Forms and Procedures
Balloon flight is an enjoyable experience for persons of all ages. Children under twelve years of age must be
accompanied by an adult. Passengers must be physically fit enough to climb into and out of the basket and to stand for an hour during the flight. Please check with us if you have any physical condition that may affect you on the flight.
We find it is generally easier to take ticket orders over the phone but if you need to fax or mail the order form, you may download it below.
When we send out tickets, we will include the following:
Participant Agreement, Release and Assumption of Risk
Safety, Weather and Weather Outs
When we leave the earth behind in favor of the air, we commit ourselves to an element that is continuously undergoing changes which are beyond our control. Balloons are not inherently more dangerous than other aircraft, but they are affected much more by the element in which they exist. It therefore becomes critical to accurately predict what weather changes will occur during the time we are in the air. The FAA prescribes minimum requirements for visibility that we need in order to fly. Cloudy conditions are acceptable, but we don't fly in the rain. We don't want to have thunderstorms within 30 miles because they can affect large areas with unpredictable and sometimes dangerous winds. We need to have winds of less than ten miles per hour at the time we land. Other than possible emergencies, the only reason Balloons Unlimited will cancel your flight is due to unsuitable weather. Before you buy tickets, however, you should be advised that it is not unusual to have your flight weather out. Over the whole flying season, the average is to get your flight on the third try. Early or late in the season, you may have to wait through five or six.
