1. Hot Air Ballooning
A huge balloon filled with hot air suspends a basket, fuel tank, and passengers. ... Some people, however, would prefer to buy their own balloon. The most popular sport size balloons cost from $18,000 to $25,000 or more. ... You can also buy used balloons (Launch). ... In addition, the balloon is filled with thousands of pounds of explosive gas, so flying during an electrical storm or smoking around a balloon is a big safety hazard. ...
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