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 Lucky riders enjoy the maiden voyage of the new balloon on Thursday. ORLANDO, FL (Catholic Online) - The giant balloon is 112 feet high and 90 feet wide when fully inflated. That's four times the measure of a standard hot-air balloon. The basket holds 24 passengers, up from a maximum of 18 in standard baskets.
Thursday's flight included contest winners and honored combat veterans.
Balloons of this type are common in Europe, which is where the new balloon was constructed.
Balloons such as this cost about $275,000 and rides on the balloon cost $175 per person. For a four-hour experience including 1 hour of air time. © 2011, Catholic Online. Distributed by NEWS CONSORTIUM. - - - Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. |
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