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What is it like to fly in a gas balloon?
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Written by Emilio Herrera
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Monday, 22 January 2007 14:49 |
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The following is an excerpt from: Flying - The memoirs of Emilio Herrera.
"During this period I made numerous balloon ascents (about seventy), some "Comfortable" (without overturning the basket", some "Good" (overturning the basket) and other "Lucky" (getting dragged or other accidents)" These terms are just a few of those in the official nomenclature describing the descents, which is too lengthy to relate here in its entirety.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 20 June 2009 20:19 |
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Written by C.H. Roth
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Monday, 22 January 2007 14:35 |
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Perhaps the most thrilling of all aeronautic sports is free ballooning. The feeling one has, as the earth rapidly drops away from the ascending balloon, is one that cannot be described in words. The earth becomes a map; cities appear as in Toyland, men as mere specs, and farm-lands as a checker board-each field a different color with just enough woodland to break up the monotony. Here and there a silvery thread winds its way tirelessly toward the sea. Now and then a thin, slowly moving stream of white-a second look we see the cause, an express train steaming rapidly along. Such beauty, such a free bird-like feeling, such calm and quiet!
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Last Updated on Saturday, 20 June 2009 20:13 |
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Written by Brian Critelli
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Wednesday, 03 January 2007 14:07 |
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What's required to get a Gas Balloon Rating?
Federal Aviation Administration regulation 61.103 states to receive a private pilot license with a balloon rating you must:
B. Be at least 16 years old for a rating in a glider or balloon.
C. Be able to read, speak, write and understand English.
D. Receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:
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Last Updated on Saturday, 20 June 2009 19:58 |
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