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• ballooning — Flying in a balloon in competition or for recreation. Sport ballooning began in the early 20th century and became popular in the 1960s. The balloons used are of lightweight synthetic materials (e.g., polyester coated in aluminized mylar) and are… …   Universalium

• ballooning — 1. adjective a) growing rapidly as a balloon The ballooning economy was out of control. b) rising high in the air The cricketer hit a ballooning shot for six runs …   Wiktionary

• ballooning — balloon ► NOUN 1) a small rubber bag which is inflated and used as a toy or a decoration. 2) a large bag filled with hot air or gas to make it rise in the air, with a basket for passengers hanging from it. 3) a rounded outline in which the words… …   English terms dictionary

• Hot air ballooning — is the activity of flying hot air balloons. Attractive aspects of ballooning include the exceptional quiet (except when the propane burners are firing), the lack of a feeling of movement, and the bird s eye view. Since the balloon moves with the… …   Wikipedia

• Cluster ballooning — is a form of ballooning where a harness attaches a balloonist to a cluster of helium inflated rubber balloons. Unlike traditional hot air balloons, where a single large balloon is equipped with vents enabling altitude control, cluster balloons… …   Wikipedia

• History of military ballooning — Main article: Balloon (aircraft) L Entreprenant at the Battle of Fleurus (1794). Balloons were the first mechanisms used in air warfare. Their role was strictly recognized for reconnaissance purposes. They provided humans with the first available …   Wikipedia

• History of ballooning — The history of ballooning, both with hot air and gas, spans many centuries. It includes many firsts: first human flight, first flight across the English Channel, first flight in North America, and first aircraft related disaster.Premodern and… …   Wikipedia

• Elvis Presley — For other uses, see Elvis (disambiguation) and Elvis Presley (disambiguation). Elvis Presley …   Wikipedia

• English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2007-08 — Infobox Cricket series begin series name = England cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2007 ndash;08 team1 team1 name = England team2 | team2 name = Sri Lanka from date = 28 September to date = 22 December 2007 team1 captain = Michael Vaughan | (Test),… …   Wikipedia

• Balloon (aircraft) — Ballooning redirects here. For the behavior of spiders and other arthropods, see Ballooning (spider). Not to be confused with Airship or Blimp. Balloon …   Wikipedia

• balloon flight — ▪ aviation Introduction  passage through the air of a balloon that contains a buoyant gas, such as helium or heated air, for which reason it is also known as lighter than air free flight. Unmanned balloons have been used to carry meteorological… …   Universalium