Safety Instructions for Your Balloon Flight

Below you will find an overview of the essential safety guidelines for your flight. Your pilot will explain everything in detail before take-off and during the flight itself.

Safety Zone

Please do not enter the 2-meter safety zone around the balloon (marked in grey on the diagram) unless invited by the pilot to assist with the balloon preparation. Never enter the area of the tether line, i.e., between the basket lying on the ground and the vehicle.

Fan

Do not approach the inflation fan and keep a minimum distance of 5 meters unless the pilot instructs you to assist with its operation.

No Smoking

Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is strictly prohibited during the flight.
Smoking or handling open flames is only allowed at least 30 meters away from the balloon.

Boarding and Leaving the Basket

Use only the designated entry points (doors or step openings) when boarding or leaving the basket. Please note that the basket may move slightly during boarding and disembarking.

Do Not Lean Out of the Basket

During the flight, do not lean out, stretch your arms outside, or hang any objects over the basket edge.

Landing Procedure

Upon the pilot’s instruction, take the landing position:

  • Turn your back to the direction of flight,
  • Bend your knees slightly,
  • Hold firmly onto the handles placed around the basket.


Make sure that your cameras, phones, water bottles, clothing, and other loose items are stored securely in a bag or backpack and are not hanging around your neck or shoulders.

Do not reach outside the basket. Follow the pilot’s instructions carefully and remain in the landing position until he signals it is safe to move.
The first ground contact may not yet mean the final landing.

After Landing

Do not leave the basket until the pilot tells you to.
Sudden unloading can be dangerous, so passengers must disembark one by one.
Always exit the basket backwards (facing into the basket) — never the opposite way.

Additional Information

Pay close attention to the movement of support vehicles during setup, packing, or manoeuvring in the take-off and landing areas. Always follow the instructions of the pilot and crew throughout the entire experience.

During landing, the balloon may come into contact with trees, other balloons, or objects. The basket may tilt, bounce, or drag along the ground before coming to a stop — these are normal parts of the landing procedure, not an emergency. The landing site is chosen by the pilot during the flight and may be uneven, muddy, or wet terrain such as fields or meadows.
By reading these safety instructions, you confirm that you:

  • understand and accept the information above,
  • are wearing suitable clothing,
  • are physically able to take the landing position,
  • and can walk at least 100 meters over uneven ground without assistance.

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