Wicked Balloons Journal

Tag: hot air balloon facts

How Much Does a Hot Air Balloon Weigh?
How Balloons Work

How Much Does a Hot Air Balloon Weigh?

Curious how much does a hot air balloon weigh? We break down the envelope, basket, fuel, and physics behind every graceful flight.

August 22, 2026 · 5 min read
A Sheep, a Duck and a Rooster: The First Balloon Passengers
History & Origins

A Sheep, a Duck and a Rooster: The First Balloon Passengers

Meet the first hot air balloon passengers: a sheep, a duck, and a rooster who flew over Versailles in 1783 before any…

July 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Who Invented the Hot Air Balloon? The Montgolfier Brothers
History & Origins

Who Invented the Hot Air Balloon? The Montgolfier Brothers

Who invented the hot air balloon? Meet Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, the French brothers behind the first flight in 1783.

July 13, 2026 · 5 min read