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Tech Rider for Hot Air Balloon Tether

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Please review all requirements listed below thoroughly before signing your agreement. If all requirements cannot be met, there may be an alternate solution with advanced notice.

TETHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Tether site should be a grassy or paved area, relatively level in slope.
  • Balloon requires a minimum of 150 ft radius of unobstructed tether space.
  • Tether site should be clear of obstructions, such as light poles, trees, buildings, etc.
  • Power lines should be a minimum of 250 feet from the balloon.
  • Balloon tether requires four tie-down anchors around perimeter, such as light pole bases, mature trees or vehicles. Tether operator may supply either one or two vehicles for tie-downs, depending on agreement. Vehicles must have access to drive on-site.
  • Optimum tether site is in a relatively low-lying area to help minimize the effect of high winds on the balloon.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two volunteers to assist with security and passenger handling.
  • Table, chairs and water for volunteers

ARRIVAL/SET-UP/TAKE-DOWN:

  • Operator arrives 1-2 hours prior to start of tether to set-up.
  • Tether operator will arrive with a ground crew and commercial pilot to operate the balloon.
  • Set-up usually requires 30-45 minutes once on-site.
  • The ideal set-up is a recently mowed grassy field.
  • Take-down usually requires 30-45 minutes from deflation of balloon.

WEATHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • All tethers are performed at the discretion of the pilot in command.
  • Hot Air Balloons cannot safely carry passengers in winds over 10 mph. Tethered balloon rides are ideal with calm winds not exceeding 7 mph.
  • If winds exceed the maximum for passenger carry, hot air balloons may be able to tether without passengers for display purposes.
  • Should the event be postponed due to weather or other circumstances prior to balloon team travel, tether may be rescheduled without additional costs. Pilot to consult with client prior to mobilization.
  • If balloon team mobilizes to the tether site but is unable to tether due to weather or other reasons out of the operator’s control, purchaser is responsible for 50% of the cost of tether, plus travel expenses.
  

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