It is true honour to be the spokesperson for the International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. For the 4th consecutive year, my children and I will enjoy colourful memories that will remain with us throughout our lives. When I think about the scale of the event, I am thrilled to speak on behalf of the 28th edition of the Greatest family event in Canada, day and night !
Why are the flights early in the morning or at the end of the day? (except in winter)
You can fly in summer and winter but, the only being difference is that in winter, we can fly at any hour of the day, whereas in summer, the flights are early in the morning or in the beginning of the evening.
A hot air balloon can fly due to the fact that the warm air is lighter than the cold air. Summer days, when the sun warms the ground, there is a phenomenon which, according to the thermal capacity of elements, creates more or less warm zones and whirlwinds which represent a risk for us. Flying early in the morning and at the end of the day, the ground is cold enough and the thermal phenomenon are practically absent, what allows us to fly safely.
