In the morning before the flight, the pilot will check various weather sights and make a phone call to the met office.

Once on sight the basket and envelope is off loaded. The basket and burner is rigged and tested, before being tipped on its side and connected to the envelope.

The envelope is carefully laid out, spread out and filled with cold air. Once the balloon is filled with this air and more checks are done on the inside of the balloon, the pilot will start the hot inflation. The balloon will slowly come to life and start to stand up. Once the balloon is fully inflated the passengers will be asked to get into the basket.