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How does a hot air balloon fly?

Hot air balloons might seem like magic, but there is a lot of physics at play behind their ascent.

Aired 02/19/2025

SCI NC

How does a hot air balloon fly?

Special | 3m 55sVideo has Closed Captions

Hot air balloons might seem like magic, but there is a lot of physics at play behind their ascent.

Hot air balloons might seem like magic, but there is a lot of physics at play behind their ascent. Once they get up in the air, how do you make them go where you want them to? And why are woven wicker baskets still used to carry passengers? We visit the ALCOVETS Balloon Festival in North Carolina, home to some serious hot air balloon history and lore, to learn more.

Aired 02/19/2025

SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

SCI NC

How does a hot air balloon fly?

Special | 3m 55sVideo has Closed Captions

Hot air balloons might seem like magic, but there is a lot of physics at play behind their ascent. Once they get up in the air, how do you make them go where you want them to? And why are woven wicker baskets still used to carry passengers? We visit the ALCOVETS Balloon Festival in North Carolina, home to some serious hot air balloon history and lore, to learn more.

Aired 02/19/2025

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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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