Can you get airsick in a hot air balloon?
No, because the balloon is not connected to the ground like a bridge or a ladder. It is this lack of connection that explains why vertigo does not occur during flight. The basket remains very stable, without swaying, and the feeling of comfort is immediate from take-off.
Why can't we always fly, even in good weather?
Because when flying in a hot air balloon, it is not only the apparent weather conditions that matter, but above all the wind speed. Above 20 km/h, conditions become incompatible with safe flight. Even under clear skies, strong winds may force us to cancel the flight as a precaution.
Why are there only two flights a day?
As the hot air balloon moves with the wind, the pilot can only control its altitude by heating the air inside the envelope to a greater or lesser extent using the burners. To ensure a safe and enjoyable flight, several conditions must be met: a stable atmosphere, moderate outside temperatures and light winds. These conditions are only met at sunrise and at the very end of the day, about two hours before sunset.
