Crown line

During inflation our crew control the envelope by means of the crown line

Ready for boarding

As the balloon stands upright our passengers can begin boarding

hot inflation

Once the balloon has been inflated with cold air we can begin the hot inflation.

Balloon launch

When all the checks are completed it's time to launch

Inspecting the balloon

While the balloon is being cold inflated we check the internal ropes and pulleys

Passengers in basket

There are two passenger compartments in our basket each with comfortably enough room for four