Hello and thank you for your inquiry. My name is Andrew
> Williams and I am the owner of Galena On The Fly, Inc., a multi-state hot
> air balloon ride company. We are based in Galena and offer rides in Galena,
> Illinois, Indianola, Iowa, and Phoenix, Arizona.
>
> Galena On The Fly, Inc. flies new balloons that are specifically built to
> fly passengers. Our compartmentalized baskets are completely padded with
> plenty of rope handles, and can carry up to fourteen people comfortably.
> Since we fly equipment built for the sole purpose of carrying passengers,
> the sides of the basket are 48 inches high to set even the most nervous of
> passengers at ease.
>
> We offer rides in Galena twice daily, at sunrise and sunset. The meeting
> time for these rides will vary as the sunrise and sunset times change with
> the seasons.
>
> We meet at the Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa located just a few short miles
> outside of Galena. This is also where your flight will originate. We have
> several different locations from which to launch our balloons, all of which
> are located on the Resort property and will provide the most scenic flight
> possible.
>
> The flight itself will last approximately an hour, and the whole event
> around 2.5-3 hours.
>
> After take-off, the first few minutes of the flight are spent at tree top
> level, allowing you to get a feel for the flight. From there we may ascend
> up to 3,000 or 4,000 feet above the ground. At this altitude it is possible
> to see three different states. At times we may see some of the abundant
> wildlife that calls Jo Daviess County home. This area is known for its large
> population of whitetail deer.
>
> Towards the end of our flight, we will ease back down to tree top level in
> anticipation of landing. This is a great opportunity to talk to earthbound
> spectators who may have gathered to catch a glimpse of our beautiful new
> balloons.
>
> Upon landing you will be whisked away in one of our new passenger vans and
> returned to the Resort, where we have a champagne celebration and
> presentation of first flight certificates.
>
> Reservations are required, and we do have a ten day cancellation policy. The
> flights are $175.00 per person, and while we do not charge your card until
> after your flight, a credit card number is required to guarantee your
> reservation. We do fill up, so to ensure a reservation on your desired
> flight date, advanced reservations are recommended. We accept MC/Visa and
> Discover.
>
> If you would like to make reservations, purchase a gift certificate, or have
> further questions feel free to call me at 800-690-1287 or locally at
> 815-777-2747.
>
> Again, thank you for your inquiry and I look forward to flying with you.
>
>
>
>
> *Andrew Williams*
> Galena On The Fly, Inc.