Tom in Bradway   10 #13 Posted July 7, 2003 I read in The Star last week that some guy in Dronfield reported a balloon on fire and a burning object falling from it, possibly the pilot. Anyone else heard anything more about that?  It was reported just after 11pm, coincidently around the time the pubs kick out, so he may have been somewhat 'over-refreshed'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Phanerothyme   12 #14 Posted July 7, 2003 probably me - making hot air ballons from dry cleaner bags and powered by birthday cake candles.  although I am miles from dronfield and was not there at the time (whenever it was)  Aerostat - the most majestic form of air travel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
John   11 #15 Posted July 7, 2003 The star reported something about 4-5 years ago about UFOs flying over Sheffield. Funny how it was always Monday edition reporting a Saturday night sighting - probably some school kid having fun on a Saturday evening. In the end I believe it was reported that they were bin bag powered by some sort of flame causing it to rise to the sky. I don't know how the flame thing is held together but I suspect it can easily burn away from its attachment causing part or all of the flame part to fall to the ground. This sort of thing is well documented on this internet as false UFO sightings.  Jon may have more information on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jon   10 #16 Posted July 7, 2003 We call them "Prank Balloons" they are easily constructed using a small tray,such as a sardine tin then its filled with paraffin or other flammable liquid a birthday candle propped-up.  Struts are made from drinking straws or balsa wood and taped to the try and to a plastic bag or bin liner...when the paraffin or candle or candles are lit, hot air fills the bag and causes it to rise into the air.  The reflection of the flames on the inside of the bag can be seen from a great distance and can give the impression of a glowing sphere or disc..  hope this helps:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
marie1951   10 #17 Posted August 30, 2003 Originally posted by RPG i have pictures  Picture good picture got any more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Utopia   10 #18 Posted August 31, 2003 Hi - there are a lot of hot air balloons over Chesterfield regularly - I think they set off near Stonedge One Sunday morning 7 came over here and the noise of the flames woke us up What I would like to know is - what happens if you're in one of these and you need the toilet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Utopia   10 #19 Posted August 31, 2003 hallo:blush: got it wrong - I was trying to submit a reply to someone further down - duh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lickszz   10 #20 Posted August 31, 2003 Originally posted by Utopia hallo:blush: got it wrong - I was trying to submit a reply to someone further down - duh! It's okay. I fixed it for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
viking   10 #21 Posted September 18, 2006 Did anyone spot these? Currently floating over Intake heading toward Crystal Peaks Any Update? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
