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The free lift of the Pilot Balloon is defined as the difference between the total lift and the weight of the balloon and its load. The free lift is really the net buoyancy of the balloon. Thus free lift is the force tending to drive the balloon (Hydrogen filled) upward, which depends upon the amount of hydrogen gas filled in it. If a hydrogen balloon is inflated until it floats with certain weight attached to it, than it indicates that the attached weight balances the upward force acting on it. This weight is called free lift of the balloon and if weight is removed, the balloon rises up (with fixed rate of ascent corresponding to weight attached while inflating).
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What is a hot-air balloon pilot called?
A hot air balloon pilot is called an aeronaut.
How does a balloon pilot control BOTH acsent and descent of a balloon?
A balloon pilot controls ascent by heating the air inside the balloon with a burner and descent by allowing the air to cool or venting it.
How much can a helium balloon lift?
depends how big the helium balloon is and how many
What do you call the people that follow the balloon to help the pilot deflate the balloon and drive back to the launch field?
The people that follow the balloon to help the pilot deflate the balloon and drive back to the launch field are called the 'ground crew' or 'chase crew'.
What is a gondola on a hot air balloon?
This is the basket that is suspended below the balloon and carries the pilot and passengers.
What is a hot-air balloon pilot called?
A hot air balloon pilot is called an aeronaut.
Does a tethered helium balloon require a licensed pilot?
Yes. The pilot has to obtain atleast a Bronze certificate to pilot the balloon alone.
How does a balloon pilot control BOTH acsent and descent of a balloon?
A balloon pilot controls ascent by heating the air inside the balloon with a burner and descent by allowing the air to cool or venting it.
What is the name for the pilot of a hot-air balloon or light aircraft?
The pilot is just 'the pilot'
What is the name for a hot air ballo on pilot?
Hot Air Balloon Pilot
Does a pilot fly a hot air balloon?
An aeronaut flies a hot air balloon
How much can a helium balloon lift?
depends how big the helium balloon is and how many
What do you call the people that follow the balloon to help the pilot deflate the balloon and drive back to the launch field?
The people that follow the balloon to help the pilot deflate the balloon and drive back to the launch field are called the 'ground crew' or 'chase crew'.
What is a gondola on a hot air balloon?
This is the basket that is suspended below the balloon and carries the pilot and passengers.
Who drives a hot air balloon?
A pilot drives a hot air balloon. They also have to take an FAA written examination to become a pilot, because you really need to trust someone to pilot unexperienced riders!
Hot air balloons have a gas heater attached to them the pilot can turn the heater on the balloon and the balloon will go high why?
Hot air balloons have a gas heater that is generally powered by propane. When the pilot turns the heater on, the balloon will fly high due to the hydrocarbon chamber that allows the pilot control of ascent and descent of the hot air balloon.
Do you need a license to operate a hot air balloon?
Yes, you need a Balloon Pilot Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration in the USA. Yes, you need a Balloon Pilot Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration in the USA.
