Feb 24, 2016 · The fabric a balloon is made from is a very light weight Rip-Stop nylon or a polyester fabric. This fabric only weighs about 1.9 ounces per yard. The fabric is very high strength and is coated with a Urethane or silicon coating to make it air tight. As a balloon ages the coating on the fabric beg...

Dec 10, 2021 · There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding ADS-B requirements and lighter-than-air aircraft. This has led to much speculation that in some way, lighter than air aircraft were going to need to be equipped with ADS-B equipment to be able to operate near either Class B or C airspace. So, let’s l...

Pre-Flight Briefing Cards CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK ON HAB. They can be ordered on Balloons-andBeyond.com CLICK HERE These are laminated information cards to be given to the passengers prior to flight. The cards are two sided and have all the basic information you want your passengers to know before the flight. Laminated for long life they can easly fit in any …

Sep 5, 2014 · Thermals Typically, as balloonists, you wouldn’t consider flying in less than optimal conditions. However, one weather phenomenon that is not necessarily visible and therefore could sneak up on you are thermals. While thermals can make some aviation activities possible, many times they can mean t...

Jan 13, 2014 · A. Balloons vary in capacity from 4 to 24 adults. Most balloons carry 4 to 6 passengers but in areas where there are many people on vacation or where there are other attractions people visit, there are large companies who fly balloons that are designed just for passenger flights.

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Custom Balloon Cups. Several Styles are available at https://Balloons-andBeyond.com Perfect for that after flight ceremony. This 10 oz plastic cup is unbreakable and the perfect size to mix up your after flight mimosa's. Inexpensive enough to allow your passengers to keep as a souvenir if they wish. It has the Balloonists Prayer on the cup as well! A great item for your after flight …

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Sep 5, 2014 · Inversions are meteorological phenomena which balloonists encounter on a regular basis. While inversions can affect the performance of a balloon in flight, they can make flights possible even when strong winds aloft are present. Inversions form under a variety of conditions, and over the next few...