What’s it like to ride in a balloon? Many describe it as magical. You move gently and slowly across the landscape, seeing everything below clearly. Because you move with the wind there is no sensation of movement and no wind in the basket. It almost seems the world is slipping by beneath you and you are not moving at all. The perfect vantage and speed for great views, balloons are the best way to explore the world around you.
What are they made from? Modern hot air balloons are made from about a thousand yards of ripstop nylon or polyester and sewn together with miles of seams. The baskets are woven with wicker and most have a plywood floor. Wicker is favored because it is light, strong, and flexible.
Are they really that big? About as big as 4 houses combined! A typical hot air balloon is 55 to 60 feet in diameter, stands 70 feet tall and carries 3 to 5 people; but they come in all sizes from (relatively) tiny solo balloons to large models able to carry 22 passengers in a multi-compartment basket.
Do they really need good weather? Because balloons fly with the wind they need gentle winds to have a gentle flight. In most areas winds must be 8 knots or less to launch balloons. If it’s a beautiful day for flying a kite, it’s probably too windy for a balloon. Pilots also avoid any severe weather (such as thunderstorms).
When do balloons fly? Balloons launch at sunrise and a few hours before sunset. While this allows spectacular photos, the real reason is that winds are calmest at the beginning and the end of the day. Thermal activity and related winds prevent balloons from flying midday. Although it requires getting up extra early, sunrise flights are usually best.
Where do they land? You never know until you get there. That’s part of the charm of ballooning, a balloon goes wherever the winds take it.
Can you steer? While there’s no steering wheel, a pilot can change direction by ascending or descending into a wind going in a new direction. The air above us moves in different directions at different altitudes, allowing a balloon to shift directions by changing altitude.
Are Pilot’s licensed? Yes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues licenses for flying balloons just like for airplanes. Both pilots and balloons receive periodic checkups. For more details on license requirements, see the learning to fly section.
What’s the Crew do? The balloon crew helps set up the balloon, assists in the inflation and launch, then follows the balloon in the chase vehicle until it lands. When possible they secure landowner approval then help with deflation and pack up. Some people actually prefer the challenge of crewing to flying.
How can I get involved? There’s several good ways. Sign up for a balloon ride or a flight lesson, visit a balloon festival and talk with the pilots, come to a GSBA meeting (next meeting), or if ballooning sounds like fun but you’re not ready for a balloon ride, why not come ballooning as part of the ground crew. This means you assist in inflating and deflating the balloon as well as chasing the balloon across the countryside and sharing in the traditional champagne toasts. Regular crew members say chasing offers real excitement! To try it out, just call a local pilot and volunteer. It’s that easy, and it’s free.
How did most balloon pilots get started? As a member of the crew!
What’s the GSBA? The Granite State Balloon Association (a non-profit organization) is an enthusiastic group of families, pilots, and crew members from the New England area who share a passion for ballooning. Anyone with an interest in balloons is invited to join. Meetings are held monthly to discuss ballooning issues and safety; often feature guest speakers, and are fun for everyone from complete novice to experienced pilots (next meeting). The GSBA also sponsors an annual Safety Seminar (BFA approved) and the Landowner Appreciation Program.
How’s the Landowner Appreciation Program work? Balloons land in many interesting places. To show our appreciation of New Hampshire’s landowners, after each flight GSBA pilots give out an entry form for our program. This includes a photo of balloons, details on the pilot and balloon, and a detachable post card to be mailed to the GSBA. Every year at our Christmas party a drawing is held from all the postcards returned. The winner receives their choice of a balloon ride for two people or a cash prize. This has been a great success — you should see the surprised look on some of the winners’ faces!
Source: http://www.hotairballoon.org/nh/about.htm

Companies in Subic, Angeles City, San Fernando, Pampanga and Manila travel to Clark Philippines to hold their events in an out of town venue in the north. Many event organizers decide to hold the events in some of the beautiful outdoor event venues near the lake and beach of Clark.

Frequently visited resort hotel in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone shares news, articles, suggestions and ideas on matters that might enhance your visit to Subic and Clark Pampanga for vacation and travel, as well as to organize, plan or attend a corporate or social event near Manila.

The best hotels outside Manila in Pampanga and Subic are listed here including a beach resort which is a semi-private establishment located in the central business district near shopping, business, entertainment, airport and other conveniences of Philippines Clark Freeport Zone. This 13 hectare lake beach resort near Manila Philippines is highly recommended for family tourists with children or couples and individuals hoping to relax and enjoy peace and quiet in a laidback American suburban lifestyle.

Where to go in Clark? Hotel Clark Philippines is a De Luxe Hotel in Clark and Subic, a risk free place to stay, cozy and nice ambience, a nice function place for special occasion

You might want to check also the Yats Restaurant is the best restaurant for special dinner, best restaurant for dinner with friends near Manila, also the best place to celebrate special events.

Famous Restaurant in Pampanga, a place to dine with friends in Clark, cozy restaurant with a nice ambience, a nice function place for special occassions

Are you looking for an attractive restaurant or a nice place to eat with friends in Clark, Angeles City Pampanga? Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar is a restaurant with good food and good wines for dinner located at Clark Angeles City Pampanga. Perfect for exclusive dinner venues for groups, recommended for private dinner in Philippines. A Restaurant in Clark for business dinner meeting. Private dinner place or dinner restaurant in Clark Subic Near Manila Angeles City Pampanga. Yats Restaurant is one of the Good Restaurant in Pampanga Angeles City Clark near Manila.

Adding to the charm and attractiveness of the resorts and hotels in Clark Philippines are certain unique factors including safety, a keen sense of security and privacy that the main zone of Clark Freeport Zone offers. Angeles Philippines, Subic or Manila cannot offer the same sense of security like Clark Philippines. It is one of North Luzon Philippines’ top hotels that is trouble free, risk free, and a nice place to have rest in Subic. A well-recognized and interesting hotel.

Pampanga is an important province of the Philippines slated to be the next business and tourism center of the country. Already international traffic prefers the Clark International Airport and tourists find Clark Freeport Zone easier to get around than Manila. Safety, low crime rate, no traffic and low pollution levels all contribute to making Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone a preferred destination for local and international tourists.

For information as well as assistance with reservations in hotels and resorts in Pampanga, Clark Philippines, click here to contact HotelClarkPhilippines now

Or call us at

Hotel Clark Philippines
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177 ask for Pedro or Rechel

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

Email: Info@ClarkPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

YATS Leisure Philippines is a HK-based developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine outlets www.YatsLeisure.com

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Wine lovers and gourmands looking for good place to eat, fine dining restaurants and family resto bar may want to log on to www.YatsRestaurant.com

In the Freeport zone of Clark, there is a large wine shop that sells excellent vintage wine called Clark Wine Center which offers over 2700 selections of fine wine ranging from p500 to p500,000 a bottle and up. Log on to www. ClarkWineCenter.com for more information.

Looking for a party venue in town?
Clearwater Resort and Country Club is one of the ideal venues for birthday party because it is a risk free venue. Not only Birthday Parties but also a good place to enjoy family reunion. A good place to celebrate special occasions. Clearwater Resort and Country Club is one of the resorts in Subic Clark Angeles City Pampanga or near Manila with activity amenities, place that are nice for celebration.