pilot has absolute control over the balloon's altitude, but can't turn against the wind. The pilot steers the ballon by finding different air currents that are moving in the direction he wants to fly.

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 Balloon flights in Santa Rosa, realize that your ride will be rescheduled if conditions are less than perfect. Don't expect to fly if it is too cold or too hot. Bring your camera and plenty of film, because you'll take many more pictures than you require.

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