Each cubic foot in a hot air balloon can lift about 7 grams. To lift 1,000 pounds, you would need 65,000 cubic feet of hot air, which is part of why hot air balloons are so big, according to an ...

The commercial hot air balloon he flew on Thursday had a volume of 315,000 cubic feet and could hold up to 16 people. He said the smaller, one-man balloons — called cloud hoppers — have much ...

Hot air balloons offer breathtaking sights and a sense of adventure. However, pilots can't just land them anywhere, and ...

The hot air balloon festival will hold its inaugural edition in Hong Kong this September, featuring 16 hot air balloons in ...

Hot air balloons are common sights in Arizona. Here's why they are so popular and how to take a hot air balloon ride in metro Phoenix. Local Sports Things To Do Politics Travel Advertise ...

The reason you see more hot air balloons in the winter, and to an extent in spring and fall, has to do with the sunrise. During the summer, Stevens said Rainbow Ryders can be taking off as early ...