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 [...]
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 [...]
History of Ballooning
Monday, July 30th, 2007Man’s fascination with flight launched many dramatic adventures in the early days, some ending in disaster as gravity won over ingenuity. Leonardo had some great ideas but it wasn’t until 1783 when the Montgolfier brothers balloon recorded the first successful hot-air balloon flight over Paris.
Gas ballooning provided a simpler and more effective means of lift [...]