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Soganlı Valley is one of the regions of Cappadocia famous for its fascinating rock formations, historical churches and natural beauty. This region is worth exploring with its unique valley structure, fairy chimneys and rocks in different shades of color. In Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring the impressive beauty of the Soganlı Valley from the sky in a hot air balloon is one of the best ways to experience this unique nature.

Lord Balloons - Soganlı / Cappadocia, as the name suggests, is a prestigious balloon company that aims to offer its guests a service fit for a king and provides unforgettable balloon flights over the mesmerizing landscapes of Cappadocia. Our company is managed by professionals with more than 20 years of experience in the tourism industry in the region and we guarantee an unforgettable experience with our pilots who stand out for their reliability and quality of service. Lord Balloons offers its guests the opportunity to discover this fascinating nature from the sky with balloon flights over the unique rock formations and valleys of Cappadocia. Our service quality is incomparable and at the end of this extraordinary balloon experience over the Soganlı Valley, you will return home with memories that will last a lifetime.

In a hot air balloon, the gas ignition system heats the air to about 100C. This is because hot air is lighter and less dense than the cold air around the balloon. The heated air causes the balloon to rise. When the air inside the balloon starts to cool down or the hot air leaks out, the balloon starts to descend.

What the balloon needs to fly effectively is constant calm winds. And these winds are best found in the hours following sunrise. Because in the movement of the balloon through the air, the weather plays a very important role in deciding whether the flight should take place or not. The pilot chooses a suitable take-off site in accordance with the direction of the wind.

Hot air balloon consists of 3 main parts. The wicker basket where the passengers stand, the ignition system that is the source of the ignition and the balloon dome that carries the basket.

Usually the dome of the balloon is made of nylon or polyester. It is the same kind of fabric used in parachutes. This fabric is tightly woven and covered with an airtight material. Only nylon is used to hold the hot air in the balloon. The basket also has a series of vertically arranged strands of kevler rope or steel for the payload.

For weight and flexibility, the wicker basket has proven to be very strong. Sometimes the wicker is surrounded by steel or aluminium. This helps to support the vertical pillars mounted on the firing system. The end edge of the basket and the poles are usually covered with sued and leather. Weight is a serious factor in balloon flights. Therefore, baskets are made of lightweight materials, such as wicker, aluminium or fibreglass.

When the time comes to fly the balloon, the dome of the balloon is removed from its bag and laid lengthwise on the ground. The ignition system is connected to the poles and the basket is connected to the wires at the base of the balloon dome. The inflation fan starts to inflate the balloon dome with cold air. After the balloon inflates a little, the air is heated by the ignition system and the balloon dome rises above the basket. Sufficient rise is realised with the added temperature for the balloon to fly.

The fuel used in the ignition system for hot air is propane gas. It is the same gas used for barbecue grill. The ignition system is not operated continuously. It is used to heat the air intermittently until the required height is achieved. Let us also inform you about butane gas used for hot air balloons. Cheap butane gas can cause big problems. Royal Balon uses only clean and safe propane gas. Propane gas is twice as expensive as butane gas. Royal Balon always cares about the safety of its passengers.

This weight varies according to the capacity. Balloons can be 30 metres long.

You can wear something you feel comfortable in. There is no need to dress up here. You can dress as if you were going for a flight or a walk. In autumn and spring it is good to wear a thin coat. Ladies can wear trousers or shorts. It is much better to wear layers instead of a thick coat. Shoes should be flat soled. It would be better if the clothes you wear are made of cotton fabric rather than synthetic fabric. Tall passengers can take a hat to protect themselves from the heat from the ignition system.

Yes. It is not a problem to take a camera or video camera that you can use during the flight. The hot air balloon gives you the perfect camera platform for taking photos during and after the flight. We recommend you to put the camera in the bag during landing.

From start to finish, your adventure is about 3-4 hours. The inflation and preparation time of the balloon is about 30 minutes. The flight takes about 60-90 minutes. The ceremony after the flight takes 30 minutes, leaving and returning from the hotel takes 30 minutes each. Balloons have enough fuel for at least 2 hours of flight. Plus 30 minutes of backup capacity.

Good question! The easy answer is that nobody knows this. Before the start of the flight, the pilot makes a flight plan to ensure that the balloon does not land in an unsuitable area due to the wind. For a good landing site, the pilot uses different air currents at different altitudes to guide the balloon. The pilot works in harmony with the landowners. This means that the balloon cannot fly close to farm animals and crops.

It varies according to the wind speed. Hot air balloon can fly up to 5 km in 1 hour flight with the effect of wind. This distance is sometimes less and sometimes more. Royal Balloon pilots are not keen on long distance flights. If you fly long distances, there is no remarkable scenery. Our primary goal is to show you the magnificent view of Cappadocia instead of the fields. Also, the balloon can fly at different heights. However, if the wind is in the direction of the balloon's flight, a perfect flight is realised with vertical controls on the balloon. It is not surprising for our pilots to collect apricots or leaves from the top of the tree to keep a souvenir during the flight and to rub the basket against the trees.

Radios are used to communicate with the ground crew.

Many balloon pilots enjoy flying at low level. Typical altitude for balloon flights is about 900 metres above tree level. It is not very necessary to climb up for Cappadocia balloon flights. For a short time it may be good to have a bird's eye view of Cappadocia, but for a longer time it will be boring to stop. Most of the time, the air currents at very high altitudes carry the balloon far away from significant places.

Flying with a high-sided balloon basket is not like standing on a roof or on a high place. You don't feel dizzy. You feel as if the ground is sliding beneath you. There is no wind blowing, because you are moving with the wind. The basket does not shake, so there is no possibility of falling.

No, it's not. What causes motion sickness is turbulence. It's completely unrelated to ballooning. Ballooning is indescribably calm.

The balloon is followed by ground crew and vehicles. They are in radio contact with the balloon pilots. They will be at the landing site at the same time as the balloon. After the balloon is collected and the champagne ceremony is over, the passenger shuttle will take you back to your hotel.

Balloons are registered just like aeroplanes and are subject to flight safety control. The Civil Aviation Authority does not approve the balloon for flight safety until it has completed the control and inspection of the balloon. Balloons are approved by authorised maintenance personnel. All pilots receive a licence after passing a flight check by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Balloons are controlled by the Jordan Civil Aviation Authority. The same rules applied to aeroplanes are also applied to balloons.

The balloon goes wherever the wind takes it. However, the pilots try to find the wind in various directions by descending and ascending. We can say that it's like going out to sea.

Higher altitudes are colder than ground level. This is usually 3.5C colder for every 300 metres of altitude. However, since the pilot frequently uses the ignition system during the flight, warmth is spread around and this makes you feel warmer. Especially for winter flights, we kindly ask you to wear 2 layers of socks and thermal underwear.

The balloon flies better in cold air. Because warm air has better buoyancy. Royal Balloon flies only after sunrise. The wind is lighter at this time.

A hot air balloon has better buoyancy because it heats the air with propane fuel. In a gas balloon, helium or hydrogen, which is lighter than air gas, is used for buoyancy.

Higher altitudes are colder than ground level. This is usually 3.5C colder for every 300 metres of altitude. However, since the pilot frequently uses the ignition system during the flight, warmth is spread around and this makes you feel warmer. Especially for winter flights, we kindly ask you to wear 2 layers of socks and thermal underwear.

The balloon flies better in cold air. Because warm air has better buoyancy. Royal Balloon flies only after sunrise. The wind is lighter at this time.

If well maintained, the balloon dome can fly for about 500 hours. But Royal Balloon's aircraft are manufactured by Lindstrand Balloon from high-tech and long-lasting fabrics, so they can fly up to 1000 hours.

Height gauge for indicating altitude. Vario metre to show the degree of climb. Compass to find the direction and temperature gauge to show the temperature of the fabric at the top of the balloon. Fuel gauge in each propane cylinder and fuel pressure gauge for the ignition system.

Many balloon pilots enjoy flying at low level. Typical altitude for balloon flights is about 900 metres above tree level. It is not very necessary to climb up for Cappadocia balloon flights. For a short time it may be good to have a bird's eye view of Cappadocia, but for a longer time it will be boring to stop. Most of the time, the air currents at very high altitudes carry the balloon far away from significant places.