THE PILOT USES THESE BURNERS TO ADD HEAT INTO THE ENVELOPE TO MAKE IT DESCEND. TH Piloting a hot air balloon is like a team sport. It takes an entire crew, who usually loves early mornings ...

“We have to make sure that there isn’t rain or ... top is connected to a long red line that pilots use to let hot air out of the balloon; it quickly seals back up. In that way, McKenzie ...

Once they get up in the air, how do you make them go where you ... We visit the ALCOVETS Balloon Festival in North Carolina, home to some serious hot air balloon history and lore, to learn more.