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We go where the wind goes. However, the wind does go in different directions at different altitudes and so by ascending and descending we can take advantage and select a wind direction that is consistent with our predetermined flight path.

Flights generally last for an hour, however the balloon can remain airborne for longer periods, subject to fuel supplies.

Our smallest balloon can carry 2 passengers while our largest balloon can carry up to 24 passengers plus the pilot.

LPG – liquid propane gas, the same fuel you might use in your gas BBQ.

This depends on the size of the balloon. Our largest balloon weighs around 1300 kilograms.

Wicker is light in weight, flexible and very strong – and besides they look great.

We do not need sand bags. If we want to go higher we just heat the air in the balloon. If we want to go down we let the balloon cool or let the hot air out. Gas, (helium), balloons use sandbags.

The material is rip-stop nylon which is coated with polyurethane. The first two panels of the balloon are made of Nomex which is extremely fire-retardant.

We begin by laying the basket on its side and then laying out the envelope (the balloon) and attaching it by very strong wires to the basket. We then inflate the balloon with cold air using a portable petrol-powered fan.   When the envelope is almost completely inflated with cold air we turn on the burners and begin to heat the air inside. This will make the balloon begin to rise to an up-right position. Then we just keep heating the air until it is hot enough to take us skyward.

There are many different balloon sizes from small one person balloons to very large ones that can carry twenty people or more. Beyond Ballooning currently have in our fleet a 24, 20, 12, 8 and 2 passenger balloons.