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located in the top of the balloon's envelope that allows it to be deflated (When a larger area of deflation is needed, some balloons are equipped with a rip panel.) 2 Words
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the name of the two French brothers who created the first successful, manned, hot air balloon in 1783
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an instrument to determine the rate of climb or descent; sometimes referred to as vertical velocity indicator
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an instrument which measures the temperature within the envelope
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instrument to provide the height of the balloon above sea level
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the main body of the balloon, usually made of nylon, that is filled with lighter-than-air gas
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a wicker basket, hanging below the envelope, used to transport passengers and propane tanks
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a lightweight, low carbon fuel used in hot air balloon burners
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to rise or float on the surface of water or within the atmosphere
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an aircraft that uses lighter-than-air gas for its lift, with no built-in means of horizontal control
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the heat source for filling the envelope with hot air
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the top of the hot air balloon's envelope
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one of several vertical panels that make up the envelope
