Hot air balloon rides only happen in good weather.  We need the winds less than 7 mph, no rain and good visibility.  Some times its tough to make the weather call.  When there's a 'chance' of rain that also means there's a chance of no-rain.  Same with fog.  Whenever the balloon ride forecast looks iffy, we reschedule for another day.  I've had conditions turn out not as advertised and had to send people home disappointed from the field.  That's the worst feeling ever!  I'd rather be cautious and bring my passengers out when we know it's going to be good flying conditions.  This last week has been what we call a 'no-brainer'.  Just perfect weather for hot air ballooning!  Cool temps and great visibility.  And when it's been bad weather, it's been 20 mph, batten down the hatches kind of stuff!  That makes it easy too.  So no complaints about weather so far this season, give us a call and schedule your balloon ride!  (845) 360-5594

Why so early?  It's a question we get all the time.  We fly at sunrise, all balloonists do.  I would love to fly in the middle of the day, but the wind and thermals make that impossible.  You see, the sun heats the Earth during the day and where it gets really hot, the warm air rises.  That's called a thermal.  As the warm air rises, cooler air moves in to replace it from below.  That's thermally generated wind.  We need winds less than 7 mph to safely inflate and land the balloon, so we fly first thing in the morning before the sun causes thermals.  Calmer winds make for softer landings and that is always safer.  It's not something you're going to do every weekend.  Get up early if only this one time and enjoy the magic of ballooning!  We are ready to take your questions and book your flight.  Call today!  (845) 360-5594

We have such great freedoms in this country and we take them for granted.  You can get into your private plane and fly coast to coast without ever needing permission from anyone.  If you avoid the controlled airspace, you can make your way all over this country without asking permission or paying a fee.  It's not like that everywhere.  In other countries, you must file flight plans for just about every trip.  That is very restrictive and very time consuming.  I am so greatful to live in a country that allows me the freedom to fly when I like without the burden of too much government interference and over reach.  Happy Fourth of July, be safe and enjoy!!!

Ok, this was a first for me.  A few days ago we flew with Chris Dare.  He's got to be the most talented magician and illusionist I've ever seen!  www.DareMagic.com  I'm usually pretty good at figuring out card tricks, but not with this guy!  His hands are so smooth and his misdirection so perfectly timed that I was blown away.  And he loves his job as much as I do.  They say that if you do what you love you'll never work a day in your life.  I believe this completly, and I can see that Chris does too!  Check out his website and keep him in mind for your next event or party!