A full sized, proper, Hot Air Balloon; but an event with a distinct difference.

Effectively the teams become 'crew' to two professional C.A.A. registered Balloon Pilot Instructors who they are seconded to assist and who are taught the entire process of 'rigging up', 'tethering', 'blow inflation' and 'burning' their own balloon for tethered flight. The flight involves ascent and descent, with all techniques individually instructed by a fully qualified A.O.C./C.P.L. pilot instructor.

The teams will have to fully assemble and prepare their own balloon, ready for flight; then securely tether it, fly and land it. Unfortunately, they also have to deflate it, disassemble it and pack it away - ready for the next group! A full and instructional experience from start to finish and very much a team effort.