Hot Air Balloon
Japanese Name:
気球
Romaji Name:
kikyuu
Description
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A hot air balloon is an aircraft that uses heated air to lift off the ground.
It consists of a large fabric envelope, a burner, and a basket for passengers.
Hot air inside the balloon is lighter than the cooler outside air, creating lift.
Balloons are mainly used for recreation, sightseeing, and sports.
Pilots control altitude by heating or allowing air to cool inside the envelope.
They can travel with the wind but have limited steering control.
Hot air balloons offer a peaceful, scenic way to experience flight.
They vary in size, from small two-person baskets to large commercial balloons.
History
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The first successful manned hot air balloon flight was in 1783 in France.
The Montgolfier brothers invented the hot air balloon and demonstrated it publicly.
Early balloons were made from silk and paper, heated by burning straw or wool.
Hot air ballooning became popular in Europe as a form of entertainment and exploration.
The technology evolved with safer burners and stronger materials.
Today, hot air balloon festivals attract thousands of enthusiasts worldwide.
Hot air balloons inspired later developments in aviation and lighter-than-air craft.
They remain a symbol of adventure and early human flight dreams.