How much heat does a hot air balloon burner generate?
Hot air balloon burner Hot air balloons fly thanks to the heat generated in the burners that is produced by the combustion of propane. And we are talking of a lot of heat, the flames reach a temperature of 1,100 c° and the burners have a power close to 3 000 000 kilocalories Ready to […]
How many people are necessary to set and pick up a hot air balloon?
Balloon ride in spain Balloon ride in Spain. The bigger a balloon is, the heavier its equipment is; which is why all the people on board should help to set and to pick up the balloon. It is a usual thing that passengers participate in the previous and after flight activities allowing themselves to touch […]
Sunday´s quiz: what was the largest balloon in history made for?
Sunday´s quiz: what was the largest balloon in history made for? 1.-To go around the world 2.-To cross the Pacific ocean 3.-To beat an altitude record ANSWER Ready to fly? Book Now!
Are there any speed tasks in hot air balloons championships?
In hot air balloon championships speed doesn’t count too much, yet, the tasks must be accomplished on a determined time. All the pilots count with the same wind speed, although it is possible to move faster and travel a longer distance by varying the altitude. Overall, balloon championships require not speed but a lot of […]