Hot air balloons have a long history, and they were the first to help humans realize the dream of flying.
Today, hot air ballooning has been a tourist project for a long time, but there are reports of hot air balloon accidents almost every year, which shows that there are still potential dangers in hot air ballooning. So, what are the main safety factors affecting hot air balloons?
1. Driving skills are the key to safety
During the flight of the hot air balloon, the driver should not only pay attention to the wind direction and weather changes, but also control the height of the hot air balloon by manipulating the gas, and always remind passengers to be safe, so the driver is very important. In the event of an accident, the hot air balloon pilot, like the pilot of the plane, is definitely the last "life-saving straw". When traveling abroad, be sure to choose a mature and qualified regular hot air balloon company to experience flying. Such a company has higher requirements when recruiting drivers and must have relevant licenses, and can also show the annual inspection certificate of hot air balloon equipment.
2. Takeoff time and weather are related to safety
There are only two times of day that are best for hot air ballooning: one is sunrise in the morning and the other is before sunset in the evening. The weather during this time period is relatively calm, especially the wind is very gentle and the airflow is very stable. Because the wind changes a lot or the wind volume is very large, it will affect the flight of the hot air balloon, which is an unsafe factor. According to regulations, if the hot air balloon wants to fly freely, the wind speed must be less than 6 meters per second, the visibility must be higher than 1.5 kilometers, and there must be no weather phenomena such as precipitation, snowfall, strong wind and fog. If the weather is bad, tourists must not be stubborn and insist on flying. After all, life safety is the most important thing.
3.Check if your body is healthy
If you feel unwell before the flight, or have some diseases, such as epilepsy, high blood pressure, heart disease, fear of heights and other diseases that are medically considered unsuitable for high-altitude sports, it is recommended that such friends do not try to take a hot air balloon.
4.Landing correctly to ensure safety
Landing is a dangerous time to ride in a hot air balloon. You need to use a cushioned position with your legs bent and your hands on the edge of the gondola or on the pole to prevent injury. The landing of the hot air balloon is to hit the ground. When it hits the ground for the first time, it does not land completely. Due to the principle of reaction force, the gondola will bounce once or twice, so when the driver tells you that you can stand up, it is the hot air balloon. When it officially landed smoothly.
