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Z-Balloon Adventures
Iowa's #1 Balloon Ride Company since 1989!
Welcome
to We offer year-round
hot air balloon rides in the Des Moines and Indianola
Iowa area - We live here and fly here. We know the weather and the area in which we fly. Since
1989 we have been conveniently located in Des Moines Iowa.
Just Hot air balloon ride Gift Certificates are always available and make wonderful gifts for friends, family and loved ones. Put someone on cloud nine by giving them the "Gift of Flight"! The breathtaking experience of a hot air ballooning adventure will last a lifetime. Hot Air Balloon Flights are offered in Central Iowa on a regular basis. Depending on which way the wind is blowing will determine our launch area. We fly either over Des Moines or just south of Des Moines or south of Indianola Iowa on beautiful Lake Aquabii with our ride balloon. Here is a list of some of the cities that we have flown our balloons in: Des Moines, Iowa City, Indianola, Creston, Council Bluffs, Grinnell, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Waukee, West Des Moines, Ottumwa,Oskaloosa, Ankeny, Ames, Ft Dodge, Washington, Davenport, Carlisle, Hartford, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dayton Ohio, Omaha, Nebraska, Galena Illinois, Moline Illinois, Knoxville, Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Minnesota and San Juan Puerto Rico and our new favorite Saint Jean-Sur-Richelieu in Quebec, Canada! Special Hot Air Balloon
Adventure Flights from
other exclusive locations in Iowa are available for a
premium. We can even fly from your property. All we need
is 200 feet by 200 feet for launch and you and 3 of your
friends or family can have your own exclusive flight!
Call us at (515) 265-2402 for details and pricing.
Summer Flying Is on the Way! Here in the Midwest, hot air balloon flying season has been fast due to the winds and the rain. It has been a weird year for weather to say the least. Crisp mornings and warm afternoons and hot air balloon rides in Des Moines or Indianola are on the menu this summer, and believe it or not - it's never too cold to fly! We have flown in -10 degrees Fahrenheit and up to 95 degrees! We have two 17.5 Million BTU Burners above our heads, so staying warm will not be an issue! Summer weather presents wonderful visibility and views of far-off landscapes. As always, a hot air balloon ride in Des Moines or Indianola Iowa, or even at the place of your choice, is the perfect way to view nature's magnificent splendor from above. Summer offers a wonderful chance to get away on your own private balloon flight. Be sure to reserve your hot air balloon ride in advance to ensure your preferred flight date is available. We recommend booking your preferred balloon flight date in advance to guarantee date availability. Fall is almost here! 2008
Balloon Festivals We're Attending
Meet "Burnie the Little Devil" Balloon! The new special shaped "Burnie the Little Devil" hot air balloon by Aeromagic Balloons is our first "special shape" balloon. "Burnie" has been up and flying since May of 2006. By combining man's earliest form of flight and hot air ballooning - with the most recent advances in technology, we have a flying piece of art and technology rolled into one! At the giant height of nearly 125 feet, "Burnie the Little Devil" is one of the tallest hot air balloons registered in North America. A normal generic hot air balloon will stand about 70 to 80 feet tall. "Burnie the Little Devil" is one of the largest special shape balloons in the entire world! The enormous arms extend out to wave at the crowds as "Burnie the Little Devil" flies over your head. The envelope fabric alone weighs 475 pounds in its carrying bag! Pilot Dan Campbell will be in command of "Burnie the Little Devil" balloon for the 2008 World Tour. Dan is also very proud to be associated with the US Flag Balloon "America One" and Space Shuttle PATRIOT hot air balloon team as an additional pilot. Dan will be the pilot of "America One", the World's Largest Flying Flag in Albuquerque New Mexico from October 9th through the 10th at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which is the World's Largest Balloon Event! Come on out and say Hi! "Burnie the Little Devil" special shape balloon is available for hot air balloon festivals, airshows and other special events around the U.S. in 2008 and beyond. For more photos, booking information and the latest news and event updates, be sure to visit the home page of the "Burnie the Little Devil" special shape hot air balloon team.
Corporate Hot Air Balloon Advertising: Capture the eyes of your target audience with the effectiveness of hot air balloon advertising. Balloons are one of the most cost effective way of advertising. Ballooning Basics: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How... Anything you ever wanted to know about hot air ballooning in Des Moines or Indianola, Iowa but couldn't find anyone to ask! Frequently Asked Questions and much more about hot air balloons. Get Involved: Become a hot air balloon ground crew member and possibly earn a free ride! History Lesson: Find out how hot air ballooning came to existence with a brief history of the sport. Balloon Links: An assortment of quality links devoted to ballooning US. Soft
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