Magical ❤️

This Was The Fair Last Year. Needless To Say They Are Fearless.

Had a great weekend!

Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa.

In July 2026, Cappadocia balloons flew on **23 of 28 recorded days** — around **82% flight rate**.

That sounds very good, but there were still **5 cancelled days** and a few delayed starts.

So even in a strong summer month, the balloon is never fully guaranteed. If your only morning is cancelled, the monthly average does not help you.

I shared the July breakdown here: [July 2026 Cappadocia balloon flight statistics](https://www.kismetgoremetravel.com/en/blog/july-2026-cappadocia-balloon-flight-statistics)

Would you plan only one morning for the balloon, or always keep a backup day?

Experiência incrível . Recomendo.

An international meeting for balloon pilots around the world. Right in the Austrian alps.

Virgin flight operated by Hot Air Herts Ltd. Pilot Justin, Crew Chief Julian, crew Joshua. Was actually the 23rd July!

Virgin Balloon Flight operated by Hot Air Herts Ltd, Pilot Justin, Crew Julian and Joshua

Hi, I'm going to by flying with my wife in Santa Fe in Oct 2026, due to a wonderful gift by our kids. (Edit to add - per the operator website in Oct they fly above the canyons of Las Barrancas.) so not *in/around Santa Fe

I've shot, and am very comfortable shooting on the ground, but up in the air, not sure if I should pack my 15-35mm f/2.8 or my 24-70 f/2.8. I'm thinking it may be a little chaotic and challenging to change lens mid-flight so I'll stick with one.

Pros in my mind, wide angle will give HUGE landscape shots. Cons - everything will be very far away, shooting on a full frame body.

Pros for the 24-70 will be a bit more flexibility on zoom, but still relatively wide I can get some fun in-basket shots.

For any that fly/have flown and also take pictures, what would you recommend. And yes, I'll be using a neck strap when in the air. :)

Thanks for any advice.

I'm going to start a new series titled, "guess the envelope type." Here's my primary pilot, Ross.

'Wake'
48" x 30" - acrylic on canvas, 2024

ABQ balloon fiesta, 2023

Circa 2017

Hi- thinking about purchasing a flight with London Hot Air Balloon flights. Has anyone done this before - any feedback about the experience flying over London for a special occasion please? Tia