The Balloon Flight
Many view hot air ballooning with curiosity and mystique. What is it like up there? What can you see? What about the landing? Is it cold?Since 1987 Aerosaurus have given pleasure to over 60,000 passengers who have experienced the magic of a hot air balloon ride, let us provide some of the answers.
A balloon flight is unlike other forms of flying; your visibility is through 360 degrees and your flight feels uninhibited.
A model world appears below, familiar landmarks take on new perspectives, whether you are close to the ground viewing wildlife, or up amongst the clouds marveling at their powdery appearance, you will be intrigued by this aerial mystery tour.
Hot Air Balloon rides are subject to weather conditions and if we are unable to fly on your preferred date your flight is moved forward to to the next mutually convenient date.
For these reasons we cannot guarantee balloon flights on specific dates. Most importantly there must be wind speeds of less than 12 mph, reasonable visibility, a stable atmosphere and no rain or snow.
Extended hot air balloon flights of approximately 1 1/2 hours duration are also available by special arrangement.
How does a Balloon Work?
A Hot Air Balloon moves with the wind direction and whatever the wind speed you feel no movement or breeze, plus you have the radiant heat from the burners; even in mid-winter you are far warmer in the air than on the ground.
Binoculars, video or camera are a must. Bring plenty of film/card memory.
>> Find out more "How Hot Air Balloons Work"
Group Bookings for Hot Air Balloon Rides
Aerosaurus Balloons accept bookings for individuals or groups of up to 100 people. Individuals or small parties are combined with other parties to make up complete flights. On such a special occasion people combine well together to mutually experience this thrill of a lifetime.
Hot Air Balloons are flown first thing in the morning and last thing in the day during daylight hours from spring to autumn and throughout the day in the winter (subject to weather).
>> Find our more about our Corporate Balloon Rides or Private Balloon Flights
An Approved Balloon Air Operator
A commercial passenger flight in a Hot Air Balloon is viewed by the Civil Aviation Authority as no different with regard regulations, safety, insurance and licensing than those required by the airline flying you on your holidays. Aerosaurus Balloons are licensed and regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority under Air Operators certificate number BL209, and all of our pilots hold full commercial pilots licence.
Aerosaurus Balloons are founder members of the British Association of Balloon Operators whose principle objective is improving safety and professionalism within the industry. The company's Operations Manager was Chairman of this association for several years and has worked closely with the Civil Aviation Authority developing and progressing safety within the ballooning public transport industry.
Aerosaurus Balloons operate, with permitted changers, within the Terms and Conditions as laid down by the Office of Fair Trading regarding Public Transport within the Hot Air Ballooning Industry.
Owing to Hot Air Ballooning being very weather dependent we try to counteract this problem by providing maximum flexibility for our passengers. Aerosaurus provide a full time, 7 days a week service, have several hot air balloons varying in size from 2 passengers upwards and have balloon flights daily from our launch sites in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset or Wiltshire.