The sport of hot air ballooning is one of the most beautiful, exciting, and challenging endeavors I know.  Every flight is a different experience. Ballooning is "weather dependent" and the flying season runs from spring into the fall.  Balloons fly soon after sunrise so it's an early sport (come watch the sunrise). We are usually done by 10 or 11 a.m. (sometimes earlier) so the rest of your day is free.    

Hot air balloons are aircraft and are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  I am a pilot licensed by the FAA.  As a private pilot (versus "commercial") I do not charge a fee for rides.  However, I do ask that folks show up for 3 events to learn and appreciate all that the sport entails. After 3, you officially qualify as "crew" and are eligible for a no fee ride.  No prior experience is necessary.  As the pilot, I am responsible for crew training.   

We all work together for a common goal. The contribution of each crew member is personal, unique, and valuable. It is a collaberative work/play environment. There is physical work (individual challenges can be accommodated). 

Ballooning is intellectual and spiritual. It's mechanical and serene. It is sometimes fast. It is sometimes leisurely. It takes focus and concentration.    

All that said, the overriding goal is to HAVE FUN! (and meet new, like-minded people)

If this all sounds appealing, come on out. See if you like it.  

Join us
Who do I know here?
Join us and be the first to know when new Meetups are scheduled
Log in with Facebook to find out
By creating a Meetup account, you agree to the Terms of Service

Let's get together and play with my beautiful balloon!

Join and suggest a new Meetup

  • There are no upcoming Meetups

    Join us to be notified!
    Join us

Recent Meetups

See all past Meetups

What's new

  • See all photos
  • New Member
    Michelle Castro Michelle Castro joined
    February 7 at 3:01 PM
    Michelle Castro
    "Love balloons."
  • New Member
    Jim. Jim. joined
    January 30 at 6:08 AM
  • New Member
    Dan Vidovich Dan Vidovich joined
    January 29 at 8:03 PM
  • New Member
    aspen aspen joined
    January 19 at 10:38 AM
  • New Member
    Alex T. Alex T. joined
    January 18 at 5:23 PM
    Alex T.
    "Hello! I'm a meditation and spiritual teacher and most of my meet-ups have been of just the spiritual type. This one seems very fun too! I look forward to it."
  • New Member
    Tatiana Tatiana joined
    January 15 at 10:42 PM
  • New Member
    Amy F. Amy F. joined
    January 15 at 9:12 PM
    Amy F.
    "Hi my name is Amy. I have always wanted to try this."
  • New Member
    Jeanette Marrero Jeanette Marrero joined
    January 12 at 10:17 PM
  • New Member
    Daniel Most Daniel Most joined
    January 11 at 10:46 AM
    Daniel Most
    "Im Daniel, based out of the Bay Area, I make it up to Sac once in a while. I'm interested in Ballooning :)"
  • New Member
    Tatchy Tatchy joined
    January 10 at 12:15 PM
    Tatchy
    "hello, I've been in the area for about three years. Among other things I have a growing interest in aviation, or activities that would make a good story to tell in the future. I travel often due to work. I'm just checking out the local area."
More activity
 
Sacramento Hot Air Balloon Team http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/2/f/2/global_21788946.jpeg
Sacramento, CA 95818
Founded Aug 12, 2009
20090812
We're about:
Organizer:
Other nearby
Meetups
Why these groups?
x

The Meetup Groups shown here are topically similar to Sacramento Hot Air Balloon Team.

Groups are more likely to be displayed here if they:

  • have a Meetup scheduled
  • have a high rating
  • have a group photo
  • are "public" and not "private"
  • have shown they are likely to stick around (older than 30 days)
Find more Meetup Groups
near Sacramento

Log in

  • Not registered with us yet?

Forgot your password?

or

Log in to Meetup with your Facebook account.

Log in using Facebook

Sign up

Use Facebook?
Sign up using Facebook
Otherwise, join Meetup here:

By creating a Meetup account, you agree to Meetup's Terms of Service