This chapter presents an introduction to the history of flying balloons, the physics of balloon flight, balloon components, balloon terminology, support equipment, and how to choose a balloon.

The air trapped inside the balloon pushes out the open end, providing an “action”. The balloon’s resulting motion is the “reaction”. In this experiment you will measure and analyze the relationships …

For balloon flights that have a short ground track it may be possible to chase the balloon and be close to the predicted landing; but when the jet stream is involved, it’s good to have a recovery team in place

Of all children's products, balloons are the leading cause of suffocation death, according to CPSC injury data. Accidents involving balloons tend to occur in two ways. Some children have sucked uninflated …

This book introduces the prospective pilot to the realm of balloon flight and provides information and guidance to all balloon pilots in the performance of various balloon maneuvers and procedures.

A hot air balloon is a “lighter than air” aircraft, meaning, the balloon is buoyant in the air. The balloon itself is heavier than air, but with heat and helium, we can make these object fly.

Practice this demonstration before performing to determine the best quantity of water to use for different balloon sizes. Also, practice placing the balloon over the flame to make it appear as if the two …