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Stamford Hot air balloon ridesHot air balloon rides are very popular in Stamford, and you could delight in this fantastic way to fly throughout the year. Regardless of the fact that most people have never even been up close to a ballon, those who have floated away in one remember this spectacular experience for years!Hot air balloon rides can be experienced by everyone. Most charters last nearly an hour, but check with your ride company to find out what is available. Sometimes they have several trips to choose from.
Do you need a license to fly a balloon? Yes. 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 rides in Stamford, remember that your charter may be rescheduled if weather is unflyable. Don't expect to fly if it is raining or unstable. Bring your camera and plenty of film, because you'll snap many more photos than you expect.
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Once airborne, balloons just float with the wind. It is true that the pilot doesn't know where the balloon will land ahead of time, but that doesn't mean he can't control the flight. Before the balloon is launched, the pilot knows which way the wind is blowing so he knows which way the balloon will go. The air is in layers, and the different layers may be moving in different directions. So even though the pilot can't steer the balloon, he can move up and down to find a layer of air that will allow the balloon to change direction. Some days the amount of change is very small; other days the balloon may be able to actually turn around and fly in the opposite direction.
