> But the idea of air travel where you watch the trees, rivers, pass as though you were on some "elevated train" is fascinating to me. I did a hot-air balloon

> But the idea of air travel where you watch the trees, rivers, pass as though you were on some "elevated train" is fascinating to me. I did a hot-air balloon flight in Southern England several years ago and this low-level aspect was an unexpected bonus. The hills and rolling countryside seemed much more three-dimensional than I have seen from light aircraft, for whatever reason, especially in the low early-morning sun angles. It was also possible to hear ground noise (e.g. dogs barking at the balloon). You could also see the slow reaction of flocks of animals (e.g. sheep) that moved in their fields away from the balloon.