Balloon Festival Night Glow - 2006

Night Glow



After the sun has set, some balloons are re-inflated and used for the 'Night-Glow'. This is accomplished by using a flame that burns yellow to light the balloon from the inside.

American Flag Balloon - 2006

Once the balloon has been partially inflated with air, the propane burners are fired up to add heat. This gives the lift to the air inside the balloon to set it upright.

The basket is first laying on its side. As the heat is applied, the basket is slowly set upright.

Finally, the balloon is fully inflated and ready for liftoff. This inflation was done for the night glow. After dark, the propane is burned so that the flame is a bright yellow. This causes the balloon to glow in the dark.

Hellooooooooo up there!

During inflation of the Energizer Bunny, I was able to get a shot looking up through the balloon. You can see the sunglasses as they appear from the inside of the balloon. It's like standing in the base of the Statue of Liberty and looking up to the crown.

Can you hear me NOW?

Checking for Earwax?

Our friend, Keith Sproul, took his one seater balloon up on a tether and managed to manuver between the 'rabbits' ears. Normally, this type of ballooning is not done. But, Glo Kahoe, the Energizer pilot, invited Keith to attempt the stunt.

The Energizer Bunny

Jane and I were able to work with the Energizer Bunny Crew at the 2005 Balloon Festival in Readington, NJ. To give you a perspective of the size, the basket is hanging directly under the balloon and can hold two - three people.

This balloon is 15 feet taller then the Statue of Liberty. It takes alot of effort by alot of people to inflate and deflate it for each launch.