Balloon Partially Inflated
Introduction
We were given the opportunity to train as “assistants” to the hot-air balloon pilots. The assistants help with unpacking and deploying the balloons. They also help with landing, a job we actually performed a few times near our RV parking. After deployment, it was time to help pack up the balloon for the next time.
One very helpful balloon pilot set up and displayed his balloon at a local elementary school. We were invited to learn about the balloon operations tasks. We helped unpack, set up, inflate, and then take down and repack the balloon. (The balloon was tethered during this time.)
The school children really enjoyed watching all the work, and seeing the balloon fully inflated. So did the parents and teachers.
Copyright
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Blasting in the Heat to Inflate the Hot-Air Balloon --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
The Balloon Fits in This Bag (really) --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
View of the Basket --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
Balloon Partially Inflated --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
Equipment Laid Out --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
Balloon Now Inflated --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
Balloon Laid Out, Ready for Inflation --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
Hot-Air Balloon Burner Assembly --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
Getting Ready for Inflation --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
Starting Inflation --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
Balloon Pilot and Co-Pilot Conferring --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
Balloon Pilot Describing the Operations Training --- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Operations Training, 2015
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