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Trash Bag Balloon

Posted by Cassie, August 24th, 2009

Jonathan, Paul Rowe, and I built a miniature hot air ballon from a trash bag and powered by heat from Sterno.  We were amazed at how well it worked.  Unfortunately, it was really windy the day that we launched the balloon, which made it more difficult for the balloon to fly.  We think the trash bag balloon would fly much better on a calmer day with little or no wind.

Paul building the balloon

Jonathan showcasing our balloon

Jonathan and Paul launching the balloon

Final successful launch of the balloon:

Also, we had a nice adventure at Waterworks when we were launching the balloon.  Jonathan was driving, and he thought it would be a great idea to park in the field.  But, the car got stuck in the mud.  So, Paul and Jonathan had to push the car while Cassie steered.  After a lot of effort, we finally got the car unstuck.

Tire tracks from getting stuck in the mud at Waterworks Park

The wheels of the car were coated with mud from getting stuck

Jonathan is triumphant after successfully getting the car out of the mud!

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