Up, Up, and Away- Gliding High with What's Up Ballooning Artwork

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Up, Up, and Away- Gliding High with What's Up Ballooning

April 04, 2023 • Julie Graham • Season 1 • Episode 6

What's Up Ballooning pilot, Ray Fournier shares his expertise of going aloft in a hot air balloon.

Every day that the winds are right and the clouds are clear, Ray is bringing guests over the Smoky Mountains to see a different view.

In this episode, listeners will learn about how weather and wind conditions are used to set the flight path for that day. How does the balloon gain loft and how does it land?

This is a fun session of technique and storytelling from an experienced balloonist.

You can lean more about Ray and What's Up Ballooning on his website.

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