To make the balloon fly, an inflator fan fills it with air, which is then heated. Please dress comfortably. Hats, gloves, closed comfortable shoes, and sunglasses are recommended. During the Winter months, you may want to wear an extra sweater or jacket, as it is often cool before the sun comes up. Temperatures in flight are similar to those on the ground.
Winds determine a balloon's direction.
Balloonists can steer a balloon, to a limited extent, by adjusting the balloon's altitude to make use of different wind speeds and directions. Sport hot-air balloons carry 20 to 45 galloons of propane in stainless steel fuel tanks. Balloons typically fly from treetop level all the way up to several thousand feet, depending on what the pilot is trying to accomplish. Aerostar hot air balloon is over 32,000 feet. Winds are generally most favorable the first hours after sunrise and the last hours before sunset.