Phone: (423) 416-5981
Welcome to Adventure Time Ballooning
We regularly service Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, and Abingdon.
Questions & Answers
When Do Balloons Fly?
Frequently Asked Questions
When Do Balloons Fly?
Weather conditions for ballooning are best just after sunrise and 2-3 hours before sunset. Light, ideal winds (4-6 mph) often occur during these times. During the day, when the sun is high, thermals (large bubbles of hot air that rise from the sun-heated earth) make ballooning hazardous.
How Do Balloons Fly?
Frequently Asked Questions
When Do Balloons Fly?
Hot air balloons work on a simple principle - hot air rises while cold air sinks. This means that hot air balloons fly because the hot air inside the balloon weighs less than the ambient air on the outside - causing it to float upwards.
How do they steer you may ask? This is achieved by changing altitude. Typically the wind currents are slightly different at various altitudes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What if I am afraid of heights?
We have found that most people that are afraid of heights are in fact afraid of the edges (roofs, cliffs, etc.) as opposed to height. Being in a sturdy basket with plenty of handholds eliminates this fear for the majority of people. Most people who have had any initial anxiety have told us it was elimin
1.What if I am afraid of heights?
We have found that most people that are afraid of heights are in fact afraid of the edges (roofs, cliffs, etc.) as opposed to height. Being in a sturdy basket with plenty of handholds eliminates this fear for the majority of people. Most people who have had any initial anxiety have told us it was eliminated almost immediately after becoming airborne.
2.What should I wear?
We recommend that you dress in layers, according to your own body’s needs. The temperature does not vary much more than a few degrees from the surface.
What NOT To Wear:
OPENED TOED SHOES
SANDALS
FLIP-FLOPS
HIGH HEELS
3.Are the pilots licensed?
Yes, our Pilots are FAA licensed commercial balloon Pilots/Instructors. They attend Balloon Federation of America accredited safety seminars annually, and have over 20 years of piloting experience.
4.How many people will be in each balloon?
We have a fleet of balloons that accommodate from as few as two to as many as 4 passengers. We will use the appropriately sized balloon to carry the number of passengers scheduled for any given day.
5. How high will we go and where we land?
Our average flight altitude is normally around 2,500 feet above ground level. But, we depend on the winds for navigation, these altitudes will vary as necessary to find the wind directions and speeds needed to navigate the balloon to the desired landing location.
6. What if the weather is bad?
The Pilot is the sole decision-maker in canceling any flight. If conditions exist that the Pilot feels are not safe to fly, we will cancel the flight and notify passengers as soon as possible. We will reschedule as soon as possible.
7. Are there any age, weight, or health limitations?
Yes, we do not fly children under the age of six. Our balloons have weight limitations; due to this, we require each passenger's weight when booking your ride so we may accommodate you and our other passengers accordingly. In regard to our passenger's health, we do request that you be in good health. We do not fly passengers with injuries due to the possibility of a hard landing (although th
is is rare) which may cause further injury.
We are also not permitted to fly a passenger who is pregnant as well.
About Us
Enjoy The Adventure Of A Lifetime
Enjoy The Adventure Of A Lifetime
Enjoy The Adventure Of A Lifetime
Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime with scenic views over Northeast Tennessee as you've never dreamed possible. You'll see the sites from a birds-eye view as you float lighter than air among the clouds. Flights average an hour with your total adventure time being around three hours in length.
Come experience the beauty of the balloon
Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime with scenic views over Northeast Tennessee as you've never dreamed possible. You'll see the sites from a birds-eye view as you float lighter than air among the clouds. Flights average an hour with your total adventure time being around three hours in length.
Come experience the beauty of the balloon as it takes shape and prepares for flight. Your adventure continues as you step into the basket and begin your trip above the treetops. After deflation of the balloon, you are honored with a postflight ceremony commemorating your flight.
Our Aircraft
Enjoy The Adventure Of A Lifetime
Enjoy The Adventure Of A Lifetime
Our balloons are piloted by FAA Certified Commercial Pilots/Instructors and are available year-round. Our Team loves ballooning and would really enjoy the opportunity to share it with you.
Group and Private flights available.
Create Incredible Memories
Enjoy The Adventure Of A Lifetime
Create Incredible Memories
The entire Adventure Time Ballooning team makes safety our first priority. We strive to create an experience that you will enjoy looking back on for years to come.
Contact us today to schedule your adventure.