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 
Hotairballoons.com


Due to high winds, the pilots may not be inclined to inflate a balloon.  Weather 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 April 10th, at the Sunrise Balloon Rally scheduled to take place at the Airpark Strip behind the National Guard and the Air Guard on Airpark Road.


2010 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