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C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F 8 G E T T I N G A R O U N D Map of the park and parking tips 4 W E L C O M E A letter from Chris Dondero, President 9 S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S Make sure you don't miss a thing! 21 A P P A R E L & M E R C H Fun, eye-catching designs 26 I T T A K E S A C O M M U N I T Y Organizations that lent a hand 23 S P O N S O R S H I P S A way to support your community 32 S P E C I A L S H A P E S Balloons you don't want to miss 58 A E R O N A U T S How to get involved in next year's event 39 2 0 2 3 B A L L O O N S / P I L O T S Meet this year's line-up! 51 2 0 2 3 P H O T O C O N T E S T Win a balloon ride at the 2024 event! 14 K I D S M A K E O U R W O R L D G O ' R O U N D Kid-friendly Features 56 C L O U D 9 V I P C L U B Experience 2024 like a VIP
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The winds have welcomed you with softness. The sun has blessed you with his warm hands. You have flown so high and so well that God joined you in laughter and set you gently back into the loving arms of Mother Earth.
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WELCOME!
Welcome to the 42nd Anniversary of The Great Reno Balloon Race!
An event that was once part of the Reno Air Races, is now part of the incredible legacies of Northern Nevada. We are pleased to welcome back our community, volunteers, pilots and sponsors to the world's largest free hot-air ballooning event!
If this is your first time experiencing the world's largest, free hot air balloon festival, prepare to be amazed. Our Super Glow Shows, Dawn Patrol, and Mass Ascension will keep you coming back each year. Stop by our Merchandise Tent and Balloon Boulevard for some post-event shopping, delicious food vendors and activities!
The Great Reno Balloon Race thanks our sponsorsyour support allows us to bring our community and visitors from around the world together each year. Their sponsorships help pay for the balloons, pilots, and infrastructure that makes The Great Reno Balloon Race an unforgettable experience. Thank you to our sponsors for your unwavering generosity that keeps this event free.
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Thank you to our GRBR team for working to make this event the success it is. Thank you to our Executive Director, Pete Copeland, and Event Coordinator, Melissa Ung.
Thank you to Ashleigh Baker, Mia Wood and Natalie Castro for assisting us in promoting our event. Thank you to our GRBR Aeronauts who take time out of their schedules to assist us, our sponsors and our pilots. You are one of the greatest pillars of the event. We appreciate our pilots and their crew for sharing their passion with the Reno community. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.
Lastly, I would like to thank all of our frontline workers and first responders for working tirelessly throughout the pandemic, the year and every day. From nurses and doctors, teachers and child care providers, to waiters and grocery clerks - you are heroes.
I hope that you will enjoy our 42nd Anniversary Great Reno Balloon Race. We look forward to seeing your pictures and hearing about your experiences. Tag us on social media at @RenoBalloon! We hope to see you again next year!
Soft Landings, Chris Dondero President, Board of Directors
The Great Reno Balloon Race
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PARKING TIPS Pre-paid VIP Reserved Parking entrance on Sierra Street General $25 Cash Day-of Parking at corner of Virginia/McCarran General $25 Cash Day-of Parking Entrance on Coleman Street First-come, first-serve handicap parking through Sierra St. FREE Parking in Green and Blue 1 lots on the northwest side of Mackay Stadium RTC service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. GETTING AROUND 8
2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, September 7 (Media Preview Day)
Friday, September 8
Gates open to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Super Glow Show, presented by Custom Ink
Dawn Patrol, presented by Custom Ink
Reno Air Races T-6 Flyover
National Anthem with Ashley Melendez Mass Ascension Launch
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Beginning at 5:00 a.m. each morning of the event, a handful of glowing balloons will act as a beacon to those sleepy spectators making their way to the launch field. A stunning showcase of 35+ balloons glowing and twinkling to music across the field.
Super Glow Show
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DAWN Patrol
In 2023, Dawn Patrol will celebrate 40 years of soaring at The Great Reno Balloon Race. This remarkable milestone not only marks four decades of breathtaking balloon displays at this iconic event but also symbolizes the enduring spirit of adventure and camaraderie that has fueled their early morning flights throughout the years.
#SoaringFor40Years
Watch the balloonists glow, twinkle, and fly along to choreographed music across the dark sky on Friday, Saturday AND Sunday at 5.30 a.m.!
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The Great Reno Balloon Race has been bringing joy and excitement to the community for 42 years, and it’s biggest success is the continued efforts to give back to the kids. Whether it be providing an unforgettable experience at the event or giving back to the children in our community, The Great Reno Balloon Race strives to keep those smiles big and bright!
KID-FRIENDLY FEATURES!
E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Balloon Launch
Held on Friday, September 8th at 9:30 a.m. on the launch field. Students from Washoe County School District will launch colorful handmade hot air balloons that they created in their classrooms. This special program is made possible by the E.L. Cord Foundation
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The Children's Cabinet Tethers
The Wilbur May Foundation has been a longstanding supporter of GRBR for over 25 years! Since 1993, they have been partners with The Children's Cabinet to bring beautiful shaped balloons to the event and provide rides to the children they support. This year, it is Bila and Humpty Dumpty being tethered!
Pilot Trading Cards
Another great excuse to wander around and look at each and every balloon at the event! Each balloon pilot will have their own trading card which includes a photo of the balloon they are flying and a GRBR fun fact on the back! Can you collect them all?
E.L. Cord Foundation
TISSUE PAPER BALLOON LAUNCH
In 1999, a school teacher – who also happened to be a balloon pilot – started a project to show students how hot-air balloons worked. What started as a project involving 100 students, now involves thousands of 5th grade students from Washoe County School District and surrounding regions. Students learn about STEM, and with the use of mini-burners, they're able to launch their colorful, handmade balloons, and watch their creations lift off.
The event uses lighter-than-air flight to demonstrate the interdisciplinary applications of science, physics, math, art, music, history, and meteorology. This project encourages and strengthens students' listening skills, following directions, taking initiative, working in a team environment, and practices patience. It's a vehicle for K-12 teachers to achieve desired learning outcomes and meet state/local curriculum standards in a fun and rewarding way.
The purpose of the program is to get children involved in the community, incorporate science into the classroom, without increasing out-of-pocket expenses for teachers, or place stress on the budget of Washoe County School District.
The Tissue Paper Balloon Launch is not only a wonderful way to get children involved, but also a way to get organizations in the community to help out and be a part of a Reno tradition.
THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THIS HAPPEN
MIA WOOD Events Assistant
CHRIS DONDERO Board President, BBSI MIKE KLAICH Treasurer Eide Bailly, CPA's
PILAR M. ALDECOAOTALORA Past President
MICHAEL BUIS Vice President Pacific States Communications
NANCY GILBERT General Council, Attorney-at-Law
ED BUZZETTI Grounds Specialist
RON SMITH Voice of The Great Reno Balloon Race
GINNIE KERSEY Board Member
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TONY RIVARA Pilot Representative
PETE COPELAND Executive Director
MELISSA UNG Event Coordinator
FRANK PICONE Board Member RE/MAX GOld
PEGGY STROMER Board Member
KATIE GRIGGS Flight Director
AARON DIERINGER Launch Commander
NATALIE CASTRO Events Assistant
APPAREL & MERCHANDISE
SHOWYOURGRBRLOVE!
GRBR has partnered with Swizzle, to create fun and eye-catching merch for all ages! The merchandise tent features apparel for men, women, and children, as well as hats, patches, accessories and other items you don't want to miss out on!
Official merchandise will only be available to purchase during the event, so don't miss out! The merchandise tent is located on Balloon Boulevard.
We are so excited to reveal The Great Reno Balloon Race's 42nd Anniversary commemorative poster, designed by Darrell Carden!
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2023 SPONSORS
FOUNDING
Circus Circus at THE ROW
Eldorado at THE ROW
J Resort
Peppermill Resort Hotel
Silver Legacy at THE ROW
University of Nevada, Reno
MAJOR
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Bonanza Casino
The Children’s Cabinet
City of Reno
Claggett & Sykes Law Firm
Comstock Propane
Corwin Ford Reno
Country Financial – Northern Nevada
Custom Ink
EideBailly, CPAs and Business Partners
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Heritage Bank
ITCN Child Care Development Fund
Knights of Columbus
LoadedTV.com
Olson Electrical
One Nevada Credit Union
PacStates
Q&D Construction
Renown Health
Squeeze In
VisitRenoTahoe.com
Washoe County
Wilbur May Foundation
OFFICIAL AVIATION PARTNER
Reno Air Races Association
PRINT & MERCH PARTNER
Swizzle
SILVER
CartBarn
Great Basin Internet Services
Raley’s
Starsound Audio
Toll Brothers
CORPORATE
Have Lights Will Travel
Jeff Veasley Management
MedTech Services
Nevada Barricade
Sani-Hut
Silver State Spinecare
Waste Management
LOGO
RE/MAX
BALLOON
FAMILY
Kearsey Family Meadows Family
Muchos Amigos
Muchos Amigos II
Nancy Gilbert, Esq. Law Offices
U.S. Forest Service
Walker Family
Wang Family
ADDITIONAL
Tissue Paper Balloon Launch Partner
E.L. Cord Foundation
Pilot Launch Site Signs Partners
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Julie’s Sign Shoppe
RE/MAX Gold
SPONSORSHIPS
Why watch from below when you could see it from above?
Entertain your valued clients and vendors in a unique way
Fly your company banner in front of over 150,000+ excited and smiling spectators
Show appreciation to your staff and create a team building opportunity
Ensure the future of Reno's most beloved legacy event
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for The Great Reno Balloon Race, please email admin@renoballoon.com
IT TAKES A COMMUNITY
Wilbur May Foundation
Not only does the Wilbur May Foundation have an amazing museum at the park, but they are one of our amazing partners that play a huge part of putting this event on each year. The Wilbur May Foundation loves to help any cause involving children, as its founder, Wilbur D. May, had a passion for children and helping them succeed. That makes them a perfect partner for this family friendly event. Make sure to stop by the Wilbur D. May Museum during the event for free admission.
ITCN Child Care Development Fund
The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Child Care Development Fund (ITCN CCDF) proudly provides childcare subsidies to American Indian and Alaska Native families across Nevada. ITCN CCDF is dedicated to empowering parents with the means to access high-quality child care, paving the way for brighter futures for tribal communities.
Other Community Partnerships
Austin’s House
Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
Carson Valley Hot Air For Hope Balloon Festival
The Children's Cabinet
ITCN Child Care Development Fund
Northern Nevada Jiu Jitsu Studios
PBS Reno
Renown Foundation
STEP2
Tissue Paper Balloon Launch with regional school districts
University of Nevada, Reno
And many more!
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While we love animals, we hate to see them spooked by all the people and unpredictable sounds that the balloons make.
This is a great opportunity to try transit with your family and friends to one of the region’s favorite event. To plan your trip, visit rtcwashoe.com.
DON'TSMOKEAROUNDBALLOONS
Besides propane being flammable, cigarette ash damages balloons, causing a real danger to the pilots once they are in the air, and others nearby.
Please try not to step on the balloon material and move if instructed to do so by a pilot, crew member or launch director.
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SPECIAL SHAPES
BALLOONS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!
REACH FOR THE STARS
Introducing Reach For the Stars! Welcome pilot Doug Enfield to The Great Reno Balloon Race! Doug will be providing free public tethered rides on behalf of Renown Children's Hospital!
LINDY
Lindy is SPECtacular! The sun is shining bright because Lindy is flying in the Biggest Little City! Lindy is owned and operated by Mandy and Victor Johnson!
BILA
Love at frost sight! Welcome Bila to the The Great Reno Balloon Race! Bila is owned and operated by Discover Balloons. We would like to give a special thank you to The Children's Cabinet for bringing in this not-so-little guy!
MONTIE THE BLACK SHEEP
Named after Montauciel the Sheep, the first ever animal to fly in a hot air balloon when it was invented in 1783, we are so happy to welcome our fluffy and friendly friend, Montie the Black Sheep to The Great Reno Balloon Race! Montie is flown by Greg Ashton and is sponsored by the GRBR!
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SPECIAL SHAPES
BALLOONS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!
BELLA BANDIT
Prepare for a 'pawsome' adventure as we take flight with this adorable puppy-shaped balloon! Meet Bella, the cutest hot air balloon in the sky, soaring high with pilot Paul Burrows and sponsored by VisitRenoTahoe.com
BUSTER
Let's raise the woof! We are PAWS-itively excited to welcome Buster to The Great Reno Balloon Race! Buster is owned and operated by Lighter Than Air. We would like to give a special thank you to VisitRenoTahoe.com for sponsoring this cute guy!
Introducing Bandit! A high-flying thief of hearts! Step aboard the airborne adventures with Diane Karlsson, the daredevil pilot, as she guides Bandit, the mischievous hot air balloon that leaves a trail of stolen breaths in its wake!
SUSHI
Well, it's oh-FISH-ial! We are excited to welcome Sushi back to the Biggest Little City! Sushi is owned and operated by our very own Flight Director, Kate Griggs!
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SPECIAL SHAPES
BALLOONS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!
SMOKEY BEAR
We would like to thank the U.S. Forest Service for bringing Smokey Bear back again! His appearance is a reminder to all of us in this dry climate that “only you can prevent forest fires." He is flown by pilot Elizabeth Wright-Smith.
SNOBIRD
Meet Snobird, the adorable penguin soaring the skies in style, brought to the community by ITCN Child Care Development Fund! Flown by Rich Lawhorn, this penguin-shaped hot air balloon is here to melt hearts and lift spirits on his highflying adventures!
HUMPTY DUMPTY
Introducing Humpty Dumpty! Flown by Laurie Spencer, Humpty stands at 70 feet tall, holds 104,5000 cubic feet of air and has a momentum of 10,000lbs! Thank you to The Children's Cabinet for bringing in this balloon to tether for our community!
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Ever since 1783 when the first hot air balloon rose over the fields of France carrying a duck, a sheep and a rooster as passengers, we've been fascinated with flying lighter than air The men and women who are invited to fly in The Great Reno Balloon Race are not only expert pilots, but avid enthusiasts. Most, if not all, love their sport and are eager to talk with fans. When you see them on the field with their beautiful craft, ask questions, but please don't get in the way if they're preparing for flight Also, don't forget to say thanks for being a part of our event!
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JIM ABELL
VISITRENOTAHOE.COM
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GOOBERFISH KEN AZEVEDO GRBR
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CURT BRAMBLE GRBR
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SANI-HUT
WOLF SPIRIT
ROBERT BURNS
GRBR RISING STAR
BELLA
PAUL BURROWS
VISITRENOTAHOE.COM
SIERRA BLUE
KELLY COUCH
GRBR RISING STAR
KEARNEY'S MISTRESS
JOHN DAVIS
ATLANTIS CASINO RESORT
SONORAN SUNSET
NEIL DAVISON THE ROW RENO
RHAPSODY IN BLUE
AARON DIERINGER
GRBR
SKYLEIDOSCOPE
FRED DINKLER
GRAND SIERRA RESORT
WILD FIRE
BILL DOBBS GRBR
SERENDIPITY
DAVIN DUNRUD JR
BONANZA CASINO
LILLIAN'S DAWN
CHAD ECKERMAN
SILVER STATE SPINECARE
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MONTIE THE BLACK SHEEP
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REACH FOR THE STARS
DOUG ENFIELD
RENOWN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
WILLIAM GOODMAN
PEPPERMILL RENO
GRAVITY'S RAINBOW
GARY JONES GRBR
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COMSTOCK PROPANE
SMOKEY BEAR
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BILA UG GRIMES DREN'S CABINET
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APHRODITE RYAN EVANS GRBR
BANDIT DIANE KARLSSON GRBR
BOLEROS
JAYSON KIMBALL
ONE NEVADA
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FAT CAT
JUSTIN KINSINGER
CORWIN FORD RENO
SNOBIRD
RICHARD LAWHORN
ITCN CCDF
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JON LYMAN
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GREG NELSON
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ASSES ALOFT
GARY MICHALEK CUSTOM INK
BUSTER
CHRIS MONK VISITRENOTAHOE.COM
CITRUS IN THE SKY
KARALYN MUMM CUSTOM INK
FIRENZE
KOH MURAI
CLAGGETT & SYKES
LAW FIRM
PATRIOT
GLEN REED
GRBR RISING STAR
BALLOON NEVADA
TIM NELSON
JULIET
GOOD KARMA
KYLEE REEDER
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SUNDANCE
DON OSWALD
MEADOWS FAMILY
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PETER PIERRE
HERITAGE BANK
REDEMPTION
ROBERT RAPER
JEFF VEASLEY MANAGEMENT
BALL RTSON RENO
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DAVID ROBINSON
CITY OF RENO
RE/MAX
BRENT ROLLAND
RE/MAX
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FIREFLY
ALAN SANDERSON GRBR
AQUATUDE
GERALD SCHULER
GRBR
PLAID PIXIE
SHELENA SHAMO
GRBR
IRISH SPIRIT
JASON SMITH
HAVE LIGHTS WILL TRAVEL
HUMPTY DUMPTY
LAURIE SPENCER
THE CHILDREN'S CABINET
IMAGINE
ZOE SWENSON
DEE IV
TIM TAYLOR
MUCHOS AMIGOS
FREE SPIRIT
DANA THORNTON
EIDE BAILLY
GOOD
RUBICON
CHEERS
DAVID WAKEFIELD
THE ROW RENO
LAST CHANCE
DANIEL WALSH GRBR
STARLITE
PEGGY WATSON-MEINKE
PEPPERMILL RENO
WILLIAM VAVRA
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MICHAEL VELIZ
BALLOON NEVADA
SPLIT TAIL LEWIN WILLIAMS NANCY GILBERT URSA MINOR DALE WONG WANG FAMILY
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MORNING SUNSHINE
BALLOON BALLOON BOULEVARD BOULEVARD
Crafts, souvenirs, food, and warm drinks await you at the concession line. Official posters may also be purchased here along with official GRBR clothing and memorabilia. We encourage you to visit and support our vendors, as they are part of the reason this event continues to be free to the community.
BOOTHS
CLAGGETT & SYKES LAW FIRM
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF
WESTERN NEVADA
CORWIN FORD RENO
COSPLAY FOR KINDNESS
CUSTOM INK
DISCOVER BALLOONS
DONOR NETWORK WEST
HOME DEPOT
ITCN CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT
FUND
NEVADA HEALTH LINK
ONE NEVADA CREDIT UNION
RALEY'S
RENO AIR RACES
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
WASHOE COUNTY REGIONAL
ANIMAL SERVICES
WORLD TOYS AND IMPORTS
FOOD VENDORS
ALLTAKEN, INC
BARDALES ARMENDARIZ LLC
BEAN ON ME COFFEE & TEA
BIG DADDYS' BBQ
BOOPIES MINIS
ELK'S LODGE
GONUTS 4 DONUTS
GRINDER SWITCH EVENTS AND CATERING
KIDS FUN FAIRE
KRISPY KREME
POTLUCK NEVADA
POUR VIDA JUICE BAR
SHORT TAIL COFFEE
TASTER’S PARADISE MOBILE CAFE & BAKERY
TOTS!
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2023 PHOTO CONTEST
Did you capture a high-flying moment from your 2023 GRBR adventures?
If so, submit your photo to: https://bit.ly/PhotoContest 2023 for a chance to win a hot air balloon ride at the 2024 event and other great prizes. If you post your photo on social media, don't forget to use the hashtag #RenoBalloon24 for entry!
We'll take your photo submissions from Friday, September 8th through Sunday, September 17th.
Check out the rules on https://bit.ly/PhotoContest 2023 for entry. Submit early, submit often, and thanks for taking to the skies with us!
WHAT DO I WIN?
GRAND PRIZE: A FREE balloon ride at the 2024 Great Reno Balloon Race
An official 2024 Balloon Race Jacket
An official 2024 poster and event pin
2022 WINNERS
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1st Place Yunuhen Espinosa Arreguin 2nd Place Christina Giardina 3rd Place Jordan Stone
BALLOON TRIVIA!
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT BALLOONS? TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE, AND THEN SHARE YOUR BALLOON WHITS WITH FRIENDS!
When was the first hot air balloon built?
1783 - making them the oldest form of human flight!
Where is the world's largest free hot air ballooning event?
The Great Reno Balloon Race, of course!
What is the average temperature of the inside of a hot air balloon during flight? A rooster, a duck, and a sheep! Usually around 250 degrees!
Who were the first passengers to ride in a hot air balloon?
What assistance have hot air balloons provided during war?
During the French Revolution, hot air balloons were tethered to the ground to get a better view of the enemy line.
True or false: there was once a hot air balloon built with a glass bottom.
TRUE! In 2010, a man named Christian Brown debuted a glass-bottomed balloon at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Based on the Disney movie 'Up', how many balloons would it take to lift up a house?
It would take about 12 million balloons for a house to lift off the ground!
Can hot air balloons fly in the rain?
No! The rain hitting the balloons materials would boil from the heat inside the balloon causing the material to rip.
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The Aeronauts are the official volunteer group for GRBR As an Aeronaut, you get a behind-thescenes look at what it takes to put on such a magical event. Join our team of Aeronauts for the 2024 event! More information can be found at: www.renoballoon.com
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