Real Adventure Hot Air Balloon Co.

 We fly year-round, weather permitting, but the primary season in Central Ohio is July through September. Hot-air balloons fly within 2 hours after sunrise and 2 hours before sunset. Winds are mostly at their calmest during these times.

Most hot-air balloon rides are about an hour. We try to provide rides of at least an hour. Factors which control the length of flight time include clear landing zones, weather, and obstacles ahead.  Be sure to allow at least 3 hours for the entire experience.

 We can fly almost anywhere. It is necessary to stay 5 miles from any major airport and we must have a clear landing zone. Some frequently used launch areas are near: Bolton Field, Dublin, Plain City, and Polaris, to name a few. We are happy to try and accommodate any special launch locations (We will not fly passengers over the City of Columbus.). Just ask!  

 Most hot-air balloons fly from tree-top level to 1500' above the ground. Passengers can see things on the ground much better and are more comfortable at lower altitudes. There are minimum safe altitude standards which we follow. 

  A balloon chase/ground crew will follow us on our flight. After landing we will pack up the equipment and drive back to your vehicle at the meeting location or launch site. 

 We specialize in private flights for 2 passengers plus pilot. On cool mornings we may fly up to 3 passengers plus the pilot. All of this depends on the weight/age of the passengers and specific weather conditions.   

 For standard flights we prefer that children be at least 12 years old. Beyond safety concerns, we have found that many children quickly become bored and restless with the slow pace and serenity of a hot-air balloon flight. For younger passengers we recommend a tethered balloon ride. 

For tethered flights, at special events, we will fly much younger children. Tethered balloon rides are also recommended for our older customers that may not be able fly safely in a free .

 We fly as far as the wind will take us. We fly only when the winds are under 8 mph. When the winds are any faster landings can be a little too bumpy. 

 We do not accept national balloon ride certificates.  Only local companies and pilots can provide the level of service and value that customers desire.   

 We are happy to reserve a specific date for you; but due to weather concerns we cannot guarantee any date. If we cannot fly on the date that you reserved, we will try to schedule another date of your choosing. 

 YES!  See Reservation Information on the "Pricing" page. 

See the "Pricing" page.

 While not required, some passengers have wanted to thank us with a gratuity. If you feel the urge to do so, all tips to the pilot are used to feed the "ravenous" appetites of our intrepid and valuable crew members, You will see that they work very hard to  get us off the ground, land and take us safely back to where the flight started. 

Please feel free to contact us at realadventure@gmail.com or (614) 443-2324

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