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How does a hot air balloon steer? Hot air ballooning in Pagosa.
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HOW DO HOT AIR BALLOONS STEER? May 28, 2024 A common question we receive is how do hot air balloons steer? In short they don’t, hot air balloons do not have a steering wheel or yoke (like an airplane), but pilots use their skills to navigate with the winds. Learn more below! Basic Principles of Hot Air Balloon Navigation Altitude Control: Heating the Air: The balloon ascends when the pilot heats the air inside the balloon envelope. This is done using propane burners. Hot air rises because it is less dense than the cooler air outside the balloon. Cooling the Air: To descend, the pilot allows the air inside the balloon to cool. This can be done by waiting to ignite the burners and letting the air naturally cool down, or by venting hot air from the top of the envelope. Wind Currents: Layered Wind Directions: Winds at different altitudes often blow in different directions and at different speeds. By ascending or descending, the ...
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