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“I feel humbled and honored to fly with Bert Padelt,” Sir David Hempleman-Adams

October 6, 2023October 10, 2023 News, Recreational Balloons, Uncategorized 1

In an insightful interview with Sitara Maruf, illustrious British explorer, aviator, and trailblazer, Sir David Hempleman-Adams, emphasized the invaluable role played by dedicated teams

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Scientist and Aviator Julian Nott Dies After a Bizarre Accident

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It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we report the death of renowned aeronaut Julian Nott on March 26, 2019. Nott passed

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Tracy Barnes: Pioneer of Lighter-than-Air Flight

March 2, 2019August 23, 2023 Feature, News, Recreational Balloons 8

Admired as a brave pioneer and mechanical genius in lighter-than-air aviation, Tracy Lay Barnes made hot-air ballooning a safer and enjoyable sport. Barnes’ most

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Largest Airship Gets Production Approval

January 17, 2019July 13, 2023 Airships, News 1

Production of the world’s largest hybrid airship will begin this year with a model designed for commercial use. UK-based manufacturer Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV)

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NASA’s Future Mission to Venus — Humans in Floating Airships?

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Airships, News, Scientific Balloons 0

Popular science fiction of the early 20th century depicted Venus as some kind of wonderland of pleasantly warm temperatures, forests, swamps and even dinosaurs.

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Museum Highlights Advances in Science and Technology by Balloonists

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Airships, News, Recreational Balloons, Scientific Balloons 0

With an emphasis on the science, technology, engineering, and math-related contributions of world-renowned balloonists, the redesigned International Ballooning Hall of Fame at the Anderson

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Poland Wins Gas Balloon Race; USA-2 Finishes Second

October 1, 2018October 6, 2018 News, Recreational Balloons 0

A Polish team has flown their gas balloon 1145.29 kilometers from Bern, Switzerland, without touching down, achieving the furthest distance from take-off and winning

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British Airship Pioneer Inducted as Living Legend of Aviation

August 30, 2018 Airships, News, Recreational Balloons 0

British airship and ballooning pioneer, Mike Kendrick, has been inducted into the prestigious Living Legends of Aviation, joining the likes of Buzz Aldrin and

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Upcoming FUGO Balloon Exhibit Needs $137,000

March 10, 2018March 16, 2018 News, Scientific Balloons 0

Two museums in Michigan have come together to create a hands-on exhibit of the world’s first intercontinental bomb, which is a rare World War

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MSU Presents Early Results of Solar Eclipse Ballooning Project

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017 News, Scientific Balloons, Students' Projects 0

During the August 2017 total solar eclipse, the planetary boundary layer—also known as the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) —sank to roughly 2,500 feet, according

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