Hot air balloon flights around Seattle    

Seattle Hot air balloon flights

Hot air balloon flights are very popular in Seattle, and you can delight in this great avocation year around. Even though several people have never even been up close to a hot air balloon, those who have taken off in one remember this great experience for years to come!

Hot air balloon flights can be enjoyed by everyone. Most flights last about an hour, but check with your ride company to find out your options. Several have different offerings to select from.

Even if the pilot happens to land in the same field twice (which doesn't happen often) the winds will probably be different. This means the take off and or landing will have something different that needs to happen to help make it a safe flight.

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 Hot air balloon flights in Seattle, realize that your flight may be rescheduled if weather conditions are unsafe. Don't expect to fly if it is windy or unstable. Bring your camera and lots of film, because you'll take many more photos than you require.

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