Although we fly right through the year our main flying season usually runs from April to October, but this year we had some fabulous weather in March and so far it has been pretty good for the first half of April. We are planning flights during the week and at weekends and have plenty of availability so if you are thinking of taking a balloon flight in 2011 don't delay - we've already had some … [Read more...] about A Great Start to the Flying Season
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Cross Channel Balloon Flight
We were lucky enough to be part of the Cross Channel balloon flight that took place last Thursday (7th April 2011). The plan was to take off a few miles inland of Dover at Lydden Circuit and fly across to france with upto 75 other balloons. We were originally on standby last October waiting for the right weather conditions and wind direction but they never came together so we started looking at … [Read more...] about Cross Channel Balloon Flight
Alpine Flying in Austria with our new Balloon
We have just spent a week flying in the Austrian Alps at the International Balloon Meet in Filzmoos. This year was the 32nd year of the event and we first attended in 1996 and in recent years have made it an annual event. Flying over the mountains is completely awesome and we are privileged to be able to make long distance flights of four or five hours. The weather was very warm as we drove … [Read more...] about Alpine Flying in Austria with our new Balloon
WINTER SPECIAL OFFER
Our Winter Special Offer vouchers are £99 per person and valid for flights any day of the week. Valid until the 30th June 2011 the flight can be taken at any time. They make an ideal Christmas present as the voucher can be given on Christmas Day and then the recipient can arrange the flight directly with us in the New Year. This is a fantastic offer giving superb value for money - there are no … [Read more...] about WINTER SPECIAL OFFER
Glorious Autumn Days
The weather has been up and down during October, but there have been a few days when the sun has been shining and the wind has been light. Once we get into November we start running our standby system where we only plan flights with two or three days notice, when we know the weather forecast is good. That way it avoids lots of disappointment when the weather isn't right. Cold, bright, crisp … [Read more...] about Glorious Autumn Days
