Balloon Hopper in Ashton Court

Photos of a Balloon Hopper or Cloudhopper in Ashton Court. Fun to watch and from the pilots grin fun to fly too.

Its still the hot air ballooning season in Bristol only a week since the Balloon Fiesta.

Basically a balloon hopper is a lightweight balloon without a basket, you sit beside the burner. If the landing is gentle enough you can land it on your feet!

In theory I have read you need no crew to fly it. Simply inflate the balloon, take off, fly, land, pack up and call a taxi to get back. In practise ....

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If you must have one straight away here's a link and no they are not paying me!

• Cameron Balloons: Skyhopper.