Hot Air Ballon
Hot Air Balloon Rides. Orlando Florida near Disney World.
Space is limited and flights are weather permitting
so book your flight in advance
by calling our office toll free
877-406-4836!
Hot Air Balloon Flights operated by Thompson Aire are conducted 7 days a week at sunrise. Capt Thompson is the most experienced hot air balloon pilot in the Orlando area. Jeff has been a licensed to fly balloons for over 30 years. Passionate about flying his entire life, his enthusiasm and knowledge will have you spellbound.
See The Real Florida!
If you are going to be in Orlando or coming to the Disney parks don't miss one of the most spectacular rides of your life. A hot air balloon ride! See the real Florida by floating effortlessly across the pristine beauty that is the real Florida. Tour areas absolutely untouched by human hands. Nature in all of its awesome glory. This is an experience you will talk about the rest of your life. Thompson Aire provides hot air balloon passenger flights 7 days a week in and around the Disney World area of central Florida. Capt. Thompson is a 30 year veteran balloon pilot. As a resident of Florida for over18 years, his knowledge of the area is an education in itself. His skills as a pilot will simply astound and amaze you. Yes there are others you can fly with but none with the passion and expertise as Thompson Aire.
Earning his pilots certification at age 16 Captain Thompson's life ambition has been this mesmerizing form of flight. No matter what your age you will be entertained and in awe with this spectacular old world form of flight.
Many mornings the Central Florida sky is filled with balloons.
Flights are flown daily (Weather Permitting) at sunrise. Plan on three to four hours outside.
You will start your adventure at the Black Angus Steak House where you will be introduced to your pilot.
After your pre-flight briefing you will step outside and launch a small helium balloon to determine the wind direction for the morning. Balloons float with the wind and we want to make sure we have landing fields in the direction we are going.
Once we have selected a launch site we will climb aboard our chase van and head to the launch site.
At the launch site you may become a member of the ground team as we inflate the balloon and prepare for flight.
Many people love our hands on approach. To help or not is your choice. Once the balloon is inflated
and ready for flight you will board and liftoff into the heavens. Our flight will last approximately an hour.
During the flight we will point out all of the spectacular sites this area has to offer. Bring lots of film and batteries.
At our landing site our ground support team will be waiting for us. Once the balloon has been stored away will will have the traditional champagne toast. We will also explain some of the history of balloon flight as well as how the tradition
of champagne upon landing came about.We will then return for an all you can eat buffet breakfast where all the passengers
will receive their first flight certificate signed by the pilot.
Thompson Aire Pilot
Capt Jeff A Thompson of Thompson Aire Inc. has just returned from the US National Balloon Championships in Anderson SC. He officially ended his 20 year absents from the world of Competition ballooning last year with a outstanding finish in the National Balloon Classic held in Indianola Iowa in July of 05. His top ten finish in that event earned him enough points to qualify for this years National Championships. Over 2000 pilots each year attempt to qualify and only the top 45 are allowed to enter. Capt Thompson was listed as the 27th best pilot in the country prior to the start of the championship. Over 5 days and 14 tasks in 6 flights Capt Thompson flew his balloon to various targets using nothing but the layers of wind at different altitudes. Competing with 7 previous national champions in the field he finished as the TOP pilot in the southeastern united states and 14th overall in the country. If you are visiting the Orlando area and interested in a balloon flight book your flight NOW. Fly with Capt Thompson personally and you will see some of the impressive skills that make him one of the country's best!