We have all been on standby since the 1st October to take part in a record attempt for 75 balloons to fly across the channel. As yet the weather and wind direction have not been right. We have had a couple of times when we thought it may happen but the weather patterns have been changing quite quickly. We are on standby until the end of the month but at the moment the wind and weather doesn't … [Read more...] about Cross Channel Challenge
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A great start to September flying.
We had a great start to September with some superb weather and lots of flying. The bank holiday weekend was a bit of a mixed bag but started off well and finished well! Lloyd, Doris and Audrey had a superb flight and were some of our oldest customers of the year. I'm sure Audrey won't mind me telling you that she was bought the flight by her family to celebrate her 90th Birthday! I hope I … [Read more...] about A great start to September flying.
We finally get Kate up in the air!
Paul had his first flight with us for his 40th Birthday. He got hooked and since then has been crewing for us. Even though he has moved away from the area he still comes crewing as much as he can. Kate, Paul's wife, has never flown in a balloon, even though Paul has been crewing for nearly 10 years. Some of their friends were visiting from Belgium and after watching the balloon launch last … [Read more...] about We finally get Kate up in the air!
Bank Holiday Weekend – Washout or Not?!
We could be in for a improving weather picture over the bank holiday weekend. After the August we have had we definitely deserve it! Some more rain to come overnight and into tomorrow and then it looks like a steadily improving picture. So we are hopeful that we will get some lovely flying in this weekend. If you are thinking of flying we have just a few spaces left on flights, so give me a … [Read more...] about Bank Holiday Weekend – Washout or Not?!
Where has Summer gone?
The beginning of August has been a bit of a mixed bag with some really nice days and some abosolutely horrible days. The next few days are looking a bit unsettled with some showers around. Positive Weather Sollutions forecasts have been pretty good so far this year and their predictions for the beginning of August were for a mixture of showers, but also some drier conditions, together with … [Read more...] about Where has Summer gone?