@TheNikkonish I suggest googling hot air balloons - the flame size and balloon shape don't allow the flame to contact the fabric. However, the pilot can swivel the burner to aim the flames in another direction - so if you're not careful, you could melt a hole in the balloon. The bottom of the balloon (the scoop) is made from fireproof material because of how close it is to the flame.
The basket is about 4ft high and you would have to deliberately climb out if you wanted to fall. And I don't think any pilot would let you climb out of their basket. ;)
Nice collection of images & editing! (I just did my first flight and video.) I like how the gondola bottom shows up in a lot of the footage--gives frame of reference. Wish I had shot that--also the views up into the balloon. I like how you manage to include some salient rig and de-rig. Nice hydraulic? hoist that fellow has to get the balloon bag out of the trailer!
we flew over the Jackson Lake area as well as The Landings in cool springs. Landed at Micheal W Smith's house. if you live in that area, your house is probably in the video.
what keeps that flame from igniting the balloon mid flight?
TheNikkonish 2 years ago
@TheNikkonish I suggest googling hot air balloons - the flame size and balloon shape don't allow the flame to contact the fabric. However, the pilot can swivel the burner to aim the flames in another direction - so if you're not careful, you could melt a hole in the balloon. The bottom of the balloon (the scoop) is made from fireproof material because of how close it is to the flame.
catman529 2 years ago
What if you fall out?
TheMarkOfTheBeast1 2 years ago
The basket is about 4ft high and you would have to deliberately climb out if you wanted to fall. And I don't think any pilot would let you climb out of their basket. ;)
catman529 2 years ago
Lou is a great pilot...awesome soft landing!
blnchsr 2 years ago
Nice collection of images & editing! (I just did my first flight and video.) I like how the gondola bottom shows up in a lot of the footage--gives frame of reference. Wish I had shot that--also the views up into the balloon. I like how you manage to include some salient rig and de-rig. Nice hydraulic? hoist that fellow has to get the balloon bag out of the trailer!
Joannawysiwyg 2 years ago
Thanks.
Yep they got a nice hydraulic lift, helps a lot when loading the stuff into the truck.
catman529 2 years ago
Have you ever taken a crap off the side of the basket when up in the air ?
Also why not bring a gun up there in the air and try to shoot down some UFOs so we can study them .
Billy
linoleumcarving 2 years ago
You're strange...
daren420c 2 years ago
This would be the best way to stalk people =P
yacanman11 2 years ago
sweet i think i saw my house
bartyboy222222222222 2 years ago
we flew over the Jackson Lake area as well as The Landings in cool springs. Landed at Micheal W Smith's house. if you live in that area, your house is probably in the video.
catman529 2 years ago
pup
bartyboy222222222222 2 years ago
i mean yup
bartyboy222222222222 2 years ago
Thats awesome, i wish i could go on a hot air balloon
rossesc 2 years ago