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Michael Bannerman
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Michael Bannerman commented on Gary Lacey's video
Canberra Balloon Flight
"Hey great video! I was so happy to see my Rainbow balloon in there as well! That was a nice day (20 May 12) and some great steerage and speed at different altitudes. We dropped into Yaralumla Bay Oval (at 3:15 into the movie).
Thanks very much for…"
Michael Bannerman replied to Julia Allen's discussion Balloon Aloft Australia - October Long Weekend Fiesta"Oops. Very wet and rainy. Will probably be the most expensive balloon trip I've ever been on given the number of wineries we're going to! Excellent call by Matt to call off flying nice and early!"
Michael Bannerman replied to Julia Allen's discussion Balloon Aloft Australia - October Long Weekend Fiesta"Me too!"
Michael Bannerman replied to Mark Spanier's discussion Inflation Fan"Not once has my fan fallen over. Maybe if you didn't tighten the legs clamps then sure.
I'm very happy with the Ventry fan because of it's size, weight, lifting handles, fold out handles and integral spot light as well. As it sits way…"
Michael Bannerman replied to Mark Spanier's discussion Inflation Fan"www.Ventry.com.au
Awesome fan. Light, quiet and powerful."
Michael Bannerman commented on UPstate Ballooning's video
Nascar has done a swell job of showing the joys of ballooning!
"Ouch! But I don't know if it's worth getting upset about. Probably best not to dignify it with a response. Better yet, laugh along at pilotless balloons seemingly full of hydrogen!"
Michael Bannerman commented on Justin Galbraith's photo
A group of balloons is called a?
"Baboons move in a troop, and that's fairly close spelling wise! A troop of balloons?
I also like a "Pod" of balloons... like whales... for obvious reasons."
Michael Bannerman replied to JP Quinn's discussion Burn all the way through stand up?"G'Day All,
I was trained to use the one burn method but I have changed my ways to the puff method.
With a good cold pack (not like the video chap) and gentle puffs, I find I have a lovely full balloon shape that rises under…"
Michael Bannerman replied to Janine Konstanzer's discussion FlyTec 6040"This combo was very useful for me when conducting lots of tether rides over a long period of time (sometimes 5 hours continuous!). Obviously, as the day warmed up, our max lift weight dropped off but our fuel load was dropping as well so it…"
Michael Bannerman replied to Justin Galbraith's discussion Preflight, do you walk through your envelope?"I'm a "depends" sort of guy. On larger balloons, yes. On balloons with turning vents, only if necessary to free a tangle or trapped fabric. On a balloon without vents, same again. On my balloon with an older parachute vent, every…"
Michael Bannerman replied to JP Quinn's discussion Preflight, do you test your burners?"Agreed. I run my 'FBI' check before dragging out the envelope.
That is:
Fuel: Quantity, pressure, tanks secure, tank inspection, leaks.
Burners: Pilot lights, main blast valve, liquid fire, cross feeds.
Instruments: Set Up, checked,…"
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- City, Country:
- Canberra, Australia
- About Me:
- Started ballooning in 2008 with the RAAF and fell in love with the sport. Now have my first balloon, a Kavanagh D90 and am keen to keep up the love of ballooning! I have also started a commercial enterprise, conducting romance flights out of Canberra under the name, BeBallooning.
- Website:
- http://beballooning.com.au
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Ballooning for profit, does it take the fun out of it?
As background for anyone who doesn't know me, I started ballooning back in 2008 with the Royal Australian Air Force Balloon (which we use to advertise the Air Force around the country) and quickly fell in love with the sport. Three years later, I've obtained a class 1 Commercial licence and started my own commercial balloon business, www.beballooning.com.au on the side of my Air Force work.
Although I still enjoy myself while flying…
ContinuePosted on August 1, 2010 at 3:19am — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 7:21am on January 23, 2010,
Gretta Menzies said…
- Welcome Fridge.
- At 10:49am on January 23, 2010,
Richard Gillespie said… - Can I add my pic of your balloon to this page ? (you know the one!)
- At 10:53am on January 23, 2010, Richard Gillespie said…
- and with a "bi ?" balloon I'm not sure you need any advice on camping !
- At 3:47pm on January 23, 2010,
Barb Smith said… - Hi Banners - Good Luck with your new enterprise - look forward to seeing you here at Easter : )
- At 6:11pm on January 24, 2010, Michael Bannerman said…
- Cheers all. Yes Richard. Old Smokey should make an appearance. Catherine and the kids have overpowered me and the balloon is to be called "Rainbow" I think that's gayer than "Curious"!
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