How long is the flight?
Flight time varies due to wind speed. Faster winds will produce a shorter flight, slow winds will produce a longer flight.
How high do you go up?
We fly from tree top level to approximately 2000 feet
What times do you fly the balloon?
Flights start at sunrise. We meet in Tampa 1 hour before sunrise. This is the calmest time of the day.
Where will we be flying?
We fly in the North Tampa region including Odessa, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, New Tampa and their surrounding areas depending on wind direction.
How safe is the adventure?
We fall under Federal Aviation Regulation Part 61, which means our pilots are FAA licenced and certified with a commercial rating. Balloons must have detailed Annual Inspections under FAA guidelines by an FAA certified inspector, The forecast is checked the night before and the morning of your flight with Tampa air traffic control weather station, and the balloon is assembled and disassembled by professional crew members.
How far in advance do I need to schedule my ride?
A minimum of 2 weeks is desired to reserve your special day. However, if your requested date is less than 2 weeks away, give us a call to check for an opening or a cancellation. We will do our best to accommodate your desired date.
Where do we meet and how do I get there?
We meet in Tampa, in an area called North Dale, in the North Dale Shopping center. We meet at the Sweet Bay (formerly Kash n' Karry) grocery store in the parking lot next to McDonalds. If you would like to use Map Quest for driving directions, the address to the grocery store is:
Sweet Bay
15692 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618
Services
Business Promotions
Tranquility will carry your banner on our balloon during designated flights
Tethers
Church Functions
School Functions
Pilot Training
Contact
Tranquility Balloon Rides, Inc.
813-245-4268
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