You will notice in my photo above, that part of the basket bottom and one side have metal straps. They are skids for landing- it is not unusual for the basket to land upright but then get pulled over on its side and even dragged a little before the balloon fully deflates if there is any wind. During the flight the pilot will rotate the basket so both front and back have an opportunity to face in the direction of flight. He will rotate it again before landing so the metal skids are on the side facing the direction of travel.
With respect to my earlier question, I believe each cubicle has a bench, so you launch in what would a seated position of a chair on its back, so your upper body doesn't stick up too far. See CASueK's photo.
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I have no idea where that wine menu came from!
I’ll let you know Alan. I think I want my grandkids to just be 👀 out of the top, less chance of them falling out!
I spotted you in the photo
Perfect photo of the basket on it’s side Sue!
You will notice in my photo above, that part of the basket bottom and one side have metal straps. They are skids for landing- it is not unusual for the basket to land upright but then get pulled over on its side and even dragged a little before the balloon fully deflates if there is any wind. During the flight the pilot will rotate the basket so both front and back have an opportunity to face in the direction of flight. He will rotate it again before landing so the metal skids are on the side facing the direction of travel.
With respect to my earlier question, I believe each cubicle has a bench, so you launch in what would a seated position of a chair on its back, so your upper body doesn't stick up too far. See CASueK's photo.