Hot air balloon pilot training program
Learning to Fly Hot Air Balloons Overview Learning to fly a hot air balloon is an exciting and rewarding experience! At Adventure Balloons NZ, we provide hands-on training to help you reach your goal — from your very first flight all the way to becoming a qualified commercial pilot. Training Requirements Initial (Private Flying) Training Expect around 15–20 hours of flight time to reach solo flying standard. Includes ground school to learn about: Aviation law Weather and navigation basics Currently, there is no official Private Pilot Licence for Balloons (PPLB) in New Zealand. However, training to this level allows you to: Fly solo Fly with non-paying passengers (friends and family) Build flight hours towards your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPLB) for more information please email. [email protected]
What our previous guests have said
Smooth, entertaining, beautiful. A fantastic experience.
Ray White Rangiora
Mar 2024 • Couples Very enjoyable - with mountain views reaching from Mt Hutt across to Mt Cook. Unable to fly on day one, due to adverse weather, but
Couple
Out of this world Apr 2024 • The introduction was great, and from there it just got better, got to take great photos and videos, the take off was so
Solo
Eine sehr entspannte & wunderbare Erfahrung - nicht nur wegen der tollen Fotos!
Markus K, Germany
Magical day May 2024 • My granddaughter and I had an amazing experience .The flight was outstanding from the booking, ( they accommodated a very late
Family
Highly recommended Tripadvisor review: Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Excellent trip with very friendly, experienced and professional staff.
Fred J
Heel bijzonder om zo door de lucht te zweven, hadden mooi weer met super uitzicht op de bergen.
Veronica, Netherlands
Great Flight, Great entertainment, great weather, Perfect Kiwi experience. Thank you!!!!!!!
Craig Baynon
It was an involved experience. We did a bit of everything. The highlight was lifting off! And then wondering where were going to land! Our pilot Graeme, was
Shelly Maree Harwood