your flight experience
Take a look at what you’ll experience on the day with Midwest Ballooning Adventures. We are proud to deliver incredible service!
Passenger Safety Briefing
Ensure all passengers are briefed on safety procedures, including the proper use of safety belts, emergency exits, and the landing position.
Weather Conditions Check
Verify the current and forecasted weather conditions, including wind speed, visibility, and temperature, to ensure safe flying conditions.
Equipment Inspection
Conduct a thorough inspection of the balloon, including the envelope, basket, fuel tanks, and burner system, to ensure everything is in good working order.
Inflating
Grab your cameras while our flight team prepares and inflates the balloons.
Up and away!
After all guests have boarded, the pilot completes his final check.
Flight time is about an hour, depending on landing opportunities.
Enjoy the View
Flight time is about an hour, depending on landing opportunities.
Touch-down
As the balloon gently touches down, our crew will assist with a safe and smooth landing, ensuring everyone is comfortably back on solid ground.
Transport back to Launch Site
After landing, we’ll provide transportation back to the launch site, giving you time to relax and reflect on your adventure.
Toast to an incredible flight!
Celebrate your unforgettable experience with a traditional post-flight toast, a perfect ending to an extraordinary journey.
what to bring
Please dress for an outdoor adventure. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. Dress in layers with long pants preferably. Ultimately, if you dress to the ground temperature, you should be comfortable in the air as well!