Great American Balloon Company
"Enjoy the Excitement of the Oldest form of Aviation"

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Offers daily hot air balloon flights departing from Temecula, Perris and Palm Springs.

This Hot Air Balloon Company takes hot air ballooning to new heights, offering balloon rides, advertising promotions, tethered events, film and stunt work, weddings, cold air advertising, gift certificates, group events and much, much more!

So come with us and lift off to a new adventure and enjoy the excitement of the oldest form of aviation.

Thirty minutes flights are available for corporate groups, also!

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Perris Valley

San Diego hot air balloon ridesPerris flights begin around daybreak at the Perris Valley Skydiving Airport. Passengers check-in with their flight attendant and are escorted to the balloon launch area where they are welcome to participate in the inflation of the balloons. After the balloons are inflated and ready for flight, you will lift off on a journey not unlike the Montgolfiere Brothers did on an early morning in 1783, when they flew the world's first manned hot air balloon flight. Your flight may include low level flying, so that you may see the local wildlife or even gently glide through fields of wild flowers. You may also fly to a lofty vantage point where you will have a spectacular panoramic view of the rolling farmlands and/or lakes below. After your balloon lands, you and all the new aeronauts will join together in a champagne toast to the mornings flight. (Nonalcoholic cider is also served). All new aeronauts are awarded a personalized first flight ascension certificate to honor this special occasion. Following the toast, all new aeronauts are treated to a continental breakfast. 

FLIGHT TIMES-Sunrise only 60 Minutes
Standard Flights: $140.00/Person
Private Charter for Two: $700/couple

Prices are subject to change without notice.  Please call the company directly to verify current prices.

Temecula Valley

Southern California balloon flightsYour balloon experience begins around daybreak at the Maurice Car'rie Winery in the heart of the Temecula wine country. All passengers check-in with their flight attendant and are escorted to their balloon launch area. Upon boarding your balloon, you will lift off to fly in one of Southern California's most picturesque flight locations where you can view the local wine vineyards and gently float into one of the adjacent valleys. Your flight may even take you near Lake Skinner, home of the annual Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival. Following your flight, you and all new aeronauts are treated to a traditional champagne toast as well as a picnic brunch featuring sparkling wine from the Maurice Car'rie Winery (Nonalcoholic wine also served). All new aeronauts are also awarded their personal first flight ascension certificate.

FLIGHT TIMES - Sunrise only 60 minutes
Standard Flights: $140/person
Private Charter for Two $700/couple

Prices are subject to change without notice.  Please call the company directly to verify current prices.

Palm Springs (October through May)

Balloon rides in Palm SpringsSunrise flights begin around daybreak and sunset flights begin about 90 minutes before sunset. All passengers check in with their balloon company's flight attendant and then are escorted to their balloon launch area. Upon lift off, passengers will experience the breathtaking views of the local golf courses, celebrity homes, sprawling estates, palm trees and view the nearby picturesque mountains. Following your flight is a traditional champagne ceremony where all new aeronauts will toast their hot air balloon adventure with champagne or non-alcoholic sparkling cider and are awarded their personalized first flight ascension certificate. A continental breakfast is also served with sunrise flights.

FLIGHT TIMES - Sunrise or Sunset 60 MINS
Standard Flights (sunrise) $180/person
Standard Flights (sunset) $180/person
Private Charter for Two (sunrise) $800/couple

Prices are subject to change without notice.  Please call the company directly to verify current prices. Please call if you are interested in flying from Del Mar.


Other Information

How do balloons fly?

Balloons operate through the basic principles of gravity and heat transfer. As air inside the balloon is heated, it rises. As the air inside the balloon cools, it descends. To make the balloon fly, an inflator fan fills it with air, which is then heated.

What to wear?

Please dress comfortably. Hats, gloves, closed comfortable shoes, and sunglasses are recommended. During the Winter months, you may want to wear an extra sweater or jacket, as it is often cool before the sun comes up. Temperatures in flight are similar to those on the ground.

Can you steer a balloon?

Winds determine a balloon's direction. Balloonists can steer a balloon, to a limited extent, by adjusting the balloon's altitude to make use of different wind speeds and directions.

What fuel do balloons use?

Sport hot-air balloons carry 20 to 45 galloons of propane in stainless steel fuel tanks.

Why do winds fly in the morning and evening?

Winds are generally most favorable the first hours after sunrise and the last hours before sunset. The sun's uneven heating of the earth's surface causes strong, variable winds. In the morning, it takes a few hours for the sun to heat the earth's surface enough to generate the thermal activity that creates wind. In the evening, the sun's intensity has diminished enough to reduce winds to acceptable flight levels. Ideal winds are 3 to 6 mph.

Do you need a pilots license?

Yes. There are two levels of balloon pilot ratings. The first is a private pilot. The pilot must have at least 10 hours of flight time in free balloons, which include six flights under the supervision of an instructor. The private pilot must pass a written test, oral test and a flight check prior to being issued a private pilot's license. The second rating is a commercial pilot. The commercial pilot must have at least 35 hours of flight time, of which at least 20 must be in balloons ( the remaining 15 hours may be in other aircraft). The commercial pilot must pass an additional written, oral and flight check prior to being issued a commercial pilot's license. The holder of a commercial pilot's license may operate a balloon for hire and may give flight instruction.

Advertising

Hot air balloons can be seen for miles so invite the media.
Everyone loves a balloon!
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the exciting world of hot air balloon advertising. Hot air ballooning is not only a fun and exciting sport, it is also a spectacular advertising medium. Hot air balloons are a great way to attract the publics attention to promotions, grand openings, special events, sales, etc... The Great American Balloon Company can have giant colorful banners constructed to almost any shape and size for super high visibility

Special Tethered events

We would like to welcome you to the beauty and excitement of lighter than air, tethered flight. Hot Air Balloon tethers are not only fun and exciting events, tethered balloons can be seen for miles and are a great way to attract the publics attention. Please ask about our Super-pressure Balloon Systems, these
state of the art balloon systems are specifically designed for tethered flight in wind conditions that conventional hot air balloons are unable to operate in.

Check this out! -We're in the movies

You may have seen some of our more recent film and stunt work
such as the latest commercial for Citibank filmed at Big Sky
Ranch ( home of Little House on the Prairie).  You may have seen David Spade in his latest blockbuster film
"Joe Dirt".------------------------>

 

 



 

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Region Cost
Southern California $95 and up

Contact:
Great American Balloon Company
250 North Lake Street
Hemet, CA  92544
Phone: (888) 688-8738 California

or call 951-927-2593
Email: greatamerican62@aol.com

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