Ballooning As A Sport

By Baden Fletcher Smyth Baden-Powell

Book Overview

Ballooning As A Sport is a comprehensive guide to the art of ballooning, written by B. Baden-Powell. The book covers everything from the history of ballooning to the technical aspects of flying a hot air balloon. It is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the sport.The first chapter provides an overview of the history of ballooning, including the first successful manned balloon flight in 1783. The following chapters cover topics such as the physics of hot air balloons, the different types of balloons and their components, and the equipment necessary for a successful flight.The book also includes information on how to plan a balloon flight, including choosing a launch site and calculating fuel and weight requirements. There are also sections on safety procedures and emergency protocols.Ballooning As A Sport is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both novice and experienced balloonists. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the sport of ballooning, whether as a hobby or a profession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163593591
• ISBN13: 9781163593592
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"