365 Things to do in Palm Springs .... Hot-Air Balloon Rides The rides will be high flying again this coming season! Imagine soaring at dusk or dawn to a magical place, high aloft the desert floor, accompanied by someone special, a group of friends, or your entire family. You probably have stepped out on your patio to gaze at one of these graceful and colorful crafts gliding along the horizon.

It is a ‘fascinating experience’, says the many that have taken flight high above in a hot-air balloon. Hot-air balloons have traveled the Coachella Valley skies for over 40 years, operating usually between the months of September and May when the temperatures are mild. As you first take off and begin the ascent, you hear the propane burners roar… soon experiencing the freedom of silent floating; gently drifting with the breezes. Passengers in hot-air balloons really feel no wind shear, just brief moments of movement when the balloon begins its climb.

Hot-air balloons have the capability of drifting up to heights of 10,000 feet, though most soar from just 500 to 3,000 feet above the ground. The direction a flight takes depends on the direction of the wind. Altitude of the hot-air balloon can be controlled by changing the temperature of the air inside the craft’s envelope; opening one or more burner blast valves to increase it.

A vent can be opened to decrease the temperature by releasing hot air. It’s a fascinating way to spend a sunrise or sunset, so consider a hot-air balloon ride to mark a special birthday or anniversary, and get a fresh perspective of the desert valley we love.

 

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