Cover Illustration:
Virgin Global Challenger
Photo:Courtesy Lindstrand Balloons Ltd.
A Real "Class Act" Chase
>From setup to take down, crewing on a hot air balloon does not take more
than a few hours. Crewing for a gas balloon is a bit longer. Tina Reeves
recounts her first gas experience.
Video Review
Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 25th Anniversary video.
Virgin Global Challenger: An interview with Per
Lindstrand
Although the flight of the Virgin Global Challenger did not last
very long Lindstand believes he has the best technology to make the
around-the-world flight. Balloon Life spoke with him shortly after
he returned to England about what happened in north Africa.
Algerian Adventure
While Lindstrand, Branson, and Ritchie were in London telling the world
about their flight the real work was just beginning in Algeria. Balloon
Life spoke with Bruce Erickson who headed up the recovery of the
Virgin Global Challenger equipment.
Preflight
News and Information
Balloon Life Marketplace
Products and Services for sale
Balloonmeister
Kevin Poeppelman
Logbook
Mesilla Vally Balloon Rally
Breckenridge, Colorado
Friends & Lovers Rally
Freeflight
by Don Piccard
Hanging Out With Pleiades Seven
Hangar Flying
with George Denniston
An Unexpected Passenger
Cover Illustration:
Virgin Global Challenger
Photo:Courtesy Lindstrand Balloons Ltd.