Are Cappadocia balloons safe?
A ride in a hot air balloon in Cappadocia is perfectly safe! All pilots in Cappadocia must be experienced, and many companies employ pilots with many years of flying experience. All pilots and balloons have to be licensed and pass regular flight checks.
Are hot air balloon Deaths common?
Most forms of air travel are considered safer than driving a car. Going by injury and fatality statistics alone, this may also be true of hot air balloons. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), only 16 people have died while hot air ballooning between 2002 and 2016—about 1 person per year.
When was the last hot air balloon accident in Cappadocia?
ANKARA, March 14 (Xinhua) — A total of 49 tourists were wounded including 15 Chinese in the hot air balloon accident in Cappadocia of central Turkey early Tuesday.
What happens if a bird hits a hot air balloon?
What happens if a bird flies into a balloon? Balloons are so large that most birds avoid them. The envelope fabric is much tougher than it might appear and a bird would likely bounce off if there were a collision! Balloon manufacturers have performed tests, and it is possible to fly a balloon even with a hole.
What do you wear to Cappadocia air balloon?
In the early mornings it can get quite chilly, so it’s important to dress according to the temperature. Bring a jumper and wear flat shoes. And obviously bringing a camera goes without saying!
How Much Does hot air balloon ride cost in Turkey?
Depending on which company you go with and how many people are in the basket, a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia costs anywhere between 160-260 Euros (US$190-280) per person. You might even be able to book the entire balloon to yourself for the “bargain” price of 2500 Euros!
Can a bird poke a hole in a hot air balloon?
Barbs tear balloons and cause them to deflate (i.e., you crash and die). Barbs and balloons simply don’t mix! Birds will poke through your hot air balloon with their freakish beaks. Sometimes it’s an accident and sometimes it’s sweet revenge for the deaths of their flocks.
Can birds pop a hot air balloon?
Do Cappadocia balloons fly in rain?
Ballooning is an activity that relies on good weather. We don’t fly in rain, fog, snow, or wind consistently above 7 mph. Balloons don’t fly when there is a threat of thunderstorms in the area.
What happens if you get stuck in a hot air balloon?
The gas is heated to 120 °C (250 °F). So, going back to where you find yourself, the balloon could catch fire and burn you alive, or explode and blow you up. Or you could die from falling high out of the sky.
What happens if a hot air balloon goes too high?
A hot air balloon can reach a point that the fuel to carry it starts to get too heavy. Most hot air balloon rides you will take are only going to be a few miles. The way the hot air balloon business works can be a bit complex, and when people go for very long rides, it tends to throw things off a bit.