High Wind Balloon Launch
I got the opportunity to receive some education today on what a high wind balloon launch can do at a balloon rally in Nebraska this morning. No - the balloon is still not inflating in the In the first picture. It is completely inflated. The wind caved the side of the balloon because the balloon is still tied to the trailer. The next photo shows the balloon starting to lift the trailer. My pocket camera was not fast enough. The balloon lifted the 2,000 lb trailer some 6 feet off the ground before flipping it over separating it from the truck. You can see the trailer on its side in the third photo.
I understand the tie-down stuck and would not release from the balloon creating this situation. Nobody was hurt and surprising very little or no damage to the trailer.
I understand the tie-down stuck and would not release from the balloon creating this situation. Nobody was hurt and surprising very little or no damage to the trailer.