It was incredible, and I felt completely safe! Federico and two other guides were kind enough to pick my friend and I up from the Tortona station, and they gave us a little local history on the way up. Before we knew it, we were on top of the hills in the countryside! They provided us with written instructions, then when it was my turn, they repeated them explicitly, so you’ll know exactly what to do when it’s time to take off, even if you’re a first timer like me. My friend needed to wait for his turn for an hour or so, as the guides are very conscious of the winds, and will not take off if the conditions aren’t perfect. Therefore, this experience may not be 6 hours when all is said and done- but the time is budgeted for waiting on good conditions. The post-flying appertivo was delicious! And the conversations with Federico and his companion Elisabetta were absolutely wonderful and positive. As for the flight itself, it was magical! I felt safe and at peace up in the sky. This was a wonderful opportunity. If I had any warnings, it’d be that the drive up and down the hills are quick, and have lots of turns, so brace yourself if you get carsick easy.