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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hot_air_balloonHot air balloon - Wikipedia

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   As with all aircraft, hot air balloons cannot fly beyond the atmosphere. The envelope does not have to be sealed at the bottom, since the air inside the envelope is at about the same pressure as the surrounding air.

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3. www.explainthatstuff.com › how-hot-air-balloonsHow do hot-air balloons work? - Explain that Stuff

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   • How Does A Hot-Air Balloon Work (in Theory)?
   • How Does A Hot-Air Balloon Work (in Practice)?
   • How Do You Fly A Hot-Air Balloon?

   Photo by Jay Levine courtesy of NASA. In a word: buoyancy. Hot-air balloons float in the sky for pretty muchthe same reason that boats float on the sea. A boat floatsbecause it's supported by the water beneath it: the weight of the boat (pulling downward) isexactlycounterbalanced by the pressure of the water beneath it (pushing upward).A boat doesn...

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   If you know that warm air rises, you could build yourself a hot-air balloon withoutknowing anything more about science—in otherwords, just by trial and error. What do you need to build a hot air balloon in practice? Threethings: an envelope, a burner, and a basket.

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   You launch a hot air balloon by unwrapping the envelope and laying it along theground. You tie it to your burners and basket and use a large fan toinflate it with cold air. When that's done, you remove the fan anduse the burners to heat the air until it's hot enough to lift you offthe ground. Once you're airborne, all you can really control iswheth...

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5. science.howstuffworks.com › hot-air-balloonHow Hot Air Balloons Work - HowStuffWorks

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   Sep 28, 2023 · Hot air balloons do this with a burner positioned under an open balloon envelope. As the air in the balloon cools, the pilot can reheat it by firing the burner. Modern hot air balloons heat the air by burning propane, the same substance commonly used in outdoor cooking grills.

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6. www.virginballoonflights.co.uk › blog › hot-airThe Ultimate Guide to Hot Air Balloon Rides in the UK

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   Feb 16, 2024 · Whether you picture yourself floating gently above the timeless beauty of Bristol, experiencing the enchanting blend of rugged and serene landscapes in Cumbria or revelling in the historic charm of Oxfordshire, our Hot Air Balloon rides UK offer a thrilling escape from life's daily hustle.

7. www.itv.com › news › westcountryHow do hot air balloons fly and how do you steer them?

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   Apr 13, 2022 · Hot air balloons work on a simple principle - hot air rises while cold air sinks. This means the balloons fly because the hot air inside weighs less than the air on the outside - causing it...

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9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hot_air_ballooningHot air ballooning - Wikipedia

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   Hot air ballooning is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying hot air balloons. Attractive aspects of ballooning include the exceptional quiet (except when the propane burners are firing), the lack of a feeling of movement, and the bird's-eye view.

10. www.bbc.com › travel › articleHow safe are hot air balloons? What to know before taking to ...

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    Jan 18, 2024 · When it comes to adventure-seeking, there is always risk involved. But hot air balloon rides are rarely fatal. Here’s how travellers can prepare for safety and enjoyment. According to a news...