In the age of supersonic technology and deep space exploration development, the simplicity and joy of hot air ballooning is a very attractive alternative to the fast and furious pace of the 'Jetsons' age.
That said, other than most of us seeing the fascinating lighter-than-air 'aircraft' at a hot air balloon festival or one off occasions, even longtime pilots know little about the industry and what all is involved in flying in a gondola pumping hot air into a 100,000+ cubic foot balloon.
Meet Tarp, the owner of Head Balloons, a Commercial Lighter-than-Air pilot, and an FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative; Mitch Loiselle, also a Commercially rated Lighter-than-Air pilot; and his son, James Loiselle a hot air balloon student pilot. It may be one of the most unique and interesting flying conversations you'll ever experience.
All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed regularly to provide you insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His background includes executive roles with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.
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