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Aeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>B as "Balloon"</b>
Rome, Italy - "Fast as the wind, lighter than air"
The "Montgolfier" is a balloon that uses hot air to create the lifting force. It is the simplest of the flying machines with the exception of the hang-glider and paraglider. The envelope is in the shape of a reversed drop. It is made out of a special synthetic rip stop fabric. This fabric has a high termal and dynamic resistance. The montgolfier does not require a ballast since the propane gas...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1081008
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency