Stephen Tompkinsons Australian Balloon Adventure

A very rough landing in the Australian outback by Stephen Tompkinson and Robin Batchelor. Part of Episode 1 of "Stephen Tompkinson's Australian Balloon Adventure" Copyright ITV 2010. No copyright infringement intended.

[@K1To749]

That's entirely an unpredictable direction and a second later let's check the fuel :) Classic phrases of Ballooning and He makes it look easy.Great landing & great pilot.

[@kevinstephenson3880]

This is my standard of comparison for a high wind landing. Done well, everyone returns to earth safely with no damage to passengers or aircraft. The hot air balloon system is a rugged piece of equipment; Proven here! Nice job mate!!

[@jesmore84]

Thanks! I did see in a promo an addition to the basket for the crew but when they crashed and in the far away shots they are hidden. That amazes me.

[@pony133]

thats 1 the fastest landings ive ever seen in a balloon scary times

[@mbk1021]

@BristolBallooning: Thank you. It's to the pilot's credit that everyone walked away. Those winds were fierce.

[@RKaim]

Excellent job landing.

[@19211921k]

Good job, congratulations!!!

[@benimkanalmogretir2042]

respect ... respect... respect ....

[@av8tor17b]

Ouch!

[@WarhammerWings]

Owch. Fantastic landing though !!!! ;D

[@mbk1021]

Ditto, great job landing. Any idea how far the basket dragged before stopping?

[@jesmore84]

How do they fit a cameraman and a sound man and equipment in that basket without the viewer seeing them?

[@danawright541]

Ouchy