Hot air balloon rides close to Atlanta    

Atlanta Hot air balloon rides

Hot air balloon rides are the thing in Atlanta, and you can savor this great sport year around. Even though several people have never even been up close to a balloon, those who have floated away in one remember this marvellous experience for years!

Hot air balloon rides can be experienced by everyone. Most charters last roughly an hour, but check with your ride company to find out what is available. Sometimes they have different packages to buy from.

Balloons are aircraft, regulated under the same Federal Aviation Regulations as every other category of aircraft. Balloons are aerostats, that is, static within the air. Once the balloon is buoyant, it moves with the air mass in which it floats, no faster, no slower, no different direction. The pilot has altitudinal control, and can alter the balloon's course by finding an air mass going in a slightly different direction.

Be sure to bring a camera and plenty of film!

You'll be surprised at how many pictures you take before, during and after your flight. Bring more film or memory than you think you'll use. Once you're in the air and snapping away you sure don't want to be surprised by running out!

You can bring cameras for still or video, and we suggest you carry them in a protective case. Your pilot may ask you to put your cameras away during landing to make sure there are no objects that could fly out of your hand and hurt someone. Once you're on the ground you can start shooting again.

As you look for Hot air balloon rides in Atlanta, realize that your trip might be rescheduled if weather conditions are less than perfect. Don't expect to fly if it is windy or too hot. Bring your camera and lots of film, because you'll snap many more pics than you expect.


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