Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional Champagne Balloon Flight Information

Slung from a giant pillow of air in a wicker perch, you are spirited away on an elusive adventure that others can only imagine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional Champagne Balloon Flight Information

Slung from a giant pillow of air in a wicker perch, you are spirited away on an elusive adventure that others can only imagine.

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Certificates are valid for two years from date of purchase.

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FAQS

Is there a feeling of motion in the balloon?

No, because the balloon moves at the same speed as the wind, there is no feeling of movement. It feels as though the hot air balloon is standing still while thelandscape moves smoothly beneath you. “Tranquil” and “calm” are the words used most often by our passengers to describe hot air ballooning.

I'm afraid of heights. Will riding in a hot air balloon bother me?

Probably not. There is no physical connection between the earth and the balloon as there is between a tall building and the ground. This complete freedom seems to alleviate the apprehension of most passengers.

What times do you fly?

Heaven Bound Ascensions will take you on a magical excursion at the most beautiful and safe flying times of the day, which occur just after sunrise and about two hours before sunset. Dawn and dusk provide the most romantic setting imaginable and exceptional dramatic lighting for all photographs.

Where do we land?

Balloons can’t be steered, so we follow the wind. The sky is layered with air currents, so the pilot heats or cools the air inside the balloon with the burner to rise or lower into different wind directions. In the area we fly, there are many open fields in which we are welcome to land. When the pilot finds the appropriate landing site, he will begin a descent where our experienced retrieval crew will meet us.

What does it feel like?

Once aloft, you will notice no turbulence or wind movement as you become one with the air currents. The feeling is one of peace as you drift over treetops and float over the countryside in a gentle, panoramic harmony with nature.

How long and high do we fly?

We fly between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on when we locate a safe landing site. Balloons normally fly between 200 and 3,000 feet, all within federal aviation regulations.

After the flight?

After packing up the balloon, the traditional champagne toast inspired by the Montgolfier brothers, the first hot air balloonists, will top off your magical journey. A commemorative lapel pin of the balloon will be ceremoniously awarded to you before we return you to your car.

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Once I purchase a ride certificate what happens?

You will receive a flight certificate and the following letter telling you how to schedule your flight, passenger medical and physical restrictions, age restrictions, what to wear on your flight and general information regarding the flight:

Thank you for choosing Heaven Bound Ascensions for your Hot Air Balloon Ride.
We look forward to meeting you.  
Please bring your Certificate of Gift to your flight.
You will not be permitted to fly without this Certificate.

PLEASE PLAN AHEAD. Don’t wait until the last minute to book your ride!!!!

The sport of Hot Air Ballooning is becoming very popular and our flight schedule books up quickly, especially the weekends.

Scheduling your flight well in advance and being flexible gives you the best chance flying and receiving the date you want. Flights are booked on a first come-first serve basis.

Our flying season officially begins May 15th but you may call to book your flight anytime after April 1st.

The gift certificates have an expiration date on the back.  THEY DO EXPIRE.

Flights begin evenings, 2 hours before sunset 7 days a week.  
In addition to the evening flights we have sunrise flights on Saturday and Sunday.

We use a number of launch sites in Tallmadge and surrounding areas (Stow, Kent, Ravenna, Rootstown, etc.), which depend on the wind direction the day of your flight.
If you are scheduled for an evening flight, we will contact you on the day of your flight
(Between 2:00 and 3:30 PM) to let you know the exact meeting time, the take off point and directions.  If you are scheduled for a morning flight (Saturday and Sunday only), we will contact you the evening before your flight (Between 9:00 and 11:00 PM) to let you know the exact meeting time, the take off point and directions.

After the flight we will have a Champaign toast (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and we give you a lapel pin that is a replica of our balloon and we also give you a certificate of flight suitable for framing. We have a trained chase crew that will meet us at the landing site and will bring you back to your vehicle.

Please remember we are at the mercy of the weather and only fly in the best possible conditions, to assure your safety.  Please be patient if the weather does not cooperate, you will get to fly. It may just take more than one scheduled date.

Our basket accommodates up to six people if the total passenger weight fits within our aircraft specifications. You are purchasing a shared ride with up to six passengers.
We will fly approximately 45 minutes, but plan on approximately three hours for your entire ballooning experience. Balloons normally fly between 200 and 3,000 feet, all within federal aviation regulations

PLEASE NOTE OUR EXPIRATION AND REFUND POLICY

*A 50% booking fee will be retained on any ride certificate requiring a refund.

*Refunds will be given to the Original Purchaser Only.

*NO REFUNDS OF ANY KIND WILL BE MADE AFTER THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CERTIFICATE.

**Once a ride date has been booked and you need to cancel, you must notify us no less than 72 hours prior to the flight or you will not be permitted to reschedule and NO refund will be given!!!!

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Cleveland, Akron, Tallmadge, Canton, Youngstown, and Kent, OH

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