Proprietor and Chief Pilot:
Derek Grimshaw
Fleetwood Farm
North Road
Bretherton
Lancashire
PR26 9AY

After the flight...

After the landing the passengers and followers will share in a celebratory bottle which will be broached to celebrate their induction to the exclusive band of people who can call themselves 'Aeronauts'.

We undertake to return all passengers to the launch site, although usually we are able to fit in with the wishes of individuals to travel back with friends or to be deposited nearer home.

If you enjoy your time with us and wish to become more involved, we recommend that you join both the local balloon club to meet and get to know other enthusiasts, and the British Balloon and Airship Club who have an excellent bi-monthly magazine. See the BBAC (British Balloon and Airship Club) and the NWBAC (North West Balloon and Airship Club) websites for further information.

Becoming a hot air balloon pilot is not difficult, but it does require a certain amount of commitment to qualify for a Hot Air Balloon licence.

packing the balloon away after flight celebration
Packing the balloon away after the flight The successful flight is celebrated with a bottle of 'Bubbly'