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Oct 22^nd, 2011 at 3:07pm

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Good afternoon all...

I tried to do a Splash and Dash which I have done several times myself while flying with a number of different friends who have their Balloon Licence.

I never obtained a Balloon Licence much to my own regret as it is one of the purest, most enjoyable ways to fly.

Animals like cows and horses will follow a balloon across a field if they see it. Not sure about wild animals like deer and bear.
We have watched a fox track a rabbit and heard many a back yard conversation around a BBQ before the folks realized we were overhead.

Some of these balloonist aviators are so good they can fly a circuit and pick a set of keys off the antenna of a car to win the car.

It can be quite warm in the basket during the winter which is my favourite time to fly and wearing layered clothing is a must.

It is also a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday during the Fall/Autumn and always, always bring along that bottle of Champagne... Wink

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Location:       Orillia "CNJ4" Ontario, Canada

Scenery by: http://www.flightontario.com/

Aircraft:       Cameron Hot Air Balloon
Season:       Fall and early morning
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I could not get the Balloon to touch the water to show a Splash after many, many attemps, as soon as it touched down it would reset the flight...
I had the settings in FSX set to ignore crashes...

Intersection of hard surface and the grass strip which is great to use in the winter when flying with skis on the aircraft.

That weekend flyer is going to have a bit of a wait until I clear the runway... Grin

There he goes....notice the STALL in the bottom right corner, that is because the burner is OFF in the Balloon and the Balloon is descending...

Almost to the Splash...The Lake Amphibian will be going power on and taxiing in a minute or two as there are two Water Runways here also...

Powering Up to Ascend...

Comments and Advice most welcome... Wink

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #1 - Oct 22^nd, 2011 at 3:23pm

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A bottle of Champagne? D.U.Fly? D.W.Fly? Take me drunk I'm home. Grin

Or was it powering the burner? Cheesy

Love the pics!

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Reply #2 - Oct 22^nd, 2011 at 9:19pm

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Thanks for the comment Bud...

The Balloonists have a tradition where after most flights a bottle of Champagne, fancy sandwiches and desserts are set out on a tablecloth which is spread on the ground and the balloon crew and chase crew enjoy the light lunch together... Wink

Traditions

Over the long history of ballooning, several traditions have developed.

Champagne

A common tradition among balloonists is to have a champagne toast upon landing. Legend has it that early French aeronauts carried champagne to appease angry or frightened spectators at the landing site. A champagne toast is now often included in commercial sight-seeing flights.

Toast

Along with the champagne, a popular toast among balloonists is: "soft winds and gentle landings."

Many balloonists recite the Balloonist's Blessing (Anon, known as 'The Balloonists Prayer') with the champagne toast:

The winds have welcomed you with softness

The sun has blessed you with its warm hands

You have flown so high and so well

That God has joined you in your laughter

and set you gently back into the loving arms of mother earth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_air_ballooning

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #3 - Oct 22^nd, 2011 at 9:34pm

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Pretty.

Watch out for flying objects. But you have the right of way. Right? Wink

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Reply #4 - Oct 22^nd, 2011 at 9:43pm

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[quote author=0C0F0F5C0 link=1319310478/0#0 date=1319310478]Good afternoon all...

I could not get the Balloon to touch the water to show a Splash after many, many attemps, as soon as it touched down it would reset the flight...
I had the settings in FSX set to ignore crashes...

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Go to your settings and change the flying skill level to the lowest setting and the flight will not reset when you crash.

Bob

Camelback Mountain....Looking north from Sky Harbor Int. KPHX Phoenix, Arizona USA

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Reply #5 - Oct 23^rd, 2011 at 7:41am

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Great shots Shocked

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And Bob I love your avatar

Most people think that flying a plane is dangerous, except pilots because they know how easy it is.
Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it.

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Reply #6 - Oct 23^rd, 2011 at 8:53am

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Thanks for the comment "hyperprep111"...

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #7 - Oct 23^rd, 2011 at 9:19am

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Hi Bob...

Balloons have Registered Numbers or Letters just like Aircraft, they have a Licenced Pilot aboard and must comply to all Transport Canada Air Navigation and Air Regulation Rules.

Therefore they are considered Aircraft just like a Helicopter would be considered an Aircraft.

Just a bit of information, a Float Aircraft, Seaplane or Amphibian being an Aeroplane or Helicopter should also carry besides the radio for use by Aircraft, a Marine Radio. Those who land on water must comply with Marine Navigation and Regulation Rules set out by Transport Canada.

Years ago we never carried a Marine Radio when flying in and out of the bush off floats, or landing the PBYs/Canso on water or the DC3s on ice with wheel/skis.
Most float aircraft like the Cessna 180/185, Pipers etc. were lucky to even have a radio when flying off floats in the bush until Transport Canada started to regulate everyone.

Today most commercial companies that fly into and out of busy harbours would have both radios on board.

Float and Seaplane flying is on a comeback now, there was a large decline during the 80s and 90s but most new marinas being built now are making facilities for docking the water aircraft and offering fuel/oil.

Although off topic, General Aviation is also on the upswing here... Wink

Thanks Bob for your information on the setting, will give it a try later...

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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