Frequently asked questions:

What is the cost?

Cost is $250 per person. The price is the same for skydivers and passenger. 

How long will the whole experience take?

Plan to be with us approximately two and a half to three hours for the whole ballooning experience. We will meet at our launch field, take the time to get to know all our passengers and introduce our pilot and ground crew members. Next, the pilot will give a preflight briefing in which he will explain procedures and answer any questions. Guests are more than welcome to assist in the setup and inflation of the hot air balloon. The flight ranges anywhere from 50 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, although most of our flights average about an hour. When it's time to land, our experienced ground crew will be close at hand to assist with deflating and packing up the hot air balloon for return to the launch site.

How many people will fit in a balloon? How many other people will be flying with us?

Our hot air balloon can carry up to 5 passengers, depending upon passenger weight, ambient temperatures and weather. 

How far in advance do I need to reserve a flight?

Scheduling as early as possible is advised to book your preferred date. However, last-minute bookings can be accommodated. 

What is required to skydive out of the balloon?

You must be a licensed skydiver holding at least a  B-License. If you plan to skydive out of the balloon be sure to bring your uspa membership info and reserve packing card. 

How Cold Is It Up There?

For the most part, it is no colder during the flight than it is on the ground. We recommend that you dress the same way you would for any outdoor activity on the ground at that hour of the day. Layered clothing is best, temperatures vary greatly from sunrise to mid morning. We require that you wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes (no sandals or high heels) and recommend long pants, hat, and sunglasses.

How high do we go?

For balloon skydives we go to an average of 5,000 ft above the ground, jump altitude will vary depending on winds aloft. For non skydiving flight we fly between 50ft and 5,000ft above the ground and can Taylor the flight to the passenger interest.

What time do we meet?

We meet just after sunrise. Therefore, meeting times vary throughout the year. We will send you the exact meeting time the evening before your scheduled flight.

What if I'm afraid of heights?

Most people who claim to be afraid of heights find that, once they get into the balloon and get off of the ground, their fears are unfounded. Flying in a balloon is so very different from anything else they've ever done and there is a sense of security within the basket. There is no sense of movement and the balloon itself is extremely smooth and stable.

Do You Need A License To Pilot A Balloon?

Yes. To fly passengers for hire balloon pilots must have a commercial pilot's certificate especially for balloons issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

How do you steer this thing?

Since hot air balloons fly with the wind, they can't be steered like a car or airplane. However, skilled pilots can direct a balloon by maneuvering to find subtle changes in wind speed and direction. We have very accurate altitude control by using the burners to heat the air in the balloon and by climbing and descending. We can use these wind direction changes to adjust our course.

Can I bring a camera?

Absolutely! You are encouraged to bring along a camera. You'll be able to capture beautiful pictures aloft to remember your flight and show friends your exciting adventure. There is also a camera mounted on the basket that will capture the whole ride for you so you can experience the flight to the fullest.


People preparing to take off in a hot air balloon with a woven basket; one person is smiling and wearing a helmet, while others are adjusting equipment; a flame heats the air inside the balloon, which is blue with a pattern; open field with grass and
Hot air balloon floating above a grassy field near an industrial building under a clear blue sky.
A colorful hot air balloon in blue, yellow, and red is being prepared for flight with a group of people on the ground.
Two skydivers with helmets and harnesses preparing for a jump in a hot air balloon basket, with a hot air balloon canopy visible above.
Person smiling and waving in a hot air balloon basket over a landscape with trees, roads, and a lake.
A hot air balloon with colorful mountain and water patterns, floating above a field, with a person hanging from the basket and another person inside the basket.
Hot air balloon flying low over open field as two people sit in the basket, one maneuvering, with a clear countryside landscape and distant mountains in the background.
A hot air balloon with a landscape design painted on it, floating over a flat, green field under a clear blue sky.
Hot air balloon flying high above a rural landscape on a sunny day with a clear blue sky.
Colorful hot air balloon flying in cloudy sky.
A hot air balloon with a painted mural depicting a scenic landscape, including water, hills, and structures, floating in a cloudy sky.
A person skydiving holding onto a parachute cord, with a scenic landscape of fields, water, and hills below.
A colorful hot air balloon in the process of being inflated on a grassy field in Central Oregon, under a clear blue sky.
A hot air balloon with three people in the basket, one person is smiling and looking at the camera, with a flame igniting the propane to keep the balloon inflated, set against an outdoor field and a cloudy sky.
A vintage silver airplane with a hot air balloon floating above it in a clear blue sky at an airfield.
Two colorful hot air balloons floating in clear blue sky with a bright sun in the background and a scenic landscape below.
A hot air balloon with red, yellow, and black stripes floating in the sky above a grassy field near a large industrial building.