Here's how they inflate a balloon.
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| First lay the basket over on its side and fill the envelope (the fabric part of the balloon) with lots of air using a fan (it's just out of view). |
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| It's so pretty inside!!! |
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| Then heat the air with fire. Feels good on a cold New Mexico morning! |
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| The hot air makes the envelope rise up off the ground and the basket is placed upright. Next, in goes the passengers (including me!). |
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| The pilot is also in the basket checking all of his instruments to make sure it will be safe to fly. |
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| Other people put their weight on the basket so that the balloon doesn't take off until it is safe to do so. |
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| Then it's off we go!!! Can you find me? |
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| Up, up and away!!! |
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| There we go!!! |
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