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Rochester Hot air balloon flights

Hot air balloon flights are plentiful in Rochester, and you may enjoy this unusual pastime year around. While numbers of people have never even been up close to a air balloon, those who have taken off in one remember this unique experience for a long time!

Hot air balloon flights can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Most adventures last approximately an hour, but check with the tour company to find out your options. Several have different flights to choose from.

Lighter-than-air was the first aviation, and is still the choice for many pilots more than 200 years later. You don't need an airport or a runway. If you own a balloon, you don't need a hangar or even a tie-down space, just a corner of your garage. Take off from your back field, or the parking lot at the general store (with permission, of course). Drift quietly along, experiencing little or no sensation of movement of height. Land on a freshly cut hayfield, or the softball diamond before the players even get out of bed.

Is Balloon Flight Safe?

Absolutely! While there is an element of risk in everything we do in life, flying in a balloon is inherently safe for several reasons:

• Pilots are highly trained and licensed by the F.A.A.
• Balloons are registered aircraft and must be regularly inspected by an FAA licensed facility.
• Balloons fly only when the weather is the best. You won't find anyone flying a balloon when weather conditions make it unsafe to do so.
• It is low and slow! There are few moving parts in a balloon - it is the simplest form of flight.

If you have any specific concerns, talk to the company you are considering flying with. They can tell you how long they've been flying and what their safety record is. They can also answer any specific questions you might have about your flight.

As you look for Hot air balloon flights in Rochester, realize that your flight can be rescheduled if weather is not appropriate. Don't expect to fly if it is raining or unstable. Bring your camera and lots of film, because you'll snap many more pictures than you require.

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