For anyone interested in Hot Air Balloons, here are a few site links to educate you and motivate you to take a ride on the wind........


Hotairballooning.com 

Hot air balloons wind conditions

Due to high winds, the pilots may not be inclined to inflate a balloon.  Weather/WIND  is a determining factor for Balloons to actually fly.  A large part of Ballooning is Safety for the Pilot and his balloon. 
The 'Pi-Ball' is a helium balloon that pilots use to determine if wind conditions are safe for flying.  A Pi-Ball is released so that the pilot can determine which way the wind is blowing at all the different layers in the atmosphere, and the speed in which the helium balloon moves in any direction.
This will be demonstrated on Saturday morning, at the Sunrise Balloon Rally scheduled to take place at Veteran's Park on Veteran's Blvd in Tupelo, Mississippi.

WIND is the most critical factor in safe ballooning; it effects every phase of a flight. More balloon flights are cancelled due to wind than for any other reason. Balloons fly best in light and stable winds of 4-6 miles per hour. Maximum winds are 8-10 mph. Here are the reasons wind is such an issue:  http://www.fun-flying.com/weather.htm 

2011 Photos of a few of our Balloons to soar over Tupelo
Look up and enjoy the view!


Balloon - HiLeigh Kentagious
Pilot and 2010 BalloonMeister – Ken Johnston

Balloon - Wind Dancer
Pilot - Glen Smith

Balloon - Beetle Juice
Pilot - Joe McKay