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Hot air balloons are the oldest successful human flight technology, dating back to the Montgolfier brothers’ invention in Annonay, France in 1783. The first manned flight was made on November 21, 1783, in Paris by Pilâtre de Rozier and the Marquis d’Arlandes. Balloons that can be propelled through the air rather than just being carried along by the wind are known as airships.
A hot air balloon over Bristol, England, showing the wickerwork passenger basket. This balloon carries advertising for a shopping centre.Attractive aspects of balloon rides include the exceptional calmness and the birds-eye view.
Since the balloon moves with the wind, the passengers feel absolutely no wind, unless they rise or descend to a different altitude that has different speed winds than the previous altitude, during the flight. Recent balloons have been made in fantastic shapes, such as hot dogs, rocket ships, and the shapes of commercial products.
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