Experiencing South Dakota from the air: Taking flight at the Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival

This interview posted above is from SDPB’s every day public-affairs present, Within the Second, hosted by Lori Walsh.

Aeronauts take to the skies this weekend above Scorching Springs. The Fall River balloon competition is predicted to attract hundreds of sizzling air balloon fans from throughout the area. The competition has grown steadily because the first balloons took flight throughout the 2016 competition. Roughly 30 colourful balloons will rise throughout the panorama.

Tamie Shrum is a seasoned pilot and can function Balloonmeister at this yr’s occasion.

“South Dakota might be some of the stunning locations to fly,” Says Shrum. “Scorching Springs, in addition to Custer, affords a wealth of great flying so it is not as troublesome as different areas.”

Shrum says guests can work together with the pilots and crew and study extra in regards to the science and math vital for lighter-than-air journey.

Balloons take off Saturday from Scorching Springs Municipal Airport (climate allowing). You possibly can schedule a journey on the Fall River Scorching Air Balloon Competition web site. You can too discover enjoyable actions on the bottom together with meals, music, distributors, and extra.