a fun and exciting maneuver balloonists make when flying over a body of water. Balloon pilots have precise control of their altitude, which allows them to bring the bottom of the basket to the surface of the water. This provides a unique opportunity for passengers to take a photo of themselves in the reflection cast off the water's surface. If the wind is calm when a splash and dash is done in a river, the current will move the balloon, causing them to float gently downstream. When the pilot has had his fun, he will simply add heat and back to the sky they will rise. A balloon flight can be compared to a magic carpet ride, and a splash and dash is like walking on water