Before your flight please read the instructions below carefully

Balloon Flight Passenger Information

Flights are weather permitting! OUR FLIGHTS ARE WEATHER PERMITTING!
Our time frame is not negotiable. Sunrise will not wait for you. Meeting time is 6am or earlier.

Passengers need to check in the night before your flight to check weather and meeting time.

You will not be cold in a HOT air balloon. Dress as if you were going for a walk or picnic. You will be outdoors for several hours.

We start our balloon activities at Flintside Grill 4262 US-280, Cobb, GA 31735 SEE MAP BELOW FOR DIRECTIONS

What should I wear or how should we dress.

Imagine if you were going to the park or out on a hike in the woods.We will be out in open pastures and fields.  The grass in many cases is tall and wet from the morning dew.  We suggest you dress as if you were going for a hike in the woods or a walk in the park.  Because we will be out in open and most often un-kept areas we do not suggest open toed shoes such as sandals and flip flops.  You feet will most likely get dirty and wet.

REMEMBER!
This is an out door sport! Balloons need large areas to launch and to land. Hot Air Balloons need open fields like Farms, Cattle Pastures and hay fields and large open and often UN-KEPT land. These areas can have tall grass, Cows, Bugs, Ants and many other items associated with large open areas. O did we say OUT DOORS?..!! Launch and landing areas are determined by the wind direction and speed. Today's Launch site could be tomorrows landing site or we may not return to that location for weeks. SO... Assume your shoes will be soaked and have mud all over them and your pants will be wet all the way up to your knees.THEN when we land somewhere nice you will be thrilled and... when you wear sandals or flip flops you will understand why we are all laughing. O did we say OUT DOORS.?..!!!**On a serious note. Fire Ants are everywhere. Watch where you walk and where you stand. If you stand near a colony or on a mound they will swarm and begin to bite you. They are painful and if you are bitten enough you may need medical attention or an antihistamine to combat the swelling.

O an by the way. There are no snakes.. We put a sign up that says "No Snakes Allowed"

The Really Really important Stuff!

  • Passengers required to call 813 243-9507 (between 5 and 7 pm) the night before your flight.

  • You must be on time for the  pre-flight meeting.

  • If for any reason you are running late or lost, CALL 813 243-9507 immediately!

  • Bring your cameras!

  • Comfortable Shoes (NO OPEN TOE SHOES)

  • Print and SIGN the ARBR release

  • Be prepared to smile a lot!

  • There is no sensation of motion in a balloon.  No need to take any sort of motion sickness medication.

  • Flights are weather permitting.  The Pilots decision is FINAL.  Your safety is our badge of honor and we will not tarnish it.  Our pilots can ground a flight at any time they feel safety is an issue for any reason.

  • We have a 48 hour cancellation policy.  If you must...  You can call and cancel by phone only.

  • A great suggestion is to have a small snack before your flight.  This is a lot of activity for an early morning and we are out away from civilization on most days.

  • Our Flight Time is determined by sunrise.  WE CAN NOT WAIT for you.  Sunrise determines our schedule and we must stick to the timetable that mother nature sets.  Do not be late, we will leave without you!  We can not stop sunrise and neither can you.  Be EARLY!

 REMEMBER:

If you fail to check in the night before your flight do not be surprised if you end up at the Meeting Location alone!  If the weather is not good we will not be at the meeting location.

Balloon Ride Meeting Location