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Passengers watching the inflating of a Hot Air Balloon Alice Springs - Outback Ballooning Hot Air Balloon

How Do Hot Air Balloons Work

Hot Air Rises Hot air balloons are aircraft that gain their lift by heating a large contained envelope of air above the ambient temperature. The envelope containing the warmer, less dense…

Outback Ballooning Hot Air Balloon flying at sunrise over Alice Springs

Hot Air Balloons

Why do Hot Air Balloons Fly So Early in the Morning

Simply put, because it's the perfect time for launch! Right on sunrise. In addition to incredible views, sunrise also provides stable and calm conditions. Whilst balloonists rely on hot air for lift,…

Outback Ballooning Hot Air Balloon flying over Alice Springs Australia

Hot Air Balloons

Where and when do Hot Air Balloons Operate

The simple answer is that a person should not be surprised to see a balloon almost anywhere although geographic and regulatory factors result in the favouring of certain locations. The regulations provide…

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