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 Sindbad Hot Air Balloons. Is it safe ?Ballooning has the best safety record of all air sports. Our equipment is built to the highest standards of the European Industry, and is tested three months and every year. Your pilot has over 15 years experience in ballooning and holds a Commercial Pilot's License issued by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Association. Your safety is always our priority! The Weather Light surface winds and stable air are ideal for ballooning - that is why we fly early in the morning and in the evening. We obtain our weather forecasts from internet Weather Centre at Luxor Airport . This enables us to forecast with confidence the ideal conditions for flying. It may take several attempts before the correct weather coincides with your booking - please be patient, it is worth the wait! The final decision to fly rests with the pilot, whose prime concern is with your safety. How does a balloon fly ?Hot air balloons fly because hot air rises. Hot air rises because it is less dense than the cooler air around it and so it tends to 'float' on the cooler air. We use a burner to heat the air in the balloon until it is hotter than the air outside the balloon. Once it is, the balloon will rise, carrying us with it. If we were to allow the balloon to cool it would begin do descend as it becomes the same temperature as the outside air. If we were to let some of the hot air out of the balloon the same thing would happen because there would no longer be enough hot air in the balloon to lift us. Gas balloons work on a similar principle except that they use helium gas, which is less dense, and therefore lighter, than air to achieve the same effect. Why do you fly so early in the morning ?Although we need some wind to fly the balloon. we can't fly if there is too much. We fly in the early morning because the winds are at their calmest then. Also, a lower ambient temperature means that it is easier to get the balloon off the ground and keep it in the air because we don't have to heat it to such a high temperature. This in turn means we don't use so much gas and can fly for longer. And besides, the valley looks so pretty at sunrise..... What days of the week can I fly ?Any day you like - we operate seven days a week but we are dependent on the weather. We won't fly if the wind is too strong or it is raining. How many people can you carry ?Our largest balloon can carry up to twenty four plus the pilot depend on the weather What type of clothing should I wear ?Wear something warm as it will probably be cold when we start out. It might be a good idea to bring a hat of some kind as the heat from the burner flame can sometimes be quite noticeable. Also, you will need a pair of good, sturdy shoes. Accommodation Our Reservation Staff will be happy to arrange luxury or affordable accommodation packages for you along with tourist information about our world famous landscape. We specialize in personalized service such as weddings or renewal of vows, romance flights for two our daily rides, by TOYOTA Vans. How can I make reservation ?There are many ways for reservation : What is included in the prices ?
How much does the balloon flight cost ?Our hot air balloon rates are very competitive , prices are depending on the time year , and we offer excellent discounts to group bookings , pre- booking , children 10 and under , if you would like to know more about pricing please E-mail informing us when you would intend to fly , approx date , how many passengers "all info. Is confidential" How will I contact you ?You can call or e-mail us. If you fill in the "phone" part on the "booking" form, we call you in 24 hours to give you the necessary information |
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