2010 Pellissippi State Hot Air Balloon Festival
October 1-2, 2010
Balloons
From the history of ballooning to the specific weather conditions required for them to lift off, balloons are a fascinating topic. Brush up on your balloon knowledge!
Check out the links below for more information.
Balloon Weather Conditions – "Up, Up and Away…or Not"
Find out why hot air balloons might be grounded on a perfectly sunny day.
Balloon History – "Balloon History"
The first three passengers in a hot air balloon were a sheep, duck and rooster. Read on for more cool tidbits of ballooning history.
Balloon Education – "Pellissippi State Recognized for Balloon Education Efforts"
Pellissippi State Community College was recognized by the Knox County Council PTA in May 2010 for their 2009 balloon education efforts. Which Knox County school will receive a visit this year from the Pellissippi State Hot Air Balloon pilots? Stay tuned for the announcement.