Can hot air balloons fly in the rain?
19th September 2018 Hot Air Balloon RidesAlthough it is possible to fly hot air balloons in the rain, it’s not safe to do so, and here’s why:
Air ballooning adventures in Gloucester get the Hollywood treatment
18th September 2018 Hot Air Balloons in the UKGloucester residents were treated to a taste of hot air ballooning movie magic last week, as filming for the new Amazon movie unfolded above their heads. Movie stars
How do you know where you are going in a hot air balloon?
31st August 2018 Hot Air Balloon RidesMost forms of transport allow you to have a destination and then set off on a route that takes you there. You cannot do this in a hot air balloon. The speed and direction of a hot air balloon flight are dictated by the speed and direction of the wind. This is one of the
Brit wins hot air balloon world championships
29th August 2018 Hot Air Balloons at EventsA British pilot has recently won the latest edition of the hot air balloon world championships. The competition took place in
How are hot air balloons made?
21st August 2018 Hot Air Balloon ManufactureA flight in a hot air balloon is one of life’s most memorable experiences. Have you ever wondered how hot air balloons are made? A modern hot air balloon does not come from an assembly line like a car but is individually constructed by
Fiesta balloons take off despite weather
13th August 2018 Hot Air Balloons in the UKThe Bristol International Balloon Fiesta took place over the weekend and saw more than 100 hot air balloons take to the skies to celebrate the event’s 40th anniversary.