A fantastic unforgettable 60th birthday present! Nigel’s attitude was that it was our balloon flight and did everything to make it a perfect evening. He even phoned to point out that if we could manage it - this was the perfect day for our flight. From start to finish the flight was perfect from the stunning views of Wells Cathedral... More

Have just had a wonderful flight with friends over Glastonbury, going up to a height of 4,000ft. The views were amazing and Nigel kept us informed all the way, Nigel and his team gave us a remarkable afternoon and one I will always remember. We were all looked after from start to finish. I would certainly recommend First Flight,I enjoyed... More

Nigel the pilot and his crew are absolutely fantastic. I found Nigel to be very calming and his knowlege of the areas we flew over very informative. He gave me such confidence in his flying and I really enjoyed listening to him talk to Bristol Airport and telling me how high we were and pointing out landmarks and places of... More

I booked this flight for family and friends (8 of us in total) and it was brilliant that we could have an 8 people basket to ourselves. Nigel gave really good advise at the time of booking and also kept an eye on the weather and called to advise that we flew Friday evening instead of Saturday morning as he... More

We had a fantastic evening flight with Nigel and his crew. They were welcoming and involving from the start, and even though it was our first time in a small basket at 2,000 ft we felt safe, secure and in great hands the whole way. Nigel's experience shone through and we couldn't recommend it more highly. More

I have just returned from an amazing experience with First Flight courtesy of Nigel Appleton. From the outset Nigel was professional, friendly and efficient. His team and himself were fun and chatty, as well as being highly efficient and experienced. Nigel has been piloting for over 20 years and that experience shows. We had a fabulous flight and a safe... More

Nigel and his team are friendly and efficient. I took my 10 year old son on the ride with me and and they were encouraging and supportive. I felt calm and safe throughout the ride and would recommend them to anyone. The small group (only 8 in the basket) meant a fun more personal atmosphere. Would recommend them to anyone... More

It was a great bonus to discover that fifteen years since my first balloon flight over the Somerset countryside, Nigel and his small team at First Flight are still offering the same wonderfully personal adventure. As there are only eight people in the basket with him, Nigel is able to make everyone's experience very special indeed. Don't hesitate, fly with... More

We were visiting the area with friends recently and thought it would be good fun to see the local sights from the air. I booked the flights a week before our arrival and we decided to suprise our wives. We were very fortunate that the weather was good and after much discrete telephone coordination with Nigel, the pilot and owner... More