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Crewing for Magic Carpet Ride


If you are interested in volunteering to crew for one of our balloon flights sometime, please contact us at Fly@MagicBallooning.com and we'll answer any questions you may have and provide you with the needed information to get you started.

Safety First:

  • Always listen to your pilot's instructions - his first priority is keeping everyone safe
  • Don't get tangled in any ropes or handling lines
  • Don't wrap or tie any lines or ropes around you
  • Keep loose objects (scarf, clothing, fingers...) clear of the fan

Crewing Responsibilities:

  • Pre-launch: Crew working at balloon festival
    • Remove balloon system from chase vehicle
    • Help lay out balloon system for inflation
    • Help with crowd control if needed
    • Help with inflation
    • Turn off inflator fan
    • Provide weight on basket after balloon is standing
  • Post-launch:
    • Pack up all items still on the launch field (i.e.: fan, gloves, ropes,....)
  • Chasing:
    • Keep the balloon in sight as much as possible
    • Communicating with the pilot via the radio
    • Navigating (i.e.: map reading, determining which roads to take)
    • Arrive at landing site about the same time as the balloon

      Crew streaming envelope
  • Post-landing:
    • Obtain landowner's permission to enter their property whenever possible...
    • Pack up the balloon system
    • Be a part of the after-flight "champagne toast" and celebration

Crew Positions:

  • Crown Line
  • Mouth
 

Sun Dancer hot air balloon in flight
Sun Dancer in Flight

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Our News

Watch actors Gregory Harrison and Brooke Elliott riding in our balloon on August 23, 2009 (episode 7) on the new hit TV show Drop Dead Diva.
And our pilot Brigham appears as a juror on August 30 (episode 8).

11 Alive's Wes Sarginson rides
with Magic Carpet Ride for a
story on great gifts for Dad.
Read about it...

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlights Magic Carpet Ride as
a "new experience" holiday
gift for a special someone.
Read the 12/2007 full story...

   
To schedule your flight, go to our flight request form or call us at (770) 436-9960.
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