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Ballooning and the weather

Ballooning is strictly a fair weather sport.  Most flights are conducted during the early morning at sunrise when winds are light and the air is stable.  Evening flights are occasionally possible as well.  A launch is generally not feasible when the surface wind exceeds 6-7 mph, or winds aloft are greater than 15 mph - as balloons move at the speed of the wind, landings above that may become a bit too exciting with an added risk of an injury.  Safety is first and foremost - we know you really want to go on your scheduled flight date,  but we aren’t going to fly if the weather is not acceptable.  Because of this, it is impossible for us to guarantee that you will be able to fly on a specific day and time.  When you make a reservation, it reserves that flight window for you so that if we are able to fly that date, you will be with us.  Weather determination can usually be made early, but if not, your pilot will make a final judgment as to conditions at the launch site.  The pilot's weather decision is final, and is not a point of discussion.

Please note: Be for-warned that your flight may be rescheduled if weather conditions are not appropriate for flight - it is not uncommon to have to reschedule several times.  It is for your personal safety.  Please do not consider a balloon flight if you are uncomfortable with the possibility that your flight may be rescheduled due to weather conditions.

If your flight is cancelled due to weather

If your flight is cancelled due to weather, don't worry - the flight will be rescheduled for another date.

 

 

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