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A pilot license is necessary to fly any hot air balloon.
To obtain a hot air balloon pilot licence you must meet certain age and health requirements and enroll in a ground school and flight training. The training consists of the following parts:
There are many pilot schools in many countries. The requirements for the license vary substantially country to country. Kubicek runs its own pilot school located in Radesin, Czech Republic.
Choosing a hot-air balloon is like buying a new car, you have to decide between a sports or an ordinary car, a minivan, or a school bus.
The optimal size and shape is determined by your intended use case.
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When choosing a balloon, the material of the envelope must be considered.
Private pilots flying for leisure may prefer to save weight with balloons made from our Kubicek Polyester Light fabric.
For passenger rides in Europe, North America or Australia the standard Kubicek Polyester is more handy.
For large operations in rough terrain and harsh climate a strong and resistant fabric, like our Kubicek Polyester Resist is the best option.
A ready to fly hot air balloon composes of the following items:
Additionally a pilot needs few more personal items
In addition to the list above, a retrieve vehicle with a driver is needed.
The retrieve vehicle chases the balloon and helps with landing and packing. The vehicle should have off-road capabilities, as the balloon cannot always land next to a road. The vehicle must be able to carry the packed balloon together with the basket crew.
The type of vehicle depends on the size of the balloon and number of your passengers. For private pilots a van, a small off-road truck or a car with a trailer will do the job. Big passenger ride operators use big minibuses with big trailers.
