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About
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Fantasy Balloons
proudly operates one of the best known hot air balloons in Colorado, and
boasts one of the best pilots in the country. Gery deKoevend , the
pilot in command, has been flying for over 35 years, and has extensive
experience flying near and over mountains.

Hot air ballooning has a long and "colorful"
history, both in America and in other countries. The Montgolfier
brothers from France are considered the first hot air balloonists. They
began to fly balloons in France in 1783, when Benjamin Franklin was
the US ambassador to France. They first sent up animals that returned
safely to earth. The first manned flight was in November 1783.
Hot air balloon have been used in several wars over the
centuries, most often for reconnaissance.
Hot air balloon flights are described as "peaceful",
"floating" and other wonder words. Because the balloon is moving
with the wind, there is little sensation of movement and little
wind. Even in winter, it is not usually exceptionally cold up in the
balloon.

Fantasy Balloons 303-478-3531 |
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Sunflower Photo Caption
Freedom was built by the Balloon
Works in North Carolina. The company is now called "Firefly
Balloons" This balloon holds 90, 000
cubic feet of air, and carries a pilot and 3-4 passengers. The envelope (the fabric part) weighs
approximately 200 lbs, and the basket, when fully fueled but with no
passengers, weighs about 500 lbs
.. Liberty
Built in May 2002 by Firefly
Balloons. This balloon is 210,000 cubic feet and can carry a pilot
and up to eight passengers. |
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