 | Northwest Ballooning
A hot air balloon rally draws dozens of balloons and hundreds of people who are eager to fly - or just watch the spectacle.
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| River of Air
Piloting a glider requires a knowledge of how air and land interact to create thermal lift, a phenomenon that enables gliders to fly.
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| Powered Parachute Fly-In
A group of enthusiasts demonstrate why powered parachutes are one of the safest and easiest-to-learn forms of ultralight aviation.
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| Great Falls Balloon Festival
Originally started as a way to develop tourism, the Great Falls Balloon Festival has become one of the largest festivals in New England.
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| Outdoor Jobs: Aeronaut
An aeronaut, or hot air balloonist, describes how he loves what he does for a living: floating, flying and drifting over the gorgeoous Arizona landscape.
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| Monument Valley from the Air
The pilot of an ultralight describes his passion for Arizona's Monument Valley landscape.
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| Paragliding Over Juneau
A group of paragliding enthusiasts enjoy soaring above mountains and glaciers around Juneau.
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| Gyrocopters
An unusual flying machine, the gyrocopter combines elements from both airplanes and helicopters to stay in the air.
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| Snake River Mailman
Bush pilot Ray Arnold delivers mail and supplies to the people who live in remote areas along the Snake River.
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| Ultralighting Over Oregon's Alvord Desert
Ultralights provide a bird's eye view of Oregon's amazing Alvord Desert.
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| Paragliding
Carefully avoiding trees and other obstacles, paragliders leap off mountains and sail down gently on parachutes.
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| High Flying Hoosiers
Hot air balloonists support their hobby by giving balloon tours.
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| Frank Gillette - Hang Glider
Hang gliding enthusiast Frank Gillette set a state record for hang gliding - by accident.
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| Ballooning
For those with the opportunity, ballooning can truly become an obsession.
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| Tandem Skydiving
For inexperienced skydivers who can't bring themselves to jump on their own, tandem skydiving offers a thrilling ride guided by an experienced hand.
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| Hot Air Ballooning at the Grand Tetons
One of the most beautiful places to fly a balloon is over Teton Valley.
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| Idaho Skydiving
For those looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush, skydiving fits the bill.
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| Glider Tricks
Gliders perform tricks like barrel-rolls, cloverleafs, and dives with incredible ease.
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| Hang Gliders
The thrilling sport of hang gliding provides enthusiasts with a true flying sensation, mimicking the soaring of giant birds of prey.
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| Montana Ballooning
A summer balloon rally in Montana draws crowds of riders and observers alike.
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| Powered Parachutes
Powered parachutes allow people a chance to see the outdoors up close while providing great maneuverability.
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| Ballooning in Oregon
Float over the lush Oregon landscape and discover what kind of work goes into a hot air balloon expedition.
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| The Early Days of Flying
The history of pilots in Idaho's back country dates back to the early twentieth century when pilots flew in mail and supplies to isolated towns.
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| Flying Idaho's Back Country
The challenges of landing an airplane on difficult wilderness airstrips are worth the effort for pilots who love Idaho's incredible mountain scenery.
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| Moose Creek Airstrip
A political compromise helped settle the heated debate over pilots' use of Idaho's wilderness airstrips.
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| Back Country Pilots
Some pilots who sell their services for transportation and supplies find that the greatest reward is in the chance to fly in the scenic back country.
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| Back Country Flight Safety
Aviation experts strive to reduce back country flight accidents through better education and frequent maintenance.
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| Back Country Pilot Training
A novice pilot takes tips from an experienced veteran, gaining the knowledge and skills she needs to successfully fly in the difficult back country.
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