where would you go to take a ride?
✰ If you want to take the ride of your life in the best hot air balloon, you would want to head to Midwest Balloon Rides, located at 8537 Bash St Indianapolis, IN 46250. Beforehand, it would be best to book a time, preferably at sunrise or sunset, and then head to the designated area.
How much would it cost? How long is the ride?
✰ Sharing the ride tends to be popular, and if you’re paying just for yourself the cost will be $299. If paying for your fellow passengers, two more would be an extra $499. Bringing along three, four, or five people would make the ride private and the following prices would be $699, $799, or $899 in that same order. All rides tend to be about 3 hours and sometimes more if obstacles are met. This time includes preparations, air time, and post-flight experience.
✰ The actual air time is about an hour.
✰ The actual air time is about an hour.
Are there restrictions on what time of the year you can go for a ride (here in indianapolis)?
✰ There are no restrictions on the time of year you can go on a hot air balloon ride. Most people prefer, though, to go when temperatures are suitable for a comfortable flight and when heat is able to be produced.
In what general direction do hot air balloons travel? why is this?
✰ Hot air balloons travel in the general direction of the wind. Balloonist steer hot air balloons and make them rise by adjusting the balloon’s altitude so that they can make use of the wind. The wind then blows and steers the balloon in the direction it is strongest.
WHat fuel is used to heat the air?
✰ Hot air balloons use about 30 gallons of propane to heat the burner in stainless steel fuel tanks.
How many balloon accidents have there been in the indianapolis area for the last 30 years? Were they serious? What is most likely the cause of the accidents?
✰ There have been 39 hot air balloon accidents since 1997 and four resulted in fatalities.
✰ Most hot air balloon accidents occur due to human error, the pilot. Other occurrences have been because of weather and the amount of passengers which could cause hard steering if an obstacle is met.
✰ Most hot air balloon accidents occur due to human error, the pilot. Other occurrences have been because of weather and the amount of passengers which could cause hard steering if an obstacle is met.