Above and Beyond Hot-Air Balloon Company
Raleigh, NC 27609-4538
Phone: (919) 781-3433
- Cross Street:
- Sweetbriar Street
- Hours:
- By appointment only
Editorial Description for Above and Beyond Hot-Air Balloon Company
Offers private champagne balloon flights for special occasions; flight instruction available.
User Reviews for Above and Beyond Hot-Air Balloon Company
03/30/2008 Posted by Sean10
I proposed to my girlfriend at 7000 feet! A wonderful and romantic experience. Tom is very professional but also a lot of fun. He puts safety first (which I think is important in a pilot!), so you have to be flexible in your planning to allow for a day with safe winds, but it was well worth it. The ground crew was professional and very friendly as well. Amazing views in the air, blowing up the balloon and the landing were very cool too. Bring a warm jacket if you fly in March! I recommend Tom and Above and Beyond Ballooning whole heartedly- my girlfriend (well, now fiance!) was overwhelmed and we both will remember this proposal as something special for a lifetime!
Pros: romantic, exciting, what can I say - you are a mile up in the air!
Cons: Be flexible with your scheduling - weather needs to be right for a safe flight
06/19/2007 Posted by detfree23
What an awesome experience. I would recommend this to anyone looking for something different and unique. When planning, be flexible as weather conditions can change the flying date. Be communicative. Be patient!!! I waited 4 tries before the weather cooperated and we were able to fly. It was SO worth it! On top of that, you can expect Above and Beyond to work FOR YOU to get you up in the air! My girlfriend was taken by surprise 5,000 feet in the air = 1 mile up when I ask her to marry me!. Check www.youtube down the road (something like "Above and Beyond Hot Air Balloon Proposal". I'll post the proposal and some really cool video shots! Don't worry about being scared or nervous either. The Pilot is well trained with 18 years of experience and his ground crew is exceptional. Enjoy the moment! You simply have to give this a try!
Pros: How many people can say they floated 5,000 feet above the ground?
Cons: Be Patient. What a concept in a time of "I want it NOW!"
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