Originally Posted by
LUV2QLT
Had to follow this thread - my hubby & I own a hot air balloon business - doing paid passenger flights - hubby has set 20 world records, flown over 4500 passengers, never had anybody hurt - flown in Russia, Austria, England and all over the USA - it's safer than most people think, and people afraid of heights that fly are happy they did it - not the same feelings at all! I have been collecting fabrics with hot air balloons on them for years - still haven't made a quilt with any of them - hate to cut them up!
Hey - we do a passenger ride business as well! Small world. Haven't set any world records or flown in quite that many countries - only US, Canada, Austria and Switzerland. And same as you, saw the thread title and had to look. People never believe you until they are back on the ground that there is no sensation of height. DH & I are both afraid of heights and are both balloon pilots. It is an awesome experience. Gentle breezes and soft landings......