Hot air balloon rides around McAllen    

McAllen Hot air balloon rides

Hot air balloon rides are big in McAllen, and you may delight in this exciting activity year-round. Even though numerous people have never even been up close to a balloon, those who have flown in one remember this tremendous experience for years to come!

Hot air balloon rides can be enjoyed by anyone. Most excursions last approximately an hour, but check with your ride company to find out your options. Sometimes they have different flights to select from.

What are the ropes for?
The crown line on top of the balloon is used to stabilize the balloon during inflation. "Tether lines" are used to tie the balloon down for display purposes. A "drop line" is sometimes released by the pilot just before landing so the ground crew can pull the balloon to a desired location.

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 McAllen, realize that your trip will be rescheduled if weather is less than perfect. Don't expect to fly if it is too hot or too cold. Bring your camera and lots of film, because you'll snap many more snap shots than you expect.

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