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The first modern hot air balloon was designed and built in 1960 by Ed_Yost. He made the first free flight of such an aircraft in Bruning,_Nebraska, Nebraska on 22 October 1960. Initially equipped with a plastic envelope and kerosene fuel, Yost's designs rapidly moved onto using a modified propane powered

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Which country made the hot air balloon?

The first hot air balloon as we know it was made in France by the brothers Montgolfier in about 1750. It is said that hundreds of years earlier, people in South America made toy hot air balloons.


How does a hot air balloon lift a basket of people?

A hot air balloon lifts a basket of people by heating the air inside the balloon with a burner. As the air inside the balloon becomes warmer, it becomes less dense than the cooler air outside. This temperature difference causes the balloon to rise, carrying the basket and passengers with it.


How many people can be in the hot air balloon?

about five


Why was the hot air balloon made?

The hot air balloon was made for people to travel in the air.


How does hot and cold air have an effect on an balloon?

If there is warm air in the balloon, cooler air makes the balloon rise and if there is cold air in the balloon warmer air makes the balloon fall.


How does a hot air balloon float with people in it?

Just the density difference between the balloon and surrounding atmosphere is so great that the balloon is able to lift itself and people.


How did people travel in the air 500 years ago?

500 years ago, people did not have the technology to travel in the air like we do today. However, the concept of hot air balloons was being developed during this time, eventually leading to the first successful manned hot air balloon flight in 1783.


How many people can fit in a hot-air balloon?

4


How many people have fallen out a hot air balloon?

a lot


Did people really travel by hot air balloon?

Yes


What is the amount of people that can fly in a hot air balloon?

depends on how big the air balloons is


How much do hot air balloon rides cost for two people?

To ride a hot air balloon, the cost is $200-$400