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 Tethered hot air balloon rides can make a picnic, party, special
event, or meeting spectacular &
unforgettable.
What is a tethered balloon
ride?
A tethered
balloon ride is when the balloon is tied to
the ground with three or four very strong ropes to keep the
balloon from flying away. This allows us to lift and
"fly" a large group of people of all ages at a specific
location.
When can we
tether?
We can do a tethered
event year-round, weather permitting. We inflate only when the winds are
around 5 mph or less. When the winds are any faster the balloon
becomes difficult to control. There cannot be any thunderstorm type
activity within 50 miles of the tether location. The pilot will make
all weather determinations.
What time of day?
Just like a standard hot air
balloon flight, the best time of day to fly is within 2 hours
of sunrise or two hours of sunset. This is because winds tend
to be at their calmest during these times. This is the
same for tethered rides.
Where can we tether?
A hot air balloon tether requires a minimum area of at least a
250’ x 250’ space that is clear of debris, trees, light poles,
bushes, and power lines. We will need four points to tie the balloon
to the ground. These points can be large trees, some types
of fence posts, and large vehicles. We always bring one
large vehicle with us.
How much time is needed for a tether?
The average event is approximately
2 hours long. This time frame is limited by time of day, fuel
capacity, and weather conditions. We do our best to do a complete 2
hour tether, but will shorten the event if conditions
require.
How high will we fly?
Tethered flights usually fly between 25 feet and
100 feet. The exact height is determined by a number of factors
including wind, terrain, location, anchor points, number of
passengers, etc. The pilot will determine the exact height according
to conditions at the time of the event.
How many people can ride in the
balloon?
Two to four persons at a time can
ride at a time depending on their combined weight. During a normal
tethered balloon ride event each balloon should be able to lift
between 50 and 75 persons an hour. If you will have more than
100 people at your event we can schedule a second
balloon.
Who can
fly?
Anyone of reasonable health and who can get in and out of
the basket can participate. Each participant (or parent/guardian for
those under 18 years of age) must sign an Agreement to Participate / Waiver of
Responsibility for tethered ride passengers provided by Real Adventure Hot Air
Balloon Co.
before being allowed to
participate in the event. The pilot & crew always reserves the
right to limit who or how many can get into the balloon
basket.
How much does it cost?
See the "Pricing"
page.
When can we schedule your
event?
Printable information for tethered balloon
rides.
More
Questions?
(614) 443-1200
info@raballoon.com
All information and pricing subject to change
without notice!
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