hello, im about to start self studying the balloon flying handbook from faa and try and pass the psi test...i really want to learn to fly a hot air balloon. its so cool i want to pilot one. i guess ill start with the knowledge test and go from there with the hands on training.

really sweet video. so informative.

@TheBigBalloonFestival

3 ай бұрын

Thanks that's great to know, any further questions you would like answered, just give me a shout - you never know might make a video answering it 🙂

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Wow! so much crammed in to this beautifully crafted video. Just wanted some basic info for my videogame about piloting a balloon to make it make it less arcadie and slightly more realistic :D you made my life easier.. thanks

@TheBigBalloonFestival

8 ай бұрын

Fantastic, glad it was of help, come back and share us a video of your flying skills,

This is probably the best video I've seen thus far on describing and showing the anatomy of a hot air balloon! Well done! One part of a balloon I could never find an answer to is the name of the fabric covers placed over the stainless steel clips or binders, where the envelope wires attach to the load tapes at the mouth of the envelope and why most balloons have those covers. I'm assuming added protection. And do you know what the gauge usually is for flying wires and envelope wires? Again, very informative video! I wish this had been made back when I was first learning about hot air balloons. All new comers will surely love it!

@TheBigBalloonFestival

2 жыл бұрын

Answer to question 1 is that we create little nomex `pockets` that cover the loop, which is the vertical load tape coming down, turning back on itself. The flying wire is then passed through the loop (with a thimble on it) burning the load tape here would separate the wire from the balloon, so it's a little extra protection. - Flying wires change gauge depending on A) the amount of weight the envelope can carry, B) the number of gores the balloon is built with, C) the factor or safety in use at the time of design - I worked to EASA CS31HB - a good technical place to further design understanding Glad you found the video valuable

@GuyusSeralius

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBigBalloonFestival Thanks! I always thought there was a small D-clip or some type of metal thingamajig that vertical load tapes were looped through and permanently sewn in to hold removable carabiners that swaged, thimbled wires could be attached to or easily removed during storage, but I've never actually seen any up close. So that clears things up for me. And thanks for the gauge info too! Okay, I'll give you a break from all my odd questions. :) I don't want to risk abusing your generosity. Keep doing what you do.

@TheBigBalloonFestival

2 жыл бұрын

@@GuyusSeralius will keep doing what I do no worries, and happy to answer questions. You maybe right that there are other systems around the world, certainly I've seen kevlar ropes used in the U.S. which we don't see in the uk etc. Etc.

Hola buenos días puede hacer video así pero en español almenos habiliten la opción de sudtitulos en español

can I borrow one ofyour model hot air balloon please

@suzirawlins4686

3 ай бұрын

What for

How to contact you , need some information

Nice to have this information, some of it can be hard to find. Also, I heard Nomex has less load-bearing strength than Ripstop Nylon, is this true?

@TheBigBalloonFestival

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to look up just what the difference is, Great question I didn't expect to be asked that one, EDIT: I've had a look at some data, and (I'm happy to be corrected) but came to the conclusion it has a similar strength to the ripstop nylon, It seems that there a wide variety of thickness of Nomex, with the mid range (0.18mm) being roughly the equivalent to the ripstop. Hope that helps

@adenydd2932

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBigBalloonFestival It does actually, I have a project that requires a high temperature balloon that goes beyond the tolerance range of ripstop nylon. Thank you for all the info!

@TheBigBalloonFestival

2 жыл бұрын

@@adenydd2932 ooh interesting, have a look into the temp range of polyester rather than nylon, 2 manufacturers of hot air balloons use polyester, its heavier but has a higher temp range.

@adenydd2932

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBigBalloonFestival Alrighty, I've looked at the polyester fabric made by Kubicek Balloons. It sounds promising, but the fabric's maximum thermal tolerance is 124°C (255°F). I just completed a test that brought the lifting gas to about 300°F (tested a latex weather balloon to destruction).

What is the scoop there for?

@TheBigBalloonFestival

Жыл бұрын

The scoop is designed to divert the passing breeze (when the balloon is on the ground) up into the envelope and help pressurise the balloon. It also helps to stop the burner heat being pushed sideways and not into the envelope durring the take off. Once the balloon is airborne the scoop has little use again