Ever wondered what it is like to be part of a Hot Air Balloon flight crew? Having worked as part of the administration team in the central office for several months, I decided it was time to diversify and undertake the training necessary to become part of a hot air balloon crew. Following a rather […]
Over £10,000 was raised for local charities, clubs and organisations from the inaugural Tiverton Balloon Festival which took place at the end of May at Hartnoll Farm, Tiverton. All profits from the event were distributed, with the festival’s key beneficiaries – the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Exeter Leukaemia Fund – receiving the majority of […]
Aerosaurus Balloons is once again proud to be part of the renowned Westcountry Balloon Fiesta, this year on September 3rd and 4th in Tavistock, Devon. A stunning display of over thirty balloons will be flying over the Devon and East Cornwall countryside throughout the weekend, and you can be part of this magical experience by […]
Aerosaurus Hot Air Balloons will be flying from a new location for one day only on Saturday 13th August (subject to weather) as part of the Devon Aero Rally. Taking place at Dunkeswell airfield and set on a plateau in the Blackdown Hills in East Devon, this flight location is sure to be something a […]
Boconnoc Steam Fair will be returning for another year of family fun on July 22nd, 23rd and 24th at Liskeard (in Cornwall) and we’re pleased to announce that Aerosaurus Hot Air Balloons will be providing hot air balloon rides to visitors at the event. Book A Balloon Flight At The Fair With Us Showcasing steam […]
In this article, the Aerosaurus Balloons bring you up to speed with Women in the Air Day – which is celebrated annually, on the 29th of August. Hilda Hewlett was the first British Women to gain her pilot’s licence on August 29th, 1911. Hilda was a 47-year old mother of two who owned and ran […]
Dorset offers some of the UK’s most idyllic views, and what better way to see them than in a hot air balloon with Aerosaurus Balloons? Local areas of interest include Shaftesbury, one of England’s oldest and highest towns renowned for its cobbled streets and picturesque cottages; and Sherborne – a town steeped in medieval architecture […]
If you find yourself looking skyward and gazing longingly at the sight of a hot air balloon, you will be delighted to learn of a festival of ballooning this spring in Mid Devon. The long-awaited Tiverton Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place on 20th, 21st and 22nd May 2011 at Hartnoll Farm, Tiverton, just […]
Why not purchase an Absolute Hot Air Balloon ride voucher as a Christmas gift? The Absolute voucher is the ideal present to give to someone who has everything, or someone who just likes the idea of something a bit different. It is a unique and special experience that will leave lasting memories for years to […]
With the winter season just around the corner, we’re already preparing for 2011’s Pilot Training Schedule. We thought the following information is relevant to anyone looking at learning how to fly a hot air balloon or is looking to learn how a hot air balloon works. At the start of 2011 (usually in February or […]
