Balloons and Beyond

08/14/2026

OK Balloon Friends! Here is a sample of our new Hot Air Balloon Ride Booking Calendars
This is the ultimate booking system for balloon rides. Everything we have encountered in nearly 40 years of doing balloon rides has been incorporated into this system!
We ask, if you are in the balloon ride business, please let us set one up for you! Here are just some of the features we have built into it.
• Inventory limits built in: Never over book!
• Weather out rebooking: Passengers choose their own day to try again
• Gift Certificate scheduling: A Gift certificate holder can schedule using their certificate number.
• Complete pre-flight “Passenger Confirmation Email”: With all the details about the flight, Where to meet, what to wear, how to check weather and even a link to the Digital Online Waiver
• Weather Check in Reminder Email: Sent to the passenger 48 hours before flight time reminding them to check in for the “Go/NO Go” decision.
• Thank you email: Sent to the passengers 48 hours after the flight.
• Choice of shared or private flights: Two calendars where passengers can choose what type of flight they wish to fly.
• AM and PM Flight calendars: For those who offer both.
• Calendar syncing: The calendars talk to each other! When one is full it not only blocks more bookings but it also blocks the corresponding calendar.
• Can be configured to take Deposits or 100% upfront!
• Special Notes: Customers can add a note about their special occasion such as Birthday, Proposal, Anniversary.
Built into your site! No third party service. This calendar is part of your site.
CHECK IT OUT HERE.. https://bearcreekballoons.com/book-a-flight/
HONESTLY TRY IT! NO COST OR OBLIGATION.. When you are using the form, when you get to the section where it asks “Is this your first time with us?” check the box, “No we are rescheduling” This will open a box where you can type in “TEST-IT”. This will remove the deposit requirement and allow you to click “Book my flight” and P**F you have just made a reservation for a flight! You will receive the “Passenger Confirmation Email” in the email box you have provided. EASY SAFE FAST & completely automated for YOU!
This is a limited time test. We are still building this site and it will close in 48 hours. Try it out now while it is open and consider letting us build a site for you!
Fly well, Have FUN & BE SAFE
Jeff

08/08/2026

https://aviation-ranch.com/maverick/

What is the Maverick Division? Aviation Ranch Maverick Division aims to support and uplift young adults in the ballooning community. It focuses on those who have outgrown traditional summer camps and are managing life expenses while striving to become exceptional pilots. The platform is dedicated to...

07/21/2026

Anyone need envelope straps! Just uploaded new photos of our three colors available. Shipping on most orders is within 24 hours.
In addition we just placed a nice product search bar at the top right corner of the site so you can find what you are looking for much faster. Just type in what you are looking for and see what we have available.
https://balloons-andbeyond.com/product/envelope-straps/

07/16/2026

We have three Aerostar Replica Documents pouches in stock. Use coupon code Docs-pouch to receive 50% off and free shipping till the end of the month. We have two brown and one black.
https://balloons-andbeyond.com/product/aerostar-replica-documents-pouch/

06/28/2026

Ballooner's Need a great balloon ride site?

Cost Estimator for Site Construction. Monthly Service Fee Estimator YES WE MAKE WEBSITES! We make websites of all types! We have made sites for Water Ski Schools, Water Ski Products, Drone operations, Roofing Companies, Transportation services and more. BUT BEST OF ALL!! WE MAKE SITES FOR BALLOONING...

06/17/2026

I know I have mentioned that I have room on our server for a few more Ballooning Websites. For those who are interested, I have a site under construction right now. We have a booking calendar custom designed for balloon ride operations. If you would like to see how it works I have the site open from now till I go out to fly in the AM. Go on the booking calendar and make a booking. The Payment processor is not hooked up yet so it will not take a credit card to book. Go to https://bearcreekballoons.com/book-a-flight/
If you use an actual email addy you will also get the Passenger Confirmation Email If you would like a site built for you just let me know.

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04/23/2026

Do you have Balloon Equipment for sale? Right now you can post them on HAB without being a logged in member.

I have had many people contact me on how to post equipment for sale in our Equipment4Sale section on HAB. In the past you had to be a logged in member to be able to post. I did this because I had become frustrated chasing down all the spam postings. However, We have eliminated that requirement (at least for now). YOU reading this right now can post anything you like in the Equpment4Sale section on the site. Here is all we ask.

Post in the proper category! If you are selling just a basket do not post your topic in the Envelopes section.
Make sure you include photos of your item. If you size them to be under 100kb each you can post a bunch of them.
INCLUDE all your contact information including where you are located, how to get a hold of you (phone or email) and any other information you want someone to have.
Last please provide a full description of your item. Hours, Asking Price, and any other information you wish for someone to know.

If you run into any issues just drop me an email at [email protected] and I will do my best to help you.

Fly well, Have FUN & BE SAFE

04/17/2026

Cups Cups Cups!! From now till the end of the month you can stock up on your Balloon Cups for the summer with a 10% discount. Just use 10off as the coupon code at checkout. Flying and festival season is coming fast so we are shipping out orders the same day you place your order.

We now have several versions of the Custom Balloon Cup. Please look over the selections below and choose the cup version you wish to purchase.