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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

 
Hello and welcome you to the United States Hot Air Balloon Team's blog. I hope that all of you who have had the chance or desire the chance to take a Hot Air Ballon Ride with the team and will comment on your experience here for others to read.

Comments:
It was great. The crew was very helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thanks to all!
 
It was wonderful. Stan was right, it was not scary. I loved it!
 
Very Enjoyable, Unique
 
Excellent....Thank you Lucas for giving me a most pleasant experience in flying...I'll do it again...Our landing could not have been better-what a great ride. I wouldn't know how to top my experience-Our pilot and crew were so knowledgeable and so good to point out where we were... We all Loved Lucas
 
Excellent would recommend highly
 
Had a great time, can't wait to go again
 
Fantastic experience Better than we imagined it would be. Lucas was great, his crew delightful
 
AWESOME! I was scared for a few minutes, but after that I totally enjoyed our flight
 
It was fantastic the crew was amazing. Very very enjoyable. Duffy was a wonderful pilot. Could not have asked for a better trip
 
The flight was outstanding. The pilot was very nice and the whole crew was outstanding, Phil is very good at what he does
 
It was a most wonderful experience! The crew was knowledgeable, patient, helpful and funny
 
A wonderful experience! Great pilot and team!
 
Unbelievably Great!!! WOW I Loved it!!!
 
This was a dream come true for me. Pat McGinness & crew were extremely cordial, informative, and funny. I will do this again in the fall. It was an experience I will never forget.
 
Great flight (float??) Wonderful crew, courteous, helpful- knew what they were doing.
 
Awesome! Amazing!
Everything was perfect, including the landing & takeoff. Lucas was great, as were the crew team.
 
On my 90th Birthday it was a thrill of a lifetime. Top notch pilot.
 
AN OUTSTANDING FLIGHT, GREAT EXPERIENCE
 
Fantastic! Feather like landing on ideal spot
 
Absolutely increadible experience! Pilot and crew very personable. Can't wait to do it again!
 
Great-2nd time with you.Can't wait to go again
 
Crew/Pilot made flight very nice
 
Very Exciting-A great adventure
 
Everyone was very nice. Great crew they were on top of everything.
 
This flight celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary. Lucas and his crew were wonderful to a bunch of old people, kind, considerate and professional.
 
Beautiful views, a fun adventure
 
This was a present for my 90th Birthday WOW! Wonderful, Quiet, Fantastic scenery, peaceful. Lucas is an eceptional young man, felt very confident-helpers A-one
 
Great Flight! Thanks for a great experience!
 
Loved it ! Lucas was great!
 
It was a very enjoyable ride with a smooth landing. Lucas explained things in detail.
 
I want to thank you very much for your hospitality. It has given me a new prospective of your balloon flights. Lucas, your pilot and team must be complemented on their professionalism. The two couples with us from NY and TX, as are most visitors to Lancaster County were here to experience the Amish life style. We landed on an Amish farm and our two couples had the unique experience of being surrounded by several Amish families which included many children, who helped us to load the balloon into your truck. The flight was most beautiful and had its way of pulling Lancaster County's physical features together. After working 15 years at the PA Dutch Visitors Center, I never imagined the ideal way to meet and work with our Amish is on a balloon flight.

Jim Herrold-Front Desk-PA Dutch Visitors Center
 
Been wanting to do this for 20 years. What a wonderful experience! A very relaxed, open & fun atmosphere with lots of trust.
 
Great weather, great flight. I felt I was in the hands of a professional pilot who was concerned with our safety and satisfaction.
 
We really enjoyed our flight and all of the staff. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, professionl; GREAT!
 
The morning was perfect weather! The crew wre efficiant and pleasant! It was a pleasure flying with you. Your 25 years of experience complimented your performance. Thank you for a wonderful ride!
 
Perfect setting & gorgeous morning. Pilot and crew were outstanding and friendly. I really liked the after flight toast!
 
The pilot was very knowledgeable. The entire crew was helpful, fun to be with. I had a delightful time and hope I can do it again.
 
Fantastic! Something I always wanted to do - not disappointed !
Great Landing. Nice guys, beautiful AM, I felt safe in your hands! Love balloonist prayer.
 
Beautiful, exhilarating, awesome, breathtaking, felt very safe, very professional & organized, was absolutely great !
 
We had a great time, Thank you. We will be back.
 
Our flight was a breath-taking view of southen Lancaster co. Thanks to our pilot & chase crew for making our trip a safe and memorable experience for our soon to be 91 year old father and us. We couldn't have asked for better weather to enjoy the spectacular views of the chesepeake and yellow mountain range. Awesome.
 
This was our first flight and we loved every minute. The team was very professional & we were very comfortable. We hope to have another chance for future balloon flights.
 
It was awesome! The view was great. The pilot was very informative, and the crew was terrific. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
 
Beautiful Fall Day!!All worked together well as a team, perfect day, loved the flight.The crew and pilot were organized, made everyone feel at ease, informative, and experienced. Made my trip enjoyable to do again and recommend.
 
This was a spectacular way to spend my husbands 50th Birthday! Lucas was extremely knowledgeable and self confident. We weren't afraid! Great experience start to finish. Enjoyed the cheese, crackers, and champagne.
 
Can't wait to take my next flight! Lucas and crew were great and very informative and friendly.
 
Fabulous experience! Dar was great!
 
Great Experience, Great Crew, Great Pilot!!!
 
This was our 3rd flight and once again it was terrific!!!! A great way to celebrate our 20th!!!
 
The ground crew & pilot were very friendly and fun. It was pleasure flying with them.
 
Pilot & Crew were great, very accommodating, will do this again!
 
Fantastic!!!
Awesome!!!
Pilot & Crew were fabulous
 
Fantastic! Loved it.
Might come back and do it again.
Pilot was freindly and informative. Ground crew done a great job too.
 
The flight was a dream come true. Lucas & the team were great & made this whole experience a beautiful memory we will cherish forever.
 
One of the most amazing experiences of my life! Pilot and crew made this fun and safe. Felt I was in good hands.
 
Great Experience - Everyone should at least once - Very knowledgeable pilot and crew - After the wind subsided we had a successful launch - Good ride & pleasant landing!!
 
This was a gift from my son and I loved it. Beautiful Lancaster County. The crew & Lucas were fantastic. Very informative and helpful and made it a great & fun experience.
 
It was excellent! I also appreciated that Lucas and the crew were so nice to the local people & kids when we landed.
 
WOW!! What a ride! A dream I've had for years has finally come true! Lucas was wonderful! And Phil & Dan so entertaining and nice. What a great team.
 
It was a lovely & beautiful ride. My friend & I are elderly & were unable to get into the basket unassisted. The pilot & crew assisted us and put us into the basket gently. Everyone did a good job!!
 
Super Experience-Comfortable-Safe. Pilot and ground/chase crew were outstanding.
 
It was the most thoroughly enjoyable experience I have had. Lucas made it so much fun, I think he enjoyed himself.
 
Fantastic! My 93 year old mother joined us on our flight, she really enjoyed it! This has always been on my to do list. I would go again. Enjoyed the after flight toast. Have been telling everyone about the flight :)
 
Had been looking forward to a hot air balloon ride and this exceeded my expectations by far. Lucas was very knowledgeable and experienced and his enthusiasm showed. I would definately ride with him again. Ground crew were very friendly and fun to talk to. We enjoyed the post flight refreshments. Everyone on our flight had a great time.
 
An incredible experience and on that I would enjoy doing again. Lucas was an excellent pilot who was quite knowledgeable and extremely capable. Don't change a thing, we especially enjoyed the post balloon mimosas & snacks.
 
Perfect Weather, perfect flight, Loved it! Friendly competent team. Their knowledge and efforts made for a wonderful experience.
 
I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I took a ride on one of your balloons and loved it. We went to Lancaster for our 10year anniversary. My husband had no idea what I had planned and boy was he happy when he saw the balloon. I must say that the professionalism from the moment I called to make the reservation to the time we pulled out of the driveway at the end was EXCELLENT!! When I called the girl was extremely helpful and answered all my crazy questions. The ride was fabulous. We went at 6am on July 11th. Our pilot was Dariush Farzad and he was terrific. He really put me at ease. He too answered all our crazy questions. We had a lot of fun up there with him. The ride was beautiful. Our chasers were also excellent and very funny. We were loved it so much that we went back the next night to see the balloon off. We have told and passed out about 15 of your business cards to people. We would definitely fly with you again. I am very excited to book another. So thank you to your wonderful staff in making our special day truly one we will never forget.

Vicki Brandenhoff
Connecticut
 
The whole experience surpassed my greatest expectations by far! The pilot and crew were wonderful. Thank You.
 
Gave us a great ride from 100 to 10,000 feet- a wonderful experience. Great ride & Lucas was a great pilot-very good attitude.
 
Breath taking experience and what a view-Great Ride!
Up, up, and away - what a way to celebrate my birthday.
 
Sensational! Can't wait to go again! Well versed crew, very personable. Really a great gift of any reason! Thanks!
 
Incredible! Quite surprised by the heat while in the basket during the initial inflation. Lucas was gracious, informative, and provided a sense of security! It was an awesome experience!
 
It was a beautiful day and an exciting experience. Dar was a great pilot, informative but with a sense of humor. Made everyone feel at ease.
 
Great Ride - Great Views
 
Very well arranged, smooth, precise, cordial, amazingly wonderful experience.
 
Hello there teriffic Crew Member/Photographer!

We had such a great time this morning! You guys were super! Thank you so much for sending these great digital pictures too! All 12 of them are really good! It was a great memory that we'll share with everyone, and hopefully it will send more business your way too !!

We felt really safe with you guys being so approachable and knowledgeable ... and really liked Lucas' respect for people's property!

Thanks again!

sincerely,

Connie & Buck Fohner
 
Awesome Sights and a memorable time. Great pilot and 2 great crew members. You need a sunroof in the van for your chase crew.
 
Absolutely breathtaking, peaceful, very much a thrill. Kudos to Lucas and chase crew. Very well managed. Safe, friendly, memorable staff and flight. Can't think of a thing for improvement, except more fuel for a much longer wonderful ride. We will highly recommend your company, thanks a bunch.
 
An awesome, wonderful experience! Lucas was an excellent pilot along with the rest of the crew. Couldn't have been better. Thanks so much it was the experience of a lifetime.
 
It was all I thought it would be and more. It was amazing, I can't think of a better place then Lancaster county and no better time of year for me. Our crew and pilot could not have been better. They were great. They made me feel very secure. I hope I can take another balloon ride soon.
 
the flight was awesome. It was an experience I will never forget. Lucas and the entire crew were fantastic. Great flight, Great crew, well organized, wonderful experience.
 
Loved it. Lucas was very personable and made our trip great!!!
 
Enjoyed the experience very much. Dar was great. Thank you!
 
Glad we finally got to go. Cancelled twice last year due to weather. Great experience! Very informative pilot. First class operation. Thank you!!
 
A very pleasant expierence. I'm 74 and every care was taken to help me enjoy this.
 
Pilot Lucas Hess and Crew were excellent PR people. Would request same team if/when we go again. Pilot and team did excellent jobs. Better than anticipated and I always expect the best. Will highly recommend your organization.
 
Excellent Adventure!
 
This experience was more than I expected, great staff & pilot. Dar was very knowledgable and pleasant. The chase crew was very nice also.
 
It is all I had hoped it would be. Lancaster co & the fall colors were amazing. I will do it again.
 
Sunday, Nov. 2 balloon ride over Chester county. The beauty of the fall colors was amazing. There was not a car on the road and it felt like you could see forever.
Only a view you could get from a hot air balloon.
Thanks again,
Nancy
 
We were thrilled. The trees were spectacular and the pilot was so nice and informative. It was a thrill for me to fly right over the girl scout camp.
 
Beautiful sights and flight, loved it. You done a good job, not too many bumps.
 
Your pilot and crew did a great job, everything was outstanding. Because of your pilot and crew I will do it again.
 
Very memorable flight. Pilot and crew were 1st rate. After we landed in an Amish field near a school house all the kids came over for a ride.
 
The flight was great. We recommend flying to all our friends. Our pilot made the time unforgetable.
 
Beautiful experience. Lucas was a great pilot, very knowledgeable.
 
The pilot and crew were great they made the trip great.
 
After the laughs in boarding the flight, it was ethereal, enchanting, and exciting. Stan and aide were splendid in their roles, as well as the whole team. Care, concern, humor, compassion, and expertise were experienced from beginning to end. The prayer said it all, too.
 
At age 62 I finally had my first balloon flight, it was just breathtaking. Thank You
 
My husband and I took a five-day balloon trip in Switzerland in January 2008 with Classic World Adventures. Simply put, it was one of the most thrilling, magical and memorable travel experiences we have enjoyed in our three decades of world travel. The balloon pilot and his team were highly experienced, inspiring total confidence. In addition, everyone involved in the operation was great fun. Floating over the Swiss countryside each morning was sublime, with each day bringing a different adventure.

Judith Watson
Thanks!
 
Loved it, just wanted to go higher and higher!!
Nice job by everyone involved, was super.
 
Loved it! Staff were great.
 
THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE FAR EXCEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS. EVERYONE WAS SO PLEASENT -
WE WILL DEFINATELY BE RIDING WITH YOU GUYS AGAIN.

WE WILL BE BRAGGING ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCE AND YOUR COMPANY FOR A LONG TIME TO COME!

tHANKS AGAIN - AND REMEMBER IF YOU EVER DECIDE TO COME TO OUR BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS - WE HAVE A COTTAGE FOR YOU TO STAY IN.


RON AND MARY STORY
 
My husband John and I enjoyed it so much! It was my 60th Birthday adventure!! Lucas and our crew made it so special for us. What a great team! We would definately do this again.
 
It was a beautiful and marvelous experience. Special thanks to our pilot who made our ride unforgettable and extraordinary.
 
Absolutely Fantastic! The Pilot/Crew were amazing and I’d love to do it again . Will definitely recommend to others. I loved it! Everyone was so nice! I felt safe & Dar was very easy to talk to. He explained everything & had the perfect attitude!
 
Outstanding experience, from the planning over the phone through the landing & celebration! Fulfilled a lifetime dream and will cetainly fly again. Lucas and Brion are a delight! Thank you so very much. I wouldnt change one thing.
 
Everything I hoped it would be and more. Great crew, everyone made it a great experience. Lucas and Phil were great.
 
This was the best EVER! A million thank you's for making one of my dreams come true!

Thank you
Kristen
 
Thank you so much for having us up in the balloon! It was an experience I'll never forget!
 
It was an experience I will never forget. You and your team took such great care of us. Thanks Again!
 
It's the closest that I've felt to truly being an Earth Angel. Stan, your passion is contagious and joyful. Blessings to you and your wonderful crew.
 
What a treat!!! Fun flying over beauty close enough to touch tree tops.
 
Flew on June 19
Loved it. Great experience, would do it again. Pilot was knowledgeable and informative. Ground crew very efficient everyone worked to assure we had good time. Very Satisfied
 
Had an awesome time! Waited a long time to do this, but would love to go again and highly recommend it.
 
The view was breathtaking. The silence above was a gift.
 
First time in a balloon and the trip was GREAT!! The pilot was a pro and really funny.
 
Out of breath experince awesome. Very expereinced crew and pleasant to deal with.
 
Really enjoyed the experience. Landing in on an Amish farm was a highlight. Pilot and crew were competent and friendly.
 
I thought the height might bother me but like everyone assured me, it didn't. I had a great time. The ground crew was very efficient and were there to help us enter and exit the basket. Our pilot was very funny and constantly checked to be sure everyone was enjoying the flight
 
Awesome! Our second flight with Lucas. Very knowledgeable. Plan to book again with him.
 
Dar was very personable, put any fars to rest, and was fun. I would recommend a hot air balloon ride to anyone.
 
Ive been wanting to balloon for over 20 years and the experience exceeded my expectations. We had a fabulous time!
 
It was wonderful! I wasn't a bit scared. It was a christmas gift from our kids. Lucas was a good pilot, we enjoyed traveling with him.
 
I enjoyed it greatly. Everyone was so nice. I'll never forget it. Luke was excellent, he was informative, considerate. It was much much better than I expected. It was Perfect.
 
Dar was splendid! He's knowledge was second too none even though he told us he was not native to the area. Much better then flying with any other pilot
 
ya so my identity was on that last attachment. BULL!
 
Fabulous Ride - Smooth Landing - I loved every moment - Great Great Great Lucas gave us a lot of info. Change nothing it was fabulous
 
Awesome experience, grat flight, Lucas very fun which made it all the more enjoyable. Everyone super nice, thankyou so very much.
 
It was a truely awesome experience. Wonderful crew. It was a perfect night for a flight.
 
Wonderful Flight, we are still on cloud #9. Pilot and ground crew were exceptional.
 
Fabulous experience-friendly crew-beautiful country-my best birthday gift ever!
 
heyy, just a quick mail to thank you for the amazing experience you gave us up in the air, it was an unforgettable experience, me and my husband Paul will never forget this , we came all the way from Malta,Europe to enjoy this ! it was my dream to do it and last August it was accomplised !big thanks goes to our flier DAR , he is an amazing person !im adding some pics of our dream ! regards ... Mary & Paul Borg Mgarr, Malta, Europe.
 
Amazing, Awesome, Breathtaking. Lucas and the whole crew made it fun and interesting!
 
Very enjoyable experience! Very organized. The pilot and crew were friendly and professional.
 
Great experience-perfect conditions. Lucas was courteous and knowledgeable.
 
Great experience, will recommend it to friends. Dar and Ryan are a great team. They really made us fell comfortable.
 
Lucas is a definite asset for your organization! Lucas is great! He took great photo in balloon of my son and I, and knew everyone's name! The champagne glass as a souvenir is wonderful! Thanks!
 
Pilot was great! He was very informative and it was obvious he and his crew leader loved their jobs.
 
Excellent Pilot and Crew. I would recommend to anyone!
 
It was a beautiful day, beautiful experience. We would do it again. They did a great job.
 
http://www.wgal.com/video/21636897/index.html Great Story
 
Wonderful time! I wish there was a better way to describe what a wonderful time we had. From the get go with the crew to our drive home it was amazing!
 
Great Time! Scenery was beautiful. Lucas was very friendly & informative!
 
This was a marvelous experience, even better than expected. Lucas did a super job, cared about everyone, made the trip so much fun! Could not have been better. We'll definitely go again.
 
Awesome. Loved it. Dar was great. Thanks A+++
 
Beautiful, fun experience. Especially fun to be able to identify known and familiar landmarks. Staff professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Great confidence builder.
 
Great experience, beautiful balloons & views, awesome day! Pilot was extrmely fun, friendly and informative, flight crew was also great!
 
It was awesome! Very Peaceful and memorable. Pilot and ground team were very helpful.
 
Wonderful. Only way I knew I was moving was the scenery below changed. Lucas great personality and informative pilot. Thumbs up to all.
 
Most awesome thing ever. I loved seeing the fox. It was nice having such a friendly crew!
 
Absolutely Wonderful
Pilot Lucas and crew chief Sharon and Daniel were wonderful
For us the experience was wonderful, thank you
 
It was an "Awesome" experiece. I will definate do it again. The entire crew was very professional and courteous. The pilot Darr was super.
 
Lucas and his crew were very efficient, knowledgeable, congenial, safety conscious and hard working. The whole crew sends visitors off with a good feeling. Thank you very much.
Jim
 
Beautiful Morning for Garden Spot Village inaugural flight. Pleasant & Helpful pilot and crew.
 
This was a wonderful experience, I'd do it again and again. The team was great, very informative, and made us feel safe & comfortable. Dar, Daniel, & Duffy were a great team.
 
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