We fly in Burlington County New Jersey, roughly between the Philadelphia and Trenton metropolitan areas. We fly from approved balloonports, and we select one on the day of your flight based on the current weather. Our primary launch field is in Lumberton, at the South Jersey Regional Airport. The envelope is treated with a polyurethane coating to make it more airtight and to help the fabric withstand the ultraviolet rays of the sun. The gondola is connected to the envelope by stainless steel suspension cables.
Hot air rises.
The envelope traps a large bubble of hot air. If the air in the envelope is heated by a burner, the balloon will rise. These sport balloons can carry 3 to 4 people. The balloon envelope is spread on the ground and the gondola laid on its side and attached to the envelope cables. With a small amount of additional heat, the balloon becomes buoyant.