Aerolite 0 #1 August 21, 2013 It seems that balloon pilots want nothing to do with skydiving. At least in FL. I'm looking for a balloon or balloons to jump. Any info would be a great help. Many others are interested of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydude89 0 #2 August 23, 2013 Eloy Arizona does them on a regular basis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wicodefly 0 #3 August 24, 2013 I saw on SkyDiveMilwaukee.com's calendar that it says balloon jumps next Sat 8/31). I am already scheduled to be there three times next week including Sat. so I'll find out. I am a total newbie and obviously they won't let me do it, but it sounds fun!Chance favors the prepared mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chemist 0 #4 August 24, 2013 I'm a newb too. Wondering what's so hard about falling off a balloon? If someone could fill me in that would be great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckMartin 0 #5 August 24, 2013 Its not hard its fun. Also you get a real feel of falling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMark 1 #6 August 24, 2013 Flying a balloon is SO much hard work especially if you have to tarp, luckily for me I saved one from getting blown into some trees then did ground crew in exchange for jumps, did about 20 free jumps but holy crap it was a lot of work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #7 August 24, 2013 Aerolite It seems that balloon pilots want nothing to do with skydiving. At least in FL. I'm looking for a balloon or balloons to jump. Any info would be a great help. Many others are interested of course. Wrong side of the country, but all my balloon jumps have been at Perris.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 August 24, 2013 Quote I'm a newb too. Wondering what's so hard about falling off a balloon? If someone could fill me in that would be great It's not hard, it's just different. You get that funny feeling in your stomach (like you get from a roller coaster) that you don't get when you skydive because you're jumping from a stationary object. It's the same when you jump from a helicopter too. Definitely a must-do if you ever get the chance!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbignon 0 #9 August 24, 2013 What part of Fl are you from? theres several balloon pilots that will take you if you ask in a professional manner. Just make it sound like you know what your doing and eventually you will find one. are you willing to drive down to Miami Area ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #10 August 25, 2013 chemist I'm a newb too. Wondering what's so hard about falling off a balloon? If someone could fill me in that would be great The primary reason that most DZs that operate balloon jumps want you to have at least a B license is that there's a high probability of landing out on a balloon jump. It's good to have people who've got a bit more experience and comfort under canopy so they can handle that situation more easily. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisD 0 #11 August 25, 2013 Cost is a big factor, that propane ant cheep.... To a reasonable altitude that is, they have to factor the increased weight, propane is needed for the trip down as well.... C Bring money.But what do I know, "I only have one tandem jump." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #12 August 25, 2013 Contact Lake Wales. I did a few out of a balloon there a few years ago. They might still have contact info.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerolite 0 #13 August 25, 2013 I am currently in Fort Lauderdale. I found a pilot needing $200 each 3 jumpers max. A little much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerolite 0 #14 August 25, 2013 I will be in CA next week. It seems that the company in Temecula/ Perris is out of business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #15 August 26, 2013 Aerolite I will be in CA next week. It seems that the company in Temecula/ Perris is out of business. Lemme scrounge up the number for the person I used last. I'll get that to you as soon as I can.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #16 August 26, 2013 Aerolite I will be in CA next week. It seems that the company in Temecula/ Perris is out of business. Did you get that info from the DZ? I was at Perris just last week and heard them announcing balloon jumps over the PA. I suppose it's possible that the company's gone under in that short a period of time, but it seems odd..."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarajo 0 #17 August 26, 2013 Contact balloon Bob up in Orlando - I tried to organize a jump for my bday a few years ago when I was still living there and think it was $100 each, but never happened because of weather and then I moved back north A few people that still jump at Lake Wales have gone with him though since then. http://bobsballoons.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerolite 0 #18 August 27, 2013 he has stopped Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerolite 0 #19 August 27, 2013 Maybe a different company. The number provided on the web was disconnected....I'll have to try again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerolite 0 #20 August 27, 2013 http://abovetheresthotairballooning.com/contact-above-the-rest-hot-air-ballooning-.htm Yep, disconnected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #21 August 28, 2013 Aerolitehttp://abovetheresthotairballooning.com/contact-above-the-rest-hot-air-ballooning-.htm Yep, disconnected. Wow yeah that's Dawn, that's who I was going to give you the # for.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjsgrlsx3 0 #22 September 6, 2013 http://www.balloonskydive.com/ Try this site! Looks like they are operating there and seem to have jumps scheduled every weekend. Enjoy! My one and only balloon jump was in CA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerolite 0 #23 September 13, 2013 Found a guy in Perris...good deal...but never went. Funds went straight to the planes. Will definitely be back though. Love that place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisD 0 #24 September 20, 2013 cjsgrlsx3 [URL] http://www.balloonskydive.com/ [/URL] Try this site! Looks like they are operating there and seem to have jumps scheduled every weekend. Enjoy! My one and only balloon jump was in CA! Great post cjsqrlsx3 THANKS Dan is alive and well, mostly sunset or sunrise. Generally need seven passengers, not all need to jump. Nice step on outside of gondola. (figure on about 100 bucks) apparently the price varies depending upon numbers... This is probably one of the best values out theerree!! Just spoke with one of the jumpers when they got down 9/18/2013 They were out of their minds C I would put this on the bucket list as my personal opinion is that this activity is rare and declining across our country. Everyone has indicated they would travel to do this!! It didn't seem possible to land out, FYI.But what do I know, "I only have one tandem jump." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
