Avon Valley Flight Information

Pre-Launch

• We meet at Northam airfield. Our meeting time is about an hour before sunrise, and varies throughout the year.

• You will meet your pilot and crew, and can ask them anything you want to know about hot air balloons.

• After a short briefing by your pilot, we will transport you to the launch site.

• The launch site is chosen by the pilot based on the wind directions in the morning.

• On the launch site, you can assist with the inflation of the balloon, take photos, or watch the whole process, as you wish.

• Once the balloon is inflated, your pilot will give you a final briefing, and you’re off into the sky.

In-Flight

• No motors, no noise. You're floating gently in the air.

• Because you are moving with the wind, you won’t feel any wind chill.

• Enjoy the spectacular views of the Avon Valley region.

• You’ll fly for approximately one hour on your hot air ballooning experience.

Post-Flight

• Your pilot will most likely land the hot air balloon on the land of a friendly farmer or landowner.

• If you would like to help pack up the hot air balloon, the crew would love your help and will show you the technique.

• Once the hot air balloon is packed up, we will drive you back for your breakfast.