Attached below the balloon is a platform, gondola, or basket, for holding passengers and equipment. Hot air, which was first used to make balloons rise, is controlled by burners mounted on the balloon's basket. Later, hydrogen and helium were used, allowing balloons to rise by the discarding of ballast and fall by the release of gas. This section focuses on ballooning organizations. From MyGolfResorts MGR features the finest selection of vacation packages to golf resorts from around the world, with specials every month.
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Canadian Balloon Association Look to this site for numerous resources pertaining to ballooning in Canada, including an events calendar and data on records and champions. United Kingdom See details here on the organization that supports hot air balloon vendors in the U.K., which are licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority. Ballooning Commission Discover here about Federation Aeronautique Internationale's commission that oversees worldwide ballooning events and certifies all records. Experimental Balloon and Airship Association Venture to this web site for data on the Experimental Balloon and Airship Association and their annual get-together to fly their aircrafts. Lighter Than Air Society Learn here about the Lighter Than Air Society through details on its membership and subscription to its bi-monthly magazine, Buoyant Flight.