Can't We Use Hot Air Baloons As Our Personal Flying Vehicle ,To Fly ?

I can think of so many reasons why this would not work, though it is a nice thought and I suppose if you are really curious about it, a good topic. Otherwise, it just isn't feasible. I can only imagine that most of the respondents, such as myself, are here to reason the thought and not entertain it. You don't see people traveling by hot air balloons often. It is a very costly "HOBBY" and you have to devote a lot of time to set up, take off and safe landing, all with having people on the ground tracking you, in case of an emergency. Hot air balloons are not easily controlled, either. If two were coming at each other, you'd be better off praying for a good wind to redirect you than to try to steer away from each other. Then there are all the other arguments against this as a means of travel. Sure it's a great hobby, an expensive one at that, dangerous, and regardless of training, which is much different from a driver's education, it is an absurd idea in my opinion. Not to mention I'm deathly afraid of heights. Get a bike, a motorcycle or a fuel efficient car and view the country all you want. Leave the ballooning to the real experts. It would take years to get as good as 1/4 of the "pilots" of balloons. Great idea if it were more practical.

Hello my friend ganesh44 Ji, While Visit to Wall-Disney world in Miami area, i had a chance to take a ride on Hot-ballons, but was snatched away by my shear foolishness, and my hubby went in that. One may buy and keep with one and use as per one's requirement. there is nothing wrong, as one is limited to one's resources. but think of an accident, who would be responsible, Govt. may not support, till it is registered properly with license to fly. But, once it has been recognised transportation, people may opt. If you have an urge, you can convert it into registered one with Govt and ply as per your will and plaesure. may god bless you and have a great time.

I have always wanted to take a hot air balloon ride. It is an intriguing idea of being able to use them as a vehicle. But in many places, including where I live, it would not be practical because there are too many power lines and trees. Also with the winds the way they are I would hate to try to go somewhere and not be able to get there because the wind changed.Maybe one day someone will invent a better hot air balloon. I know that right now there are several ideas and models for flying cars so maybe...

hey, rukin. em...flying with a hot air balloons...wow..wonderful idea. i wish i could take this trip...but here..i seldom see some news on hot air balloons trip.. and i think control this vehicle is really a tough work..much harder than driving the cars. lol but if time , chance allow..i would like to have a try it must be very exciting best wishes

It would definitly be a very cheap way to fly, but it would take forever! Convenience is what most people seem to want these days and I think even if hot air baloons was an option most would still rather pay the high price for an airline ticket, just becuase it is faster and I would also think it would be alot safer too. But that is a very smart idea. :)

It would definitely be much slower than cars. Hot air balloons travel at a pretty slow rate compared to other transportation vehicals. Also, they are probably pretty expensive. Also, if you used it often and you got into trouble, it would be hard to get help, since you're in the sky. Although, this would be really fun.

hot air ballooning is a sport and everyone cannot ride in it.The is no special or prescribed physical requirement for a person interested in taking up the sport of hot air ballooning. However, expectant mothers and people suffering from high blood pressure and heart problems must stay away from it. If you are afraid of heights, then hot air ballooning is not for you. In short, you must be fit physically as well as mentally to enjoy the thrills of hot air ballooning.During descent, be wary of electric poles, wires and spires. Land only on a clear piece of ground.

What destination...you can not steer a hot air ballon. ANd what about wires and things, they are dangerous to ballonists. Flying a hot air balloon is expensive. No, I do not plan on buying one, they are not a realistic form of transportation, they are hobbies for those who can afford them.

Using a hot air balloon can be a fun way to get around...as long as you don't care where you get around to. Hot air balloons only go where the wind blows, and somebody in a pick-up truck has to follow you around to pick up the deflated balloon whenever and wherever you are when you land. Oh...and better be prepared for a rough landing because the basket of a hot air balloon does not generally come gently down for a soft upright landing as in the movies. Usually the balloon is drifting with the wind as it comes down so when the bottom of the basket hits the ground it slows down or stops moving while the top part is still being pulled along by the moving balloon. So...the basket tips over! Hot air balloon rides can be fun, yes, but they are definitely not a very practical way to get from place to place.

you know i guess we could BUT it would be very time consuming unless some one comes up with one that wont take so long to inflate and to fly with they onlu go 10-15 miles an hour and it takes about 3 to inflate

That would be cool. There is a major problem with hot air and gas balloons in general though, and that is that they are not self-propelled. Basically, steering one means raising it or lowering it into a wind current that is blowing in the direction you want to go. It's not usually a very fast, easy, or reliable means of transportation and you'd have to keep everything very light for a small balloon to get off the ground.

wont happen.. its slow.. there would be too much danger with people crashing into things and then people might go into flying areas of planes.. not to mention goverment security would go crazy because there would be a ton of flying threats everywhere

Do you know how big a balloon has to be to lift one person, give me a jet pack any time. I think however I'll stay on the ground, I'm afraid of heights.

Yes it would be fun flying a balloon.I actually tried it once. It was the best feeling ever! But I don't think its a good idea using it as a personal vehicle. First of all, you have to be very skillful in handling it. You got totally no control in steering it. It would only go where the winds pointed at. Meaning no left, no right and no backward steering. And electrical power lines also poses threats. You can use it in an open field but not in populated cities. Happy Mylotting... :)

First, they aren't cheap, they are expensive to make, they have to have propane to fuel them, a large space to spread them out to inflate, a team of people to inflate them, and THEN you are subject to the whim of the winds to take you places and when you land, you need a large field or space to land it in and some one to take you home after the trip.