5 STEPS to a successful hot air balloon setup
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- 5 steps to setting up a hot air balloon ready for launch - ever wondered what the crew of a hot air balloon are doing during the set up of a balloon?
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I love hot air balloons! Hot air balloons are my favorite aircraft! They are so beautiful and colorful! I helped inflate a hot air balloon one time, and it was so much fun!
Fantastic ! 100% the best aircraft in the world
I just saw a rogue balloon literally zig zag in the middle of the woods, I’m talking basket below the tree line. I was amazed that they didn’t crash
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Great and informative video. I enjoyed this. :)
So neat!!
I recently watched night crossing from 1982 with John Hurt and then started btowsing hot air balloon videos 😅
@@rumeunner3245 wow I've not watched that I'm a long time, great story, I have it in the back of my mind that either the original balloon,or the replica they made for the film, still exist. I'm going have to do some digging, make a great video to showcase that.
Humans are brilliant
Need more emphasis on the crownline operator for controlling the inflation process, and the rising of the balloon slowly so it doesn't rock back.
Ta Da, I knew there was a comment I needed to reply to about crown lines, here is a full video I made on just what crown lines do, hope you like it. 😊 ruclips.net/video/WavoiWP6OyA/видео.htmlsi=OZAb1en-eAL6556z
Can this be done in a hot weather ?
Yes it can be done in hot countries and hot weather, the balloon can not lift as much weight when the air outside is hot.
Hope that helps with your question ?
How did they do it before we had gas/electric powered fans?
Can you imagine the muscle power ! They used to put 2 people on the mouth to flap it open and closed to push the cold air in ! (The flap inflation) there was also a role known as 'cremation Charlie' and that person would stand inside the envelope with a broom / brush holding the fabric up as high as possible while the pilot fired the burners. Lots of scorched fabric, lots of toasted eyebrows 😮. Need to recreate this at some point I think 🤔 or maybe not, I'll let you know
@TheBigBalloonFestival thank you for the quick reply. I would love to be able to watch how it used to be done
It sounds like quite the process
What's the sheet between the basket and the envelope for?
@@rumeunner3245 you can see it at 02:41 in the video? If so this is called the scoop and it is made from fire proof nomex, it captures the passing breeze and directed it into the balloons envelope, it also stops the passing breeze (when the balloon is on the ground) from pushing the burner heat out the side of the mouth of the balloon. Most people leave it hanging loose till the balloon stands, then it just clips to the burner frame, doing its job, while you prepare to lift off.
How long does it actually take from start to finish?
The quickest launch I've ever been involved with was in a competition and we were airborne 7 minutes after driving into the field (we were up against a deadline - but a well oiled team) more commonly its a steady 30 to 45 min process
@@TheBigBalloonFestival thank you. Man in my neighborhood that does Hot Air Balloon looking for crew members. Said roughly 3.5hrs total setup-chase-tear down. Paying $50+tips(said guests do tip I guess). Just retired at 58…not sure if something want to do few flights a week or not or even worth time.
@@MemphisMike901 ah I see slightly different question. Yes I would say if your going for a flight experience or if your going to get into ballooning as a hobby (or to chase as crew) I always say book 4 hours out of your day per flight
I'd like to take a snap shot of this comment for a video I've made, is it ok with you, if i show your channel name?
@@TheBigBalloonFestival Sure. Help yourself!
I just got done watching a festival in Italy, and I have a question, why isn't there tanks on the ventilation fans when inflating the envelope? This way, gas can be saved from the tanks in the basket and inflation can be much faster. I can't wait to take my wife in a hot air balloon. Thanks!
@@NormanBlaineEchelberry defiantly an idea to play with, make an intresting video, adding warm air rather than just pushing cold in. Cold inflation is mostly about shifting a bulk of air fast and creating that space for the burner flame to get inside.
Some pilots will have an additional tank (often strapped to the outside of the basket) just for inflation and preflight checks then it's detached and left behind and they depart with full fuel load.
Glad you have been enjoying the festival in 🇮🇹 Italy.
Happy Landings when you both go fly 😀
@TheBigBalloonFestival I was at the 35th Mondovi festival. It was pretty chaotic with 35 Balloons launching in such a short period. There was Fog but little wind. Some Balloons only did the launch and landed 100 yards away. Watching the people all working together was incredible. It's a team effort and the result was fantastic. I just don't understand how it can cost so much to fly on one. The average price in Italy is 240 euro per person for a 1 hour flight. One day I will get on one with my wife. Thanks again for your response!
@NormanBlaineEchelberry excellent I love that launch field energy, as the team work kicks in and there are balloons squeezed in next to each other. Makes for great videos and photos.
If you purchasing a ride your paying for professional pilot and their training, testing and licensing, insurance, aircraft maintenance, fule on the day, a % of the cost of the investment in the balloon, chase vehicles, the booking / website the list goes on, take it from me non of it is as cheep as it might at first seem.
But don't worry about any of that, enjoy the view and the experience (the pilot will be for sure 😀 )
@@TheBigBalloonFestival I have plenty of videos if you are interested. Just tell me where to send them. It would be a pleasure to share.
how to apply for crew and driver job any country
a lot of countries have a national ballooning association , for example the BBAC (British Balloon and Airship Club) or the BFA - (Balloon Federation of America), contact one via the internet in your region of the world and they maybe able to link you with a more local club or team, Then it's about volunteering, lift equipment and helping the team when asked. I hope this helps, be interested to know if you are able to get involved in the future of ballooning