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Hot Air Balloon: History & Fun Facts
The Montgolfier Brothers' First Flight
In June 1783, brothers Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier launched an unmanned linen-and-paper balloon over Annonay, France, and watched it climb roughly 6,000 feet before drifting back to earth. Later that year their balloon carried a sheep, a duck, and a rooster aloft, and by November two brave volunteers became the first humans to fly free above Paris.
How a Balloon Actually Rises
A balloon rises because heated air inside the envelope becomes lighter than the cooler air surrounding it, so the whole balloon floats upward the same way a bubble rises through water. Pilots control altitude by firing a propane burner to heat the air or opening a vent at the top of the envelope to let warm air escape and descend.
Baskets, Burners, and Modern Ballooning
Today's balloons use nylon or polyester envelopes instead of paper, woven wicker baskets that flex on impact during landing, and propane burners capable of producing over ten million BTUs of heat. Ballooning festivals now gather hundreds of pilots at once, filling the sky with the same kind of colorful envelope shapes the Montgolfiers pioneered more than two centuries ago.
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Yes - this Hot Air Balloon printable is completely free for personal and classroom use. Download the PNG file or use the Print buttons for a perfectly sized PDF on US Letter and A4 paper.
What colors work well for a hot air balloon?
Real balloons come in every color combination imaginable, so try alternating bright stripes like red and yellow, or blue and orange, on the envelope panels, with a warm brown for the wicker basket.
What age is this coloring page suitable for?
These coloring sheets work well for a wide age range. The bold outlines are easy for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-4) to color freely, while the subject detail gives older children (ages 5-10) plenty to work with. Many adults enjoy them too.
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