Remarkable bravery of teacher who survived 1,600 parachute TEST jumps in WWII and even trained dogs to leap from planes is revealed 80 years later
Unsung hero Charles Agate taught PE in a Surrey school before choosing to sign up for the RAF , even though he was in a ...
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Hot air balloon landing causes confusion in Rancho Cordova
A hot air balloon landing that was initially reported to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office as an emergency appears to be a misunderstanding. The balloon landed in a field in the area of Grey ...
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16-year-old Iowa boy becomes licensed hot-air balloon pilot
16 YEAR OLD LANDON OLSON BROUGHT SOME HEAT AS HE GOT THE BURNER READY FOR A HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT. THE NEWLY LICENSED PILOT HAS BEEN GETTING READY FOR MOMENTS LIKE THIS SINCE THE FIRST TIME ...
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Hot air balloons in Canberra spending more time on the water as kayakers hitch a ride
It's a pursuit that goes by different names. It's variously called skimming, splash'n'dash, or balloon sailing — where a hot air balloonist, with skill and experience, lands the balloon on water ...
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Curiosity takes flight: Rochester students explore science behind hot air balloons
Students at Rochester's John James Audubon School #33 went to new heights Monday, experiencing the wonder and science of a hot air balloon — in the gym. The group learned about the science of ...
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Hot Air Balloon Landing Goes Viral As It Crashes into Tree
A video capturing a hot air balloon landing that "doesn't go quite as planned" in Laos has taken the internet by storm. The video was posted by @caitlinaranha and has garnered 3.1 million views ...
Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?
Observations from soundings are important inputs for assessing turbulence that may impact air travel, marine weather, fire ...
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Considering a balloon release? You'll need an alternative in NH if this new law passes
The New Hampshire House voted Thursday to make releasing 20 or more balloons into the air a violation offense. First time offenders would face a charge of $250, which would increase to $500 for ...