This hot air balloon video consists of photos and video clippings from an in-flight incident that took place in the Canadian Rockies. Went to the movie "Sully" tonight - wow all over again.
Wow Ron . That is amazing that you survived that. How wonderful that you’re still here. That was a huge hole in the balloon. I think I watched it three times. Crazy. It was wonderful to see you and Marge tonight too❤ Thanks for the visit
Miracle on the Mountain - the little lessons? It’s interesting how important the little things can be. It’ not what happens, it’s what you do when it happens! • Team: who was, is, will be on your team! • Training: did you train for this! • Situational awareness: did you see this coming! • Decisions: can you make one! • Panic control: do you have time! • Mental attitude: can I - I can! • Risk preparation: life - risky! Take this time to reflect on your story! Be well, be lucky, cheers
This 5000 hour commercial pilot is gonna have nightmares over this one. I did all my flying on the flat....mountain flying is a whole nother ball game. My hat is off to the pilot, he could have killed everybody trying to get some heat back in the balloon when there was no way to do so. Me? I am glad I retired a few years ago and will not have this video on my mind.
I have been asked to speak at another safety seminar - this one is the Northeast Ohio Balloon Pilots Association (NOPBA) scheduled for the weekends of March 20th and 27th. This is a virtual session via Zoom and to register go to their website www.nobpa.com/ and message them of your interest.
I have been asked to share our story with the Albuquerque safety seminar. It’s going to be a Zoom room session with provides for participation via electronic media. I’ve attached the link for registration. @t But you may already know this.
I shared my story with the Carolinas Balloon Association on Feb 22, 2020 and for those that might be available and interested, I will be attending the Continuing Education Seminar and sharing my story with the Great Eastern Balloon Association on March 7th. gebaballoon.org/
It's about physics and luck. We got hit by a small wind shear then followed up by a rouge wind shear that pushed the envelope to the side of the basket and knocked most of the air out of the system. We had put heat into the envelope after the initial shear so there was some heat that remained and physics did the rest. The pendulum swing caused by the rapid air loss/decent - the physics of pendulum from side to side then the pressure blew the side out. BTW - the envelope test at top strength after, so it was almost new. The hole in the side (shown in video) and, the parachute falling out since there was no pressure/air in the system to maintain it in place. As I was taught - you continue to fly the aircraft/balloon as long as you can. Best of all, no-one panicked and the crew/passengers help, all had years of experience around balloons. We are attempting to make an informative/educational video to share at a later date. Too long a tale/story to put in this space.
@@ronlessoway7973 thank you for sharing. Glad all are safe. Was the top hyperlast or normal ripstop? Still can't understand how the side teared that bad. Also interested in the fact that the bottom part doesn't look burned after (presumably) intense heating to a deformed and depressurised envelope.
@@ronlessoway7973 Maybe the underloaded balloon made it possible to happen - but I know, nature is the strongest thing on Earth, so we can not fully avoid situations like this...
Wow Ron . That is amazing that you survived that. How wonderful that you’re still here. That was a huge hole in the balloon. I think I watched it three times. Crazy. It was wonderful to see you and Marge tonight too❤ Thanks for the visit
I had the opportunity and pleasure to speak and share my story with the LTA Denver Safety Seminar on March 2, 2019.
I would be interested in your sharing the story at the Wisconsin Seminar.
Ron Lessoway what an amazing video. Thanks for the explanation of what happened.
Miracle on the Mountain - the little lessons? It’s interesting how important the little things can be. It’ not what happens, it’s what you do when it happens!
• Team: who was, is, will be on your team!
• Training: did you train for this!
• Situational awareness: did you see this coming!
• Decisions: can you make one!
• Panic control: do you have time!
• Mental attitude: can I - I can!
• Risk preparation: life - risky!
Take this time to reflect on your story!
Be well, be lucky, cheers
This 5000 hour commercial pilot is gonna have nightmares over this one. I did all my flying on the flat....mountain flying is a whole nother ball game. My hat is off to the pilot, he could have killed everybody trying to get some heat back in the balloon when there was no way to do so. Me? I am glad I retired a few years ago and will not have this video on my mind.
Cool! I'm glad you survived to tell about it 😎👍
Balloons with smiley faces on the chute are cursed. Waco had one too.
I have been asked to speak at another safety seminar - this one is the Northeast Ohio Balloon Pilots Association (NOPBA) scheduled for the weekends of March 20th and 27th. This is a virtual session via Zoom and to register go to their website www.nobpa.com/ and message them of your interest.
That was amazing and glad to know a educational video will come out.
Hi Jon, I'm not certain there will be a educational video but I have been asked to speak at safety seminars, and am glad to have the opportunity.
@@ronlessoway7973 How might I contact you to consider speaking at the Carolinas Balloon Association Seminar?
@@JosephHurdt Hi Joseph - please contact me at ron.lessoway@gmail.com - it would be my pleasure.
I have been asked to share our story with the Albuquerque safety seminar. It’s going to be a Zoom room session with provides for participation via electronic media. I’ve attached the link for registration. @t But you may already know this.
I shared my story with the Carolinas Balloon Association on Feb 22, 2020 and for those that might be available and interested, I will be attending the Continuing Education Seminar and sharing my story with the Great Eastern Balloon Association on March 7th. gebaballoon.org/
Wow
What caused the tear? Vent failure? Pulley failure?
Would like to hear the whole story
It's about physics and luck. We got hit by a small wind shear then followed up by a rouge wind shear that pushed the envelope to the side of the basket and knocked most of the air out of the system. We had put heat into the envelope after the initial shear so there was some heat that remained and physics did the rest. The pendulum swing caused by the rapid air loss/decent - the physics of pendulum from side to side then the pressure blew the side out. BTW - the envelope test at top strength after, so it was almost new. The hole in the side (shown in video) and, the parachute falling out since there was no pressure/air in the system to maintain it in place. As I was taught - you continue to fly the aircraft/balloon as long as you can. Best of all, no-one panicked and the crew/passengers help, all had years of experience around balloons. We are attempting to make an informative/educational video to share at a later date. Too long a tale/story to put in this space.
Thanks for replying and telling the story..looking forward to the video. Gary Moore
@@ronlessoway7973 Thank you for sharing this.
@@ronlessoway7973 thank you for sharing. Glad all are safe. Was the top hyperlast or normal ripstop? Still can't understand how the side teared that bad. Also interested in the fact that the bottom part doesn't look burned after (presumably) intense heating to a deformed and depressurised envelope.
@@ronlessoway7973 Maybe the underloaded balloon made it possible to happen - but I know, nature is the strongest thing on Earth, so we can not fully avoid situations like this...
hotairballooning.org/2020/09/aaaa-fiesta-safety-seminar/