Being prepared is always a good idea. Ballooning safely requires crew to be ready to work a little, walk in tall grass, and be outside in the sun for a good deal of time.
Having some knowledge of the roads and conditions in the flying area can also be of great help to your pilot. And if you can drive a truck and trailer you might be their new best friend.
What to wear:
- Leather gloves (your pilot will usually have some)
- Clothing in layers (might be cold at launch, then warms up)
- Sunglasses (with a lanyard)
- No items that might snag the balloon fabric
- Long pants
- Hair ties for long hair
- Sturdy shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, or high heels)
- Sunscreen and sometimes bug repellant
Be prepared for:
- Wet grass
- Bugs
- Poison ivy
- Confused landowners (more on this later)
- Hot burners
- Cold propane
- Dazed and amazed drivers
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