free balloon
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Contacted by Scientific American, the Federal Aviation Administration said that the agency has comprehensive regulations for U.S. operators to safely carry out unpiloted free balloon flights.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 23, 2023
Reason: the density of the atmosphere decreases so rapidly that at eight miles it will barely support an airplane, at 23 miles a small free balloon has reached its roof.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dr. Auguste Piccard, professor of physics in Brussels University, last week ordered a 2,000-volt dry battery as equipment for a specially constructed free balloon with an airtight cabin.
From Time Magazine Archive
So everybody who walks into Scott's office says, 'How about free balloon rides at five grand?
From Time Magazine Archive
"Ladies and Gentlemen," came the leathern tones of one unseen announcer, "one hour before the big show begins in the main tent we will give a grand free balloon ascension!"
From The Return of Peter Grimm Novelised From the Play by Rae, John
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