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TETHERED HOT AIR BALLOON OPERATIONS
What
is Required For A Hot Air Balloon Tether? The
balloon arrives at the tether location in a trailer and is inflated on site.
There are certain requirements to make the tether possible: The balloon will require a circular area of at least 200 feet in diameter which is clear of power lines, light standards, trees, or other obstructions which may impede safe operation. The selected area MUST BE DRY. A flat grassy area is ideal although a paved surface is acceptable. Short grass is preferable. The area cannot be gravel. The area must be clear from obstructions. At least three fixed points or heavy vehicles will be required. Winds must be 6mph or less. It is always at the pilots’ discretion as to whether or not rides can be given.
How
long is A Tether? A
tether operation generally lasts as about
2 hours but may be shorter or longer depending on weather conditions.
A tether ride usually lasts about three to five minutes. Please
note: All flights, whether free flight or tethers are at the discretion of the
pilot. HOW
DOES WEATHER AFFECT THE HOT AIR BALLOON TETHER: A
hot air balloon is greatly affected by weather. A clear sunny day does not
necessarily make ideal conditions for a hot air balloon tether. The most
important factor to consider is wind. In
order to tether safely the winds must be 6mph or less. Unfortunately, winds
usually become stronger as daytime heating takes place. This means the best
conditions usually occur early morning and evening when the winds are most calm. TIME
OF DAY/WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS: To
avoid adverse conditions, tethers are best completed in the early morning hours,
before 10:00 am. Later in the day success drops and by afternoon, winds usually
prevent continued ballooning operations. During cooler seasons, the time of
day becomes less of an issue. Winds
of six miles an hour or more can cause serious problems for tethered balloon
operations. All
flights, whether free flight or tethers are at the discretion of the pilot. Cheers
Over California Hot Air
Balloon tethered promotions that are booked to provide tethered rides will not
be held when the surface winds are in excess of six miles and hour. NIGHT
GLOW:
Use of the Cheers Over California Balloons in Night Glow promotions are for static display only. No tethered ride operations are provided during night glows. FEE SCHEDULE *These rates and terms are for "Cheers Over California" operations only and do not apply to our RE/MAX programs. The following is a list of our standard tether rates. Special rates may apply for holidays and/or travel over 100 miles one way. Signed contract and deposit of 40% required minimum 30 days prior to secure event date.
There is no charge for travel within a 50 mile radius. Mileage in excess of 50 miles will be charged at the rate of $.50 per mile round trip. For more detailed information or to book a tether operation... Contact us at: Phone: 916-922-9253 info@cheersovercalifornia.com Or mail us at: Cheers Over California P.O. Box 661932 Sacramento, CA 95866-1932Home * Rides * Tether * Corporate Promotions * RE/MAX School Programs * Events * Gallery * The Team * News/Media * Links
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Tethering
a balloon means that the balloon is anchored. To do this, ropes, or tether lines
are run from the balloon itself to at least three fixed points. Generally, heavy
vehicles such as 4x4 trucks or cars with trailer hitches are preferred.
