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"My family and I took a two week road trip visiting fives states in June. The first day of our road trip we took a Hot Air Balloon ride with Private Balloon Flights and Capt. Bentley was our Pilot. A few of us were very apprehensive about the height issue but we found out our fears were unfounded, I found myself hanging over the edge to look out. On the road trip we saw and did many new things but by far the Hot Air Balloon ride was the highlight and best part of our vacation. The experience was better than the sand dune rides on dune buggies, the wine tours at Napa Valley, the magnificent views at Crater Lake and several more new experiences. The flight was perfect, from the calm winds, to helping inflate the envelope to take off, the views, the landing and being able to pack up the envelope. After takeoff, the views and calmness of the flight made us feel as if we weren't even in the air, we forgot about our fear of heights as we were so busy trying to see everything there was to be seen. |
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Lots of laughs and information made the flight very enjoyable and go by too
quickly. When it came time to land, we set softly down and the neighbors
started coming out of their homes to talk and see what was going on, which
also added to the enjoyment of the experience. We wouldn't hesitate and we
look forward to another flight with Capt. Bentley next time we are in
Albuquerque. It was without a doubt, the best part of a great vacation.
Thanks for a fantastic time and memory." Tom S. Baltimore, MD June 13, 2010 |
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"Thanks for the great photos! We had a wonderful time!
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Dear Captain Bentley, Our April 21, 2010 ballooning trip with your organization was truly memorable, fun and informative. And these post flight pictures are very much appreciated and equally unexpected. Thanks for the experience and the excellent service. We look forward to our next ballooning opportunity. Sincerely, Scott Baker Dimmitt, Texas April 21, 2010 |
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"Thanks for the photos, these are great. We had a wonderful time, and would recommend you to anyone that is thinking about taking a balloon flight." Thank you, Cary Petersen Louisville, KY October 10, 2009 |
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Capt. Bentley Streett, "I just wanted to say thank you so much for the wonderful balloon ride on 10/8. It was our first time up and after this experience I know we will go up again. It really left a lasting impression on us. I made a short video capturing our trip up. I hope you enjoy it." Click here to see movie Thanks again, |
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Captain Bentley: "Thank you for the experience of Balloon Flying in New Mexico. It was an added favorite to my visit for the Balloon Festival and such a joy to meet such professionals at work with a great attitude and love for what they do. My group was enjoyable as well and I wish you all much success in the future." Love, Margaret Lopez, Customer for Life... San Antonio, TX October 4, 2009 |
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"We had a GREAT time in your beautiful state, (we're) sorry our stay was so short. All we talk about is the GREAT BALLOON RIDE to everyone back home. Can't wait to go back for a longer (stay) next time." Rose Ann Allemand La Rose, CA August 12, 2009 |
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"Thank you for the photo's. This was one of the things I had always wanted
to do and my wife enjoyed it also. Watching Captain Bentley and his crew
member, Pam, was like watching a well choreographed dance. We really
enjoyed meeting Jack, he was so cute and welcoming. Captain Bentley was
very professional and made the flight one we will never forget. Thank you again for an unforgettable experience!" Paul & Anne Stephens Mansfield Texas June 2, 2009 |
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"Thank you, Captain Bentley and Crew, for a
WONDERFUL experience floating over earth in a hot air balloon. I thought
that I would be nervous, and although you would never know it from my
picture (the lady with the camcorder in [my] half-gloved hands) I actually
felt very relaxed and enjoyed every moment of our flight. We will certainly
recommend Private Balloon Flights to others....but we should tell you that
most of our friends think we were very daring to do such a thing at our age.
How wrong they are! There is no age limit for adventure."
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Thank you so much for the incredible experience, education and most of all
FUN. What an awesome set up and top-notch pilots and chasers! The personal
ride was just great! Happy flying! Amy and Pat Radack, Durham, NC November 7, 2008 |
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"Hi
Guys and Jack. Thank you all so much for the unique and memorable flight
experience. Truly your professional staff made our time with you all,
wonderful indeed. Captain Kevin is an impressive pilot. His knowledge and
expertise made for a fun filled ride. Along with his good humor made us
wanting to come back for more. And as for Jack, He |
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"This
really was an awesome experience for both me and Nick (Hotalling)- not only
did we see the world in a way we never thought possible, but we got engaged
in the sky! How awesome is that! |
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"Thank you for an excellent flight last
Wednesday. I had flown once before with a great company in Albuquerque, so
I knew I would love the flight. However, this trip exceeded my
expectations. Our Captain, Jay Mason, was excellent. He was fairly quiet
so that we could enjoy the serenity of our early morning flight, but he was
definitely very personable, and it was obvious that he wanted us to
be comfortable and happy. Other Private Balloon Flights personnel we
encountered were professional and helpful, and communications were |
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"Thank
you for sending the photos. We had an absolute wonderful time. The entire
outing was indeed an "experience of a lifetime" with perfect weather, great
scenery and of course our "very personable" pilot, Will. He was a real joy to
be around, yet professional and qualified. Maybe
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"Great
Flight!! First time and hope to be able to take a ride again in the future.
Private Balloon Flights was recommended to us. Glad we picked them. Very
professional, safe, polite and courteous. Captain |
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"I have
my 1st Balloon ride on 2nd Oct with Captain Bentley and it is so great
!!!Thank you for the good ride, good service and I be happy on my 2nd Balloon
ride on 11 Oct with my friends with your company and Thank you Captain |
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"We had a great time and
look forward to our next flight with y’all. |
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Thank you very much for the great pictures of our flight! We had such a wonderful time and an unforgettable experience! Jeiselaine Kozan Albuquerque, New Mexico August 24, 2008 |
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Just
to let you know we had a GREAT time on your flight and appreciate |
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Thank
you so much for a wonderful experience. It was amazing. I am so |
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I just
had to write to tell you what a grand time my husband and I had on our
balloon flight Saturday morning June 14th. We want to thank Captain James
for a very memorable trip!! He was so nice and informative and helpful and very adept at piloting our balloon. The landing was a blast!!! The champagne toast afterward was quite nice and refreshing!! You run a wonderful operation. Very personal attention is nice and quite welcome (and rare). We are so glad we chose your company for our first balloon ride!! Once again, thank you and your staff and kudos to Captain James for an absolutely wonderful trip. We're anxious to do it again!!! Sincerely, Frank and Phyllis Massey Irving, TX, June 14, 2008 |
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Thanks
for the photos, the great flight, and the memories! |
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Thanks
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| I mentioned this the other day when I saw you but I just wanted to tell you about the three ladies that flew with you and then visited the balloon museum the next day. They where so impressed at your professionalism, your knowledge of ballooning and the area, your friendship, Jack, and their experience. Thanks Bentley, we need more like you in the ballooning community. Tom Fisher Volunteer Greeter Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum |
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Thanks you guys that
was just a flat out awesome balloon ride thank you very much!
Chuck & Brenda Ahrens
Albuquerque, NM
November 11, 2007
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I really enjoyed my time with everyone. I will remember that day for the rest of my life. Cat Lawrence Goose Creek, SC 10/17/07 |
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Captain Bentley & Pamela, Rene and I really enjoyed the tour. Thanks for a great ride and the photos!! When I download my photos (which may take a few days - I'm not as on top of it as you are!!), I will send you the "balloon-er eclipse". Please say hi to Jack for us. Best, Paul Stachiewicz Atlanta, GA October15, 2007 |
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Hello, and thanks for
the pictures. I wanted to tell you what a great time we all had. I would
recommend you folks to any and all who have an interest in ballooning.
Feel free to use us as a reference any time. THE TRIP WAS GREAT. Martha,
Dorothy, and Will.
The Radfords
Dallas,Tx
September 4, 2007 |
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John and I really enjoyed our first hot air balloon adventure! James was very knowledgeable answering all our questions. He has a wonderful people personality and made our flight fun. He dealt with the rough landing like a pro and we just consider it part of the big adventure. When I was researching the web for a flight I did note the prices. When I added the price of 2 tee shirts and 2 caps it came to the same as your competition then read your resume' and decided to go with your company. Thank you for sending the photos' they turned out well. We have shared them along with a write up about our balloon adventure with family and friends. Have a nice afternoon! Claudia McCormack Albuquerque, NM August 31, 2007 |
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We really loved the trip. Couldn't you have done a little work on the photos so I would look better? Daryl Worley Altharetta, GA August 4, 2007
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Hi Captain Bentley, Thank you for the exciting Hot Air Balloon experience, Elizabeth and I will remember the ride for years to come. You were very professional, knowledgeable and informative. We will certainly recommend your personalized services to any family and friends in the future. Hi to Jack! Thanks again, Chuck & Elizabeth Warnick Tequesta, FL July 29, 2007 |
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Captain Bentley and
Staff
Thank you for the
pictures and when we return Next October, we will be calling you. Are you
offering any flights during the Balloon Festival? Please let me know if
there are any openings during that two week event? I will come down, I
really enjoyed it.
Joe Candy Man Van
Putten
July 19, 2007
Virginia Beach, VA
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Thank you so much. A
great adventure. I would recommend it to anyone, young or old.
Professional all the way.
Delbert Norton
Healdton,OK
July 10, 2007
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Captain Bentley and
Staff - we just wanted to let you know we had an incredible time on
Saturday and can't wait to come back to New Mexico and fly with you
again. Thanks for making our first flight so enjoyable! We are highly
recommending you to all our friends and coworkers!!
Thanks again, Dee and
Robert Thierry
Sugarland, TX
May 29, 2007
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Thank you very much
for the photos and a memorable experience!
Jerry Ravensdale
Massapequah Park, NY
May 12, 2007
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Dear Captain Bentley
and Pam,
Just wanted you both to know that Gay and I along with our daughter, Kim
enjoyed our flight more than anything we've ever done. Seems the flight
was over much to soon.
Both of you were very professional and great host. We were delighted from
beginning to
end. If we ever decide to go again you will be our choice. We got the
pictures and liked
the _0746 jpg which we thought you might use. Just wish Kim's husband,
Michael would
have gone with us.
Once again, Thanks!
Mac, Gay & Kim.
April 29, 2007Arlington, TX
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Thanks so much for the
great pictures! We had such a great morning! Thank you.
Is there any way you
can send me two of the photos at a higher (bigger / original) quality?
We'd really like to get an 8x10 of one, but need the bigger sized image to
do that. The two we'd love to see are 100-588 and 100-589. We'd really
appreciate it if you could help us out!
Thanks again for a
great morning,
Alison, Jim, Nancy &
Phil
USA
12/27/06
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Thank you for the
photos of our flight. We found your services to be an exceptional value.
The extras you included in the package price also make your service an
exceptional value. I can heartily recommend your private balloon flights
to anyone interested in a great ABQ adventure! Your flight was the
highlight of our trip to new Mexico!!! Thank you.
Regards,
Anthony and Paula
Dzialowy
Chippewa Falls,
Wisconsin
August 29, 2006
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Here is the picture
from our balloon ride last weekend. Thanks for a
great ride, we had a
blast!!
Sincerely,
Larissa
Santa Monica, CA
Larissa Underwood
Photography
10/13/06
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We want to thank you
very much for a truly one of a kind experience. Captain Bentley was a
wonderful guide, and everyone was so helpful and accommodating. We had an
amazing time and really cannot thank you all enough for such a wonderful
day. We would recommend this to anyone and hope we are able to come back
and do it again soon. Thank you for providing us with the photos as well,
they are a great way to commemorate an experience we will not soon forget.
Sincerely,
Ron and Linda Como
July 26,2006
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Thank you for visiting our testimonials page! Due to a server crash in early 2006, we lost our previous website containing all of our previous photo galleries and testimonials. We hope you have found these informative, and we look forward to providing you with the safest and best balloon ride available in New Mexico! |
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