Ballooning in Antalya
Friday, July 25th, 2008Aspendos
A hot-air balloon flight is unique from all other experiences of flying as there is no sensation of motion. Whether caressing the grasses just centimeters above the ground or reaching heights of up to 1500 feet, the feeling is one of serenity and tranquility as the earth slowly descends and rotates below you. Within moments [...]
The Pilots
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Peter Flaggl
Peter Flaggl junior
Peter shares his working life between Antalya Balloons and his family’s balloon company in Austria. Born into the business thanks to his father’s passion for ballooning, Peter has been a pilot for 12 years and has clocked up over 3,500 balloon flights in all types and sizes of balloon. Peter [...]
Hot-Air Ballooning Basics
Saturday, August 25th, 2007How do balloons fly?
Balloons operate through the basic principles of gravity and heat transfer. As air inside the balloon is heated, it rises. As the air inside the balloon cools, it descends. To make the balloon fly, an inflator fan fills it with air, which is then heated.
What are the main parts of a hot [...]