{"product_id":"vintage-hot-air-balloon","title":"Vintage Hot Air Balloon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimenssion: L: 8.5 W: 8.5 H: 14.5 InchesHistory: The hot air balloon is the first successful human-carrying flight technology. The first untethered manned hot air balloon flight was performed by Jean-Franois Piltre de Rozierand Franois Laurent d'Arlandes on November 21  1783  in Paris  France  in a balloon created by the Montgolfier brothers. The first hot-air balloon flown in the United States was launched from the Walnut Street Jail in Philadelphia on January 9  1793 by the French aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard. Hot air balloons that can be propelled through the air rather than simply drifting with the wind are known as thermal airships.A hot air balloon consists of a bag called the envelope that is capable of containing heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket (in some long-distance or high-altitude balloons  a capsule)  which carries passengers and (usually) a source of heat  in most cases an open flame. The heated air inside the envelope makes it buoyant since it has a lower density than the relatively cold air outside the envelope. As with all aircraft  hot air balloons cannot fly beyond the atmosphere. Unlike gas balloons  the envelope does not have to be sealed at the bottom since the air near the bottom of the envelope is at the same pressure as the air surrounding. For modern sport balloons  the envelope is generally made from nylon fabric and the inlet of the balloon (closest to the burner flame) is made from fire resistant material such as Nomex. Beginning during the mid-1970s  balloon envelopes have been made in all kinds of shapes  such as rocket ships and the shapes of various commercial products  though the traditional shape remains popular for most non-commercial  and many commercial  applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eHave you ever wanted to go “up and away” and float away above the world? Hot air balloons that can be propelled through the air rather than simply drifting with the wind are known as thermal airships\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThere's terrific detail in this “Vintage” hot air balloon model\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe balloon is made of metal so it will never deflate\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt is handmade and painted in vintage hot air balloon color\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHang at any height using fishing line, or group several together at different heights for a larger decorating statement\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt will make a perfect decoration piece for your home or office!\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Old Modern Handicrafts Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47407451472060,"sku":"OMHI-AJ055","price":118.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/513TCO8MOhL.jpg?v=1788532625","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/vintage-hot-air-balloon","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}