| Hot air balloons and their pilots carry a good deal of | | | | Pilots themselves will wear flame resistant gloves so |
| safety equipment that will help to keep the pilot and | | | | that in the case of a gas leak of flame up there will |
| passengers safe, pilots have thourough training | | | | be no chance of injury. They will also typically wear |
| & take the upmost precautions when launching, | | | | clothing made of natural fibers. These will usually singe |
| flying & landing. Some people might ask what | | | | rather than easily igniting. Synthetics can actually melt |
| the pilot would do if the spark goes out in the burner. | | | | against the skin causing severe burns and should be |
| This is easily remedied as the pilot will have access to | | | | avoided. If the burner is supported from the balloon |
| a lighter which can be used to re-ingnite the flame. | | | | rather than attached to the basket then the pilot and |
| Many of the burner systems that are installed in | | | | passenger will typically be required to wear helmets |
| passenger balloons will have a main system backed | | | | to reduce the risk of head injury. |
| up by a redundant one. This includes an extra fuel | | | | With a great deal of emphasis placed on safety there |
| tank, hoses, and burner. In the rare case of a clog or | | | | will be little left to chance. Passengers will be able to |
| fuel leak in the first system the second one can be | | | | enjoy an awe-inspiring flight in the comfort provided |
| activated. | | | | by knowing they are being well cared for. |