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“Parachute stall” caused fatal Ombersley Court amateur balloon accident

23/05/2024 < 1 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

A “Parachute stall” was the most likely cause of a fatal hot air balloon accident in Worcestershire last year according to the Air Accident Investigations Branch who published their report in crash today. The amateur made hot air balloon DB-6R (registered as G-CMFS) was taking part in a competition event [read more]

Hot Air Balloon Rides & Experiences – All You Need To Know

04/03/2022 12 minute read
Written by: Ben Lovegrove

Hot air balloon rides are incredible flight experiences with unique and breathtaking views. If you’ve ever dreamed of gentle, serene flights in light or zero wind then this is the experience for you. Balloons rise and descend seemingly effortlessly and provide an uninterrupted view of landscapes. The sensation of floating [read more]

Darth Vader to return to Bristol Balloon Fiesta

02/08/2019 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

The organisers of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta have announced that they have raised enough money to bring the infamous Darth Vader balloon back to Bristol. The Star Wars based special shape was built by Bristol-based Cameron Balloons under a project with the codename “Head One” and unveiled in 2007. [read more]

Cardiff Balloon Fiesta Wont Get Off The Ground

22/07/2015 < 1 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Many people across Cardiff have recently been talking about an event that appeared on Facebook for the Cardiff Balloon Fiesta supposedly taking place on the 20th August 2015 at Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff. Aviation Wales can report that this event has never been organised and according to Cardiff Council will not [read more]