I just won't look down!
Flying in a hot air balloon is the most fun that a person can have with their clothes on, unless, of course, said person is taking off of and landing on an aircraft carrier!
Most Commercial hot air balloon pilots are very professional, safe and sober!
HST, there are some “cowboys,” and it behooves you to vet them carefully before you fly with them.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my association with the hot air balloon pilots and crews that I have met and worked with over the time that I was actively engaged in the sport.
They are good folks and will go far out of their way to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
After all, they want you to come back and fly with them again!
You might even become interested enough in the sport to become a “crew dog.” Crewing a hot air balloon is great fun, (and good exercise!) too! You might become so enamored of the sport, as I did, that you work up to become a Crew Chief – which is even more fun!
I was honored to be a Crew Chief for the U.S. Flag Balloon (pictured in post #16) and Patriot, the Space Shuttle, which are owned and operated by FReepers victim of circumstance and abner. (www.usflagballoon.com)
Whenever I get the opportunity to do so, I recommend that folks get involved in the sport of hot air ballooning.
I just won't look down!