October 1st, 2008
Orlando FL from the Sky
The fascination of being able to fly through the sky is a desire of many taking an Orlando FL vacation. That fascination is what started Orville and Wilbur Wright in designing and building airplanes. It is what drives people to parachute or hang glide.
The first flight in a hot air balloon was on September 19, 1783 in Versailles, France. The first “manned” flight was on November 21, 1783 when the Montgolfier brothers took a flight in Paris, France. Aerostat Adventures located nearby many Orlando Florida hotels is a hot air balloon adventure that gives families a chance to float through the air and experience a bird’s eye view of incredible sites. Gaze upon the amazing views of Disney World, Epcot and many other attractions high above as you gracefully and safely glide through the sky. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of landscapes and wild life as the sun rises. The serenity and breathtaking view is incomparable. Assist in the excitement of inflating your colorful balloon and learn how a hot air balloon operates. Join several other balloon riders that lift off at the same time. Rhere is nothing quite like the sight of beautiful colorful hot air balloons floating in the early morning sky.
There are a variety of sized hot air balloons to consider on your Orlando vacation, which can carry any where between 1 to 12 people at a time. The rides last between an hour to an hour and a half so it is wise to dress comfortably, as you will be standing throughout the duration of the flight. After you touch down a champagne brunch is provided where everyone can discuss their unique ballooning experience.
Hot air balloons use the basic principles of gravity and cold & hot air. An inflator fan is used to fill the balloon envelope up with cold air; a burner is then used to heat it up with hot air to make it stand upright. Once in the air when the pilot wants to descend, he lets the air in the balloon cool. When he wants to rise, he heats the air up again. This is also how the pilot “steers” the balloon.
Today, hot air balloon flights are an everyday occurrence and people of all ages can enjoy the breathtaking experience with the many different hot air balloon tours. See Orlando FL in a way that will take your breath away and leave you with a vacation memory you will never forget.