10 Interesting Fact About Hot Air Balloons

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• The hot air balloon was first discovered in 1783 by Montgolfier's brother from France.
• The largest hot air balloon ever made has a height of 10 chimneys and a capacity of 1 million cubic feet.
• The first hot air balloon flown in the United States flew in Philadelphia in 1793.
• Hot air balloons can fly to a height of 10,000 feet.
• Hot air balloons are made of cotton or nylon fabric and are picked up with hot air produced from burning LPG gas or other fuel.
• Hot air balloons can move at a speed of 5-10 mph depending on the direction and strength of the wind.
• Navigation equipment in hot air balloons is very simple, consisting of only compass and altimeter.
• The oldest hot air balloon that is still operating in the world is Bristol Belle made in 1967 and is still flying in England.
• Hot air balloons are often used for air festivals and air balloon competitions.
• Hot air balloons can carry passengers up to 16 people and are usually used for air tourism or viewing views from a height.