Over the Rainbow Balloon Flights
Over the Rainbow Balloon Flights
Vineyards Shopping Complex, 14481 Woodinville - Redmond Rd
Matthews Estate, 16116 140th place NE.
Woodinville , WA
WHAT TO EXPECT
We offer flights mid-June through mid-October. This time frame offers the ideal weather for ballooning here. Flights are offered twice daily (morning flights through mid-September). The exact meeting times fluctuate since they depend on sunrise and sunset because they affect the wind that is a very important factor in ballooning. So flights are shortly after sunrise (around 6:15) and a couple of hours prior to sunset. Usually the middle of the day is a bit too breezy.
First you'll call about an hour before your scheduled flight to make sure the forecasted weather conditions look agreeable and for any last minute instructions.
You will, of course, need to sign a waiver. Once everyone has checked in, we will shuttle you to a launch site the pilots have selected depending on current wind conditions they have observed at the time.
Once at the launch site, we will set up the balloon, which takes about 15 minutes or so. Though we have plenty of experienced crew, if you wish to assist, let us know. There are always things to be done that require no training and are not dangerous.
Then you'll board your craft for a once in a lifetime experience. Your pilot will brief you about safety and anything you should know. Once in the air it’s time to relax and enjoy about an hour aloft while you drift effortlessly over the picturesque Sammamish Valley (home of the Matthews Estate, Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia & other fine wineries and the Redhook Brewery). Some of the flight will take place up high--l,500 to 5,000 feet up where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Seattle skyline (easily spotting the world famous Space Needle!), Mount Rainier, Mount Baker and the mountain ranges surrounding the Puget Sound area.
Also in sight are many bodies of water like Lake Washington, Lake Union and Puget Sound along with many smaller ones depending on your flight route. And you'll spend some of your flight barely above the surface as you brush the treetops. Help yourself to the leaves for a souvenir!!
We offer flights mid-June through mid-October. This time frame offers the ideal weather for ballooning here. Flights are offered twice daily (morning flights through mid-September). The exact meeting times fluctuate since they depend on sunrise and sunset because they affect the wind that is a very important factor in ballooning. So flights are shortly after sunrise (around 6:15) and a couple of hours prior to sunset. Usually the middle of the day is a bit too breezy.
First you'll call about an hour before your scheduled flight to make sure the forecasted weather conditions look agreeable and for any last minute instructions.
You will, of course, need to sign a waiver. Once everyone has checked in, we will shuttle you to a launch site the pilots have selected depending on current wind conditions they have observed at the time.
Once at the launch site, we will set up the balloon, which takes about 15 minutes or so. Though we have plenty of experienced crew, if you wish to assist, let us know. There are always things to be done that require no training and are not dangerous.
Then you'll board your craft for a once in a lifetime experience. Your pilot will brief you about safety and anything you should know. Once in the air it’s time to relax and enjoy about an hour aloft while you drift effortlessly over the picturesque Sammamish Valley (home of the Matthews Estate, Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia & other fine wineries and the Redhook Brewery). Some of the flight will take place up high--l,500 to 5,000 feet up where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Seattle skyline (easily spotting the world famous Space Needle!), Mount Rainier, Mount Baker and the mountain ranges surrounding the Puget Sound area.
Also in sight are many bodies of water like Lake Washington, Lake Union and Puget Sound along with many smaller ones depending on your flight route. And you'll spend some of your flight barely above the surface as you brush the treetops. Help yourself to the leaves for a souvenir!!
