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It is important to read this information sheet completely.

A. To schedule a balloon flight, call Monday through Friday between 10. A.M. and 3 P.M. at (610) 892-0860. You MUST use the certificate number to schedule your flights.

B. Before your flight, you MUST MAKE A CONFIRMATION CALL TO US.

Confirmation calls should be made at the times indicated below:

MORNING FLIGHTS - Call AFTER 9:30 P.M. the evening before the flight.

EVENING FLIGHTS - Call on the day of your flight
AFTER 4:15 P.M. April through August
3:30 P.M. September
2:30 P.M. October


PLEASE, DO NOT CALL EARLIER!!

Morning flights fly all 12 months of the year. There are no evening flights November through April.

C. The flight time that we give you when you make your confirmation call is the time that you are to be at the launch site.

D. Bring the Flight Certificate with you to the launch site.

E. You should dress appropriately for the weather conditions at the time of your flight, waterproof shoes are recommended for sunrise flights. The temperature in the balloon is the same as the temperature on the ground.

DO NOT WEAR: Sandals, flip-flops, shorts, or skirts. New clothes or white clothes are NOT recommended.

F. Know where the four launch sites are located before flight day. Please, do not wait till your confirmation call to ask us for directions, as you may only get a recording.

G. When arriving, look for our balloon chase van with our name and logo on it. Our crew members all wear RED shirts.

LAUNCH AREA: See our map with the written directions on the back.

NORMAL LAUNCH TIMES: Morning flights launch at sunrise. Evening flights launch one hour before sunset. You exact reporting time will be given to you when your make your confirmation call.

DURATION OF FLIGHT: The overall adventure is about 3 hours, including inflation, flight, deflation, champagne celebration and the ride back to the launch site in the chase van. The actual flight time is 1 hour in the air.

DIRECTION OF FLIGHT: There is no usual direction; the balloon flies with the wind. Our normal altitude is from inches above the ground to 1000 feet. Balloons have very precise vertical control; however, we cannot control the direction. The balloon is followed by a chase vehicle which returns the passengers to the launch site. Your family and friends are welcome to follow in their own vehicles.

PASSENGER WEIGHTS: If you, or any other member of your party should weigh more than 200 pounds, we must be made aware of this at the time of scheduling.

WEATHER: More than any other factor, weather controls our flights. Winds must be less than 8 miles per hour with no precipitation. Safety is paramount, and the pilot is the only person authorized to make the final "go" or "no go" decision.

PASSENGER AGE AND PHYSICAL CONDITION: We fly from 7 to 90. Children must be accompanied by an adult and may not be carried. All passengers must be capable of standing the entire flight and have the ability to climb into the basket without undo assistance. If you should have any questions about your suitability for flight, please call before scheduling. We reserve the right to refuse anyone who in our opinion would be a safety liability to themselves or to the other passengers.

FLIGHT SCHEDULING: We fly by reservation only. We schedule no more than 6 passengers in the balloon.

FLIGHT POSTPONEMENT: If your flight is postponed due to weather, you must contact us between 10 A.M. and 1 P.M. Monday through Friday to reschedule. If you must cancel your reservation, you must notify us at least 5 days in advance, or you will be charged an additional $25.00 per person rescheduling fee. If you cancel within 48 ours of your flight, or if your do not show up for your flight, your certificates become void and you lose your flight!!

REFUNDS: Flight Certificates are non-refundable. They are transferable and they are good for 12 months.

REMEMBER, BALLOONING IS AN ACTIVE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE.

While there is no requirement of strenuous exercise, common sense dictates that those who have limited health conditions should not consider flying. Additionally, as in any sport, there is a risk of personal injury. By agreeing to continue with the flight, you are agreeing to accept the above mentioned risk. If you have any questions, please call.

Magical Mystery Flights

P.O. Box 622   Media, PA 19063

Phone PA: 610-892-0860 / DE: 302-234-1665  Fax 610-892-0870