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What time do we fly ?
Prior to your flight you need to give us a call to check in. The details are as follows:
If you are flying between the 1st April and Mid October
For AM flights call the office between 2030 and 2100 the evening before.
For PM flights call the office between 1230 and 1300 on the day.
If you are flying between Mid October and March 31st
For AM flights call the office between 2030 and 2100 the evening before.
For PM flights call the office between 1030 and 1100 on the day.
The morning flights take place just after sunrise (0630 in summer and 0800 in winter). In the evening the flights are from 1600 to 2000 depending on daylight hours. [top]
Where do we fly from ?
Scotair Balloons fly from different launch sites based on the wind direction on the day of the flight. When you call we will be able to tell you the best launch site available to ensure a scenic and safe flight. All scheduled flights will be in the Biggar and Upper Clyde Valley area. [top]
Prior to your flight you need to give us a call to check in. The details are as follows:
If you are flying between the 1st April and Mid October
For AM flights call the office between 2030 and 2100 the evening before.
For PM flights call the office between 1230 and 1300 on the day.
If you are flying between Mid October and March 31st
For AM flights call the office between 2030 and 2100 the evening before.
For PM flights call the office between 1030 and 1100 on the day.
The morning flights take place just after sunrise (0630 in summer and 0800 in winter). In the evening the flights are from 1600 to 2000 depending on daylight hours. [top]
Where do we fly from ?
Scotair Balloons fly from different launch sites based on the wind direction on the day of the flight. When you call we will be able to tell you the best launch site available to ensure a scenic and safe flight. All scheduled flights will be in the Biggar and Upper Clyde Valley area. [top]
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Smoking.
There must be no smoking anywhere near the equipment as there is always a chance that there may be a small propane leak. The processes of preparing the balloon for flight and dismantling afterwards may involve the venting of flammable gas. Please tell your friends and relatives. If you do smoke you will probably be greeted with someone screaming at you to put it out. Apart from that it is smelly and bad for you! [top]
After the flight.
After we have landed and helped to pack up the Balloon, Champagne will be served and personalised flight certificates handed out. On some flights in winter we may offer a Whisky liqueur to warm you up. [top]
How do we get back to where we set off from ?
While we were enjoying our Balloon flight the ground crew will have packed away the equipment at the launch site and set off in pursuit of the Balloon. If you have friends or relatives with you who are not flying they may choose to follow the ground crew and meet you when you land.
If all goes well the ground crew should arrive at about the same time the Balloon is landing. Although the distance traveled by the Balloon may not be particularly far it may be considerably further by road.
If the ground crew arrive ahead of us they may choose to park the recovery vehicles out of sight, wait until we have packed the Balloon away ourselves then 'arrive' when the hard work has been done. [top]
There must be no smoking anywhere near the equipment as there is always a chance that there may be a small propane leak. The processes of preparing the balloon for flight and dismantling afterwards may involve the venting of flammable gas. Please tell your friends and relatives. If you do smoke you will probably be greeted with someone screaming at you to put it out. Apart from that it is smelly and bad for you! [top]
After the flight.
After we have landed and helped to pack up the Balloon, Champagne will be served and personalised flight certificates handed out. On some flights in winter we may offer a Whisky liqueur to warm you up. [top]
How do we get back to where we set off from ?
While we were enjoying our Balloon flight the ground crew will have packed away the equipment at the launch site and set off in pursuit of the Balloon. If you have friends or relatives with you who are not flying they may choose to follow the ground crew and meet you when you land.
If all goes well the ground crew should arrive at about the same time the Balloon is landing. Although the distance traveled by the Balloon may not be particularly far it may be considerably further by road.
If the ground crew arrive ahead of us they may choose to park the recovery vehicles out of sight, wait until we have packed the Balloon away ourselves then 'arrive' when the hard work has been done. [top]
What to wear
If you are comfortable on the ground then you will be fine in the air. However in winter as we take off we will lose the wind chill and you will find it remarkably warm and in summer you will find it very hot. Don't wrap up for winter, even in winter! The best option would be to dress as if you are going for a walk in the country. A strong pair of shoes is recommended and ones that you don't mind getting dirty as we do land in fields. Please do not wear high heels. [top]
Where are we going today?
This is a frequently asked question, which is usually answered with "Where Mother Nature sends us". Actually, prior to meeting, the pilot will have kept a close watch on the weather patterns and will have received a weather briefing from the Met Office. With that knowledge it is determined where to set-up and in which general direction we will go. The winds at altitude actually travel in "layers" that are used to steer the balloon around the heavens. On a typical flight we will ascend to 2,500 feet on take off and the pilot will make a note of wind speeds and directions at different heights. This process will give the Pilot the information he requires to put the balloon into an area suitable for landing. The flights usually take around an hour. The distance you travel is dependent on winds strength; you would probably be looking at anything from 5 - 15 miles. [top]
What will we see and hear whilst in the air ?
Depending on the altitude, you will see the River Clyde, Tinto Hill, The Pentland Hills and the picturesque towns and small villages within the Clyde Valley or on a clear day, the buildings of Glasgow 30 miles away! You may also be lucky enough to see across to the Forth and the famous bridges, Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and much of the Lothians and Fife. Ben Lomond can also be sighted along with the west coast of Scotland and the Mull of Kintyre. On a clear day you can see Goat Fell on the Isle of Arran. When the Pilot is not adding heat to the Balloon, you will hear peace and quiet. You will also get the unique experience of looking out of all four "windows". No other form of flight offers such oneness with nature. [top]
If you are comfortable on the ground then you will be fine in the air. However in winter as we take off we will lose the wind chill and you will find it remarkably warm and in summer you will find it very hot. Don't wrap up for winter, even in winter! The best option would be to dress as if you are going for a walk in the country. A strong pair of shoes is recommended and ones that you don't mind getting dirty as we do land in fields. Please do not wear high heels. [top]
Where are we going today?
This is a frequently asked question, which is usually answered with "Where Mother Nature sends us". Actually, prior to meeting, the pilot will have kept a close watch on the weather patterns and will have received a weather briefing from the Met Office. With that knowledge it is determined where to set-
What will we see and hear whilst in the air ?
Depending on the altitude, you will see the River Clyde, Tinto Hill, The Pentland Hills and the picturesque towns and small villages within the Clyde Valley or on a clear day, the buildings of Glasgow 30 miles away! You may also be lucky enough to see across to the Forth and the famous bridges, Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and much of the Lothians and Fife. Ben Lomond can also be sighted along with the west coast of Scotland and the Mull of Kintyre. On a clear day you can see Goat Fell on the Isle of Arran. When the Pilot is not adding heat to the Balloon, you will hear peace and quiet. You will also get the unique experience of looking out of all four "windows". No other form of flight offers such oneness with nature. [top]