To inflate a balloon, the envelope is stretched out on the ground and attached to the basket and burner all of which are laying on their side. A small gasoline-powered fan blows air into the balloon.

Forming a bubble is as simple as pinching the balloon firmly between your thumb and forefinger and twisting the bubble with the other hand so that the pinched area stays pinched.

This chapter presents an introduction to the history of flying balloons, the physics of balloon flight, balloon components, balloon terminology, support equipment, and how to choose a balloon. Hot air …

Of all children's products, balloons are the leading cause of suffocation death, according to CPSC injury data. Accidents involving balloons tend to occur in two ways. Some children have sucked uninflated …

The “Fireproof Balloon Demonstration” emphasizes the relatively high heat capacity and specific heat of water as compared to those of air. Water placed inside a balloon will absorb the heat from a candle …

In this instruction manual, you will learn how to make balloon animals at the beginner level. Children ages 12 and up will efficiently learn how to make a dog, swan, giraffe, and flower balloon animal.

First, students will explore the thrust force and how this moves a balloon through the air. Next, students will be introduced to drag forces with a series of demonstrations and discussions that involve …