Floating

Benjamin Franklin saw the first flight of a manned hot air balloon, according to Kent Barnes. And that flight took place years and years before winged flight. Balloons can change direction by flying at different altitudes since the winds at different heights go in different directions. They can go aloft thanks to hot air, though if it's already hot outside they may not be able to carry as much weight. Some balloons use gases like helium and can stay aloft longer. They can be 70 feet tall and hold 65,000 to 105,000 cubic feet of air. Barnes pilots hot air balloons, owning several of the 3,000 in America. He's passionate about the hobby and you can tell by his smile he is still having as much fun as the people he welcomes into the wicker basket to float just above the earth for a spell.