The Ballooning Bradleys
Adventures in Aviation

Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia, Turkey is a World Heritage Site
that is one of the most magnificent places in
the world for ballooning. Every flight is a
magical experience with views of fanciful rock
formations, ancient cliff dwellings, and lush valleys.
Château-d'Oex
Every January this quaint Swiss village
hosts hot air balloon teams for flying
and winter sports. The Alps make a stunning
background for the flights.
In 1999, Breiling Orbiter III launched from
here. Landing 20 days later in Egypt, and
becoming the first manned balloon to fly non-stop around the world!
Over Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak, known as America's Mountain, is an iconic
peak overlooking Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Standing 14,115 feet above sea level, the mountain's
majestic stature has provided a scenic and challenging
opportunity for several balloon flights over the top.
Our Ultralight Balloon
Heavenly Dream is a 32,000 ft3 ultralight
balloon. The basket, burner, fuel tank, and
envelope weigh a total of 147 lbs (66 kg).
It is one of only a handful of balloons in the
world to be hand tye dyed.

Bobby Bradley soloed at age 9 in Heavenly Dream.
The Rio Grande
Where the air and water meet in the desert,
you will find balloons drifting daily. The
open spaces, clear skies, and gentle winds
make Albuquerque an ideal ballooning
location year-round. Every October for 9 days
600 balloons grace the skies during the
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ®
Red Rock Balloon Rally
Gallup, New Mexico is situated in the heart of
the Navajo Nation, on Arizona/New Mexico border.
Rich with Native American culture and amazing
scenery, Red Rock State Park provides a wonderful
setting for flying balloons.
Saga, Japan
Host to one of the premier competitive ballooning
events, Saga is the venue for an annual
gathering of world-class competitors.

We will be launching a world record attempt from there in the near future
Leon, Mexico
The hospitality of Leon is unsurpassed.
With amazing flying conditions, 200,000 spectators
and 150 balloons: Festival del Globo is
an event not to miss.

Welcome to our site

Ballooning, man's first form of flight, is a simple and majestic way to leave the bonds of earth. The principles of lighter-than-air flight and using only the wind for propulsion remain unchanged after centuries of flying. Every flight is truly unique which constantly opens up new avenues for adventure.

The science and art of ballooning has a fasinating history filled with a colorful group of participants. We are proud to be a small part of that history and started this site to share our passion and stories.

For the past four decades balloons have provided our family with a joy of flying, high adventure, amazing views of the earth, and a multi-generational bond. From stories of record-setting flights to aerial photos of amazing scenery, we welcome you to enjoy the world of ballooning as seen through our eyes.

The Ballooning BradleysAdventures in Aviation

Welcome to our site

The Ballooning Bradleys
Adventures in Aviation