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The
Great American Balloon Company offers special rates on:
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Limousine
Service
| Hotel and Bed and Breakfast Lodging
| Pilot Training
Advertising
| Sky Diving | Special
Tethered Events
Weddings
and more...
To
Send Us An Online Message Or For A Brochure Please Click HERE
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sport
hot-air balloons carry 20 to 45 galloons of propane in stainless
steel fuel tanks. |
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Balloons
typically fly from treetop level all the way up to several thousand
feet, depending on what the pilot is trying to accomplish. The world
record in a stock Aerostar hot air balloon is over 32,000 feet. |
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 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. |
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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. (For additional requirements on both
ratings, please consult FAA regulation part 61 for details or contact
us click HERE. |
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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.
Contact us click HERE.
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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. For more information and prices click HERE |
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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).
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Here we are hard at work helping Citibank Corporation
look their best.
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The International Boyscout's Award Ceremony in Canoga Park,
California. Here, we can be seen on a filming of "Extreme
Adventures," televised on "The Learning Channel."
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You may have seen David Spade in his latest blockbuster film
"Joe Dirt".
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TANDEM
SKYDIVE
Regular
Price $209.00 Cash Discount $199.00 Group Discount Off Regular
Price:
Discounts available for students, military, and seniors (first
time only).
Group 6 + = $10.00 off Group 10 + = $20.00 off
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 ACCELERATED
FREEFALL COURSE
Level
1 Regular $309.00, cash discount $299.00
Level 2 & 3 $185.00 each
Level 4 through 8 $165.00 each
Group Discount Off Regular Price (Level 1 Only)
Group 6 + = $10.00 Off Group 10 + = $20.00 Off
Prepay by Level 3 and receive a repetitive video Free!!!
USPA membership required by Level 4- Only $46.00
Reservations
are recommended. A $50 nonrefundable deposit required. Must be
18 or older.
STATIC
LINE JUMPS
EVERYDAY $199.00
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FREEFALL
PHOTOGRAPHY
(available only with Tandem or AFF) Video and Photos $75.00
Bring your family and friends to enjoy Breakfast, lunch or dinner
at our full service bar and
restaurant "THE BOMBSHELTER" after you jump!
SKYDIVE PERRIS !!!! 1-(800) 832-8818
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www.skydiveperris.com
www.PerrisCam.com
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Great American Balloon Company, all rights reserved. All contents
with
exceptions of private works and corporate trade mark logos are
property of
The Great American Balloon Company and 24-7iDesign Group.
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