"The ride was great. Calm and beautiful. Of course the excitement centered around searching for a place to land and the eventual landing itself. The cows we met were quite surprised but tolerated it well! Jim was terrific and most professional, and we felt safe all the way. The crew was very pleasant as well. Thanks for a good and safe time. I would gladly recommend you to anyone who was interested". Risa RISASG@aol.com
Douglas completed his 200 jump from my balloon.
"This past Sunday, I had the ride of a lifetime. I made my 200th jump from a hot air balloon, thanks to Capt. Jack of Avian Adventures"........"Next time, I promised myself, I've got to stay in that balloon."
--Douglas Kiang. dkiang@CYBERNEX.NET
Balloon-Barbecue-Bonfire Ad-venture for the Kent's
"We searched for a ballooning web site in December of 1998 and came across Captain Jack's immediately. After reading through it we knew we had to get our group signed up as soon as possible. We sent in a deposit for sixteen people in January of 1999. The date I chose was June 5th. We've found through experience that it's never too early to make a commitment for a big event.
Captain Jack corresponded with us by e-mail and by phone through out the end of winter right up to the day of the launch. His attention to detail kept us at ease. A party this size needs a good coordinator to keep everything on track. Everything was meticulously planned out. Our numbers grew from sixteen to twenty one passengers, and the event blossomed from a simple balloon trip to a balloon-barbecue-bon fire adventure!
When the big day came we couldn't have asked for better weather. We were very fortunate, because this spring had some unusual wind conditions.
Balloon flights take place in the early morning or early evening when the winds are much calmer. Our group required seven balloons. We were introduced to our pilots, and soon after we took a hayride to the launch site. We whooped with excitement when we saw those balloon inflating! We knew that the adventure was just minutes away and that we would soon fly away with the wind. The site of those balloons taking off was astounding!
If you have a hunch that you'd like to go on a balloon ride we bet you can think of alot of people who would love to join you. We found that out when we sent in a deposit for sixteen people to go flying with Captain Jack. My wife and I knew we could get at least sixteen people to join us, and when the big day came we had twenty-one people flying and five joining the chase crews! To top of the evening flight Captain Jack arranged to have a barbecue and bon fire for our group. My parents came for the ride too, and since it was their thirty fifth wedding anniversary Captain Jack had a chocolate cake made in the shape of a balloon in their honor. The sites we saw, people we met, and fun the whole group had has made memories that will last a lifetime. What a blast! We couldn't write this without thanking the pilots and their crews. These people deserve a special recognition for their professionalism, enthusiasm, courtesy, and dedication to the sport of ballooning".
"Thank you all!"
--Kent and Caroline Smith. CKsmith311@compuserve.com
Marta is one of a group of interns from Merck & Company Inc. Rich Sazallai, their supervisor wanted to thank them for a job well done.
"As I watched 3 hot air balloons begin to fill with air, I became anxious and nervous. The staff came to our aid and carefully explained the process of bringing the massive balloons to flight. They instructed us in the method of entering the balloon's gondola and other precautionary measures. So when it was time to enter the large basket, I followed the instructions. The pilot's knowledgeable words had eased my fears. In less than a minute we were soaring high in the sky. The view was incredible! People below even came out of their homes to take part in the event. As bird impostors we coasted along in the gentle breeze and viewed a gorgeous sunset. Our landing was smooth. The ground crew was at the scene to help, having been notified of our location by radio contact. The ride was a life-time experience and, feeling 100% secure, and so exhilarated, I would love to go again! I highly recommend Avian Adventures Hot Air Balloon Company".
....Marta
Suprise Birthday Present for Amber "Jack took care of every possible detail leaving nothing for us to do but totally and truly enjoy a most exciting and peaceful ride over the foliage-covered hills and farms of the Clinton area. As a surprise 30th birthday present, my girlfriend was completely taken by the overall experience. Pure fun!"
.....Joe jspeeny@att.com"
"More to come....."
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