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Cluster ballooning was inspired by Larry Walters's experience, although his was not the first. [1]On July 2, 1982, Larry Walters (April 19, 1949 – October 6, 1993) made a 45-minute flight in a homemade aerostat made of an ordinary lawn chair and 42 helium-filled weather balloons. [2]
Senate Bill 1499, proposed by Senator Jack Scott to the California State Senate on May 29, 2008, would have banned foil-lined party balloons in California because of the power outages they cause when they snag on power lines. [1] According to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, there are 100–150 power outages each year due to metallic balloons.
In November 1981, Newman flew the Double Eagle V in the first successful manned balloon crossing of the Pacific with Ben Abruzzo, Ron Clark and Rocky Aoki. [4] They launched from Nagashima, Japan on November 10, 1981, and landed in Mendocino National Forest in California 84 hours and 31 minutes later, covering a record 5,768 miles (9,283 km). [5]
The history of ballooning, both with hot air and gas, spans many centuries. It includes many firsts, including the first human flight, ...
Double Eagle V was the first balloon to make a successful crossing of the Pacific Ocean.It launched from Nagashima, Japan on November 10, 1981, and landed in Mendocino National Forest in California 84 hours and 31 minutes later, travelling a record 5,768 miles (9,283 km). [1]
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Promoter Dick Ferris. Knabenshue and Willard selected the Los Angeles, California, area for its favorable winter weather.After receiving a promise of participation from Glenn Curtiss, Knabenshue contacted Los Angeles promoter Dick Ferris, who in turn mobilized local businesses and formed an organizing committee.