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In the United States, a pilot of a hot air balloon must have a pilot certificate from the FAA and it must carry the rating of "Lighter-than-air free balloon", and unless the pilot is also qualified to fly gas balloons, will also carry this limitation: "Limited to hot air balloons with airborne heater". A pilot does not need a license to fly an ultralight aircraft, but training is highly advised, and some hot air balloons meet the criteria.
To carry paying passengers for hire (and attend some balloon festivals), a pilot must have a commercial pilot certificate. Commercial hot air balloon pilots may also act as hot air balloon flight instructors. While most balloon pilots fly for the pure joy of floating through the air, many are able to make a living as a professional balloon pilot. Some professional pilots fly commercial passenger sightseeing flights, while others fly corporate advertising balloons.
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Why were hot air balloons made in 1783?
People think that hot air balloons where made for battles.
What is something interesting about hot air balloons?
Hot air balloons have a device at the top called a parachute to let the hot air out, controlling their decent.
Why are hot air balloons spheres?
Hot air balloons are usually shaped like an egg because it is an easy to fold and inflate shape. However there are hot air balloons shaped like cartoon characters or advertising symbols. There are people that specialize in creating unique shapes for hot air balloons.
What is the amount of people that can fly in a hot air balloon?
depends on how big the air balloons is
Where in the atmosphere do hot air balloons float?
Hot air balloons float because hot air displaces cool air in the atmosphere
Why were hot air balloons made in 1783?
People think that hot air balloons where made for battles.
What is a phobia of hot air balloons called?
The fear of balloons is globaphobia. The fear of heat is thermaphobia. Latin for air is atmossothermatmosglobaphobia.
What is something interesting about hot air balloons?
Hot air balloons have a device at the top called a parachute to let the hot air out, controlling their decent.
What are some disadvantages of hot air balloons?
Hot air balloons are a slower form of transportation. For most people, they are beautiful to see when they are in the air.
Which gas is used in hot air balloons?
Just regular air, which is heated. That's why they are called hot air balloons! The fuel gas used for heating the air is usually propane.
What are hot air balloons?
Hot air balloons are a hobby for people that can afford them. They require crews of several people to chase the balloon and pack it up for the next launch.
What were the first vehicles to take people into the air?
hot air balloons, etc.
Why are hot air balloons spheres?
Hot air balloons are usually shaped like an egg because it is an easy to fold and inflate shape. However there are hot air balloons shaped like cartoon characters or advertising symbols. There are people that specialize in creating unique shapes for hot air balloons.
What is the amount of people that can fly in a hot air balloon?
depends on how big the air balloons is
Percentage of people that die on a hot air balloon?
100% of people who ride in hot air balloons die.
Why lighter than air balloons fly?
air balloons or hot air balloons fly because they fill with a very light type of air. The air is hot air.
How many people died because of hot air balloons?
approximatley 108 people!
