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By Kirsty, March 10, 2010 10:03 am

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”
- Coco Chanel

Although Coco Chanel’s ‘fashion is in the sky’ statement seems quite fitting (excuse the pun), you needn’t worry about donning your glad rags when up in the air with Virgin Balloon Flights. In other words think practically about what you are doing and reflect your choice of clothes to suit.

Think warmth and comfort as your two main aims! Suggested items to achieve these aims are; casual clothes, long sleeves, trousers, good walking shoes or boots and a cap or hat as the burners can get a bit warm.

Your fantastic adventure will usually include helping to inflate and deflate the hot air balloon so we recommend you wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. No designer wear, no flip flops and no high heels please as we are unable to accept responsibility for damage.

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By Kirsty, March 5, 2010 1:37 pm

So lets put a few FAQs to bed with simple no-nonsense answers.  Firstly we can assure you a flight with Virgin Balloon Flights will cause exceptional exhilaration and ear to ear grinning in the air!

How long is the flight? You’ll be in the air for around an hour dependant upon weather conditions and suitable landing areas, but the whole experience lasts for approximately 4 hours.  You will get to help with the inflation of the balloon and prepare for take off as well as enjoying a full pilot briefing and a lovely glass of bubbly afterwards.

How high does the balloon go? Every launch site area has different variations of height depending upon the county/ area, weather conditions and time of year flown.  So between around 2000 and 5000 feet is a realistic height to expect, no matter how high you go you’ll see amazing views! You can even get to know our hand-picked pilots before meeting them.  You can read about their ballooning adventures and achievements, simply by clicking on their Polaroid picture to discover their wonderfully interesting stories!