subject: Fathers Day Gifts-a Hot Air Balloon Ride As A Father's Day Gift [print this page] We all love to give our fathers gifts on Father's Day in order to show them our appreciation for all that they have done for us from the moment we were born. Some fathers are outgoing while some are shy. Some love to party and thirst for the thrill of adventure while some love to spend quiet evenings in the comfort of their houses with near and dear ones. One could gift a basket full of goodies or clothes or accessories like watches and pens to those fathers who are not fond of adventure. If one's father is the daredevil sorts, one could give him a hot air balloon ride. This will be the most interesting Father's Day gifts.
Does your father picture himself floating placidly over the countryside with just the sporadic blast of the hot air balloon burners disturbing the peace? A flight in a hot air balloon is an exhilarating experience that should be tried at least once by lovers of adventure. One should go for a firm that has pilots having FAA certificates and about 20 years of flying experience. They must have had the experience of flying more than 15,000 passengers who were delighted with the experience. The Flyers should be able to have stunning views of the countryside. The firm should also serve complimentary hors doeuvres and champagne. Such Father's Day gifts would be memorable. One's father would be able to float majestically in a graceful balloon through the sky. He would enjoy the breathtaking views, deep tranquility and the romance. When one books such a flight for one's father as a part of Father's Day gifts one should see to it that the conclusion of the evening flights includes complimentary drinks. Such a flight could be taken at sunrise or sunset all the year round but the months from December to March would have limited availability because of the conditions of the weather. Remember that people of all ages can avail of these flights but if you are planning to book a flight for the entire family consider if children below the age of four should be taken aboard because they tend to get frightened. Usually, there is a limitation of a weight of 750 pounds for a balloon or 375 pounds for a couple. This is for reasons of safety of the passengers. The duration of the flight is one hour and hors doeuvres, soft drinks and champagne are served after the evening flight is concluded. One is to keep in mind that only four participants are allowed per balloon.
A hot air balloon ride is dependent on the vagaries of the weather. It is a light wind and fair weather activity. It is not possible to launch a balloon if the speed of the wind is more than 10 mph which is why these flights occur at dawn or around sunset when light winds are blowing and the air is extremely stable. If the flight is postponed due to weather conditions, the provider of the experience will reschedule the flight. When people decide to book their fathers on such a ride as Father's Day gifts they have to make sure that their fathers are wearing the right clothing. A hat, socks and athletic shoes are a must. One should wear clothes that one would wear for a hike.
