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Hot Air Ballooning & Biplane rides over Sedona

 
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saguaro_west_photography





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PostPosted: 9/28/2007, 2:58 pm    Post subject: Hot Air Ballooning & Biplane rides over Sedona Reply to topic Reply with quote

Have any of you done the hot air balloon or biplane flights over Sedona? I just made my reservation for two balloon flights (once for still photos and the 2nd for video) and even though I've gone ballooning a few times before (once during the 98 Albquerque Fiesta!) and know what it's like, I'd love to hear what experiences others have had.........

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Matt Hoffman





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PostPosted: 9/28/2007, 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I've done the biplane thing. It was a blast! The pilot was really knowledgable and explained what everything was that we flew by. I had just moved here, so I didn't know the names of any of the rock features in Sedona. I left feeling like an expert! Plus I got a cool video to go home with.
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PostPosted: 9/28/2007, 8:33 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I've always wanted to. Be sure to let us know how it went.
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PostPosted: 9/29/2007, 8:25 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I did one of the balloon rides during Albquerque Fiesta too. That was fun and the scenery was great. I'd like to do it again. Does Sedona do it year round? Would be nice to see some of the Red rocks with snow on them. Would make for some pretty pictures.
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saguaro_west_photography





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PostPosted: 9/29/2007, 9:24 pm    Post subject: re: Sedona balloon / biplane flights Reply to topic Reply with quote

Oh yeah, you can bet I'll be posting A LOT of photos after this trek!

With the exception of poor weather to the point where they can't fly, I believe the balloons do fly year round in Sedona.
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Daryl





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PostPosted: 10/1/2007, 11:28 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I did the bi-plane ride twice now, and would go for a third! What a great time!

Let the pilot know that you want more then a tourist trip and they'll give you a great ride.
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