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Photography by Mike Fizer

Only new twice

Inside the envelope, Patrick Smith shows the author how he preflights the bag by checking the control lines and the parachute valve, the 25-foot bull’s-eye at the very top of the balloon. This valve can be used to help control the balloon in the event of a big gust of wind.

Light the fire

Photography by Chris Rose, images 2 and 7-11 by Susan Hedenberg.

Farm to Capital

AOPA Pilot Magazine

June 2021

AOPA's monthly magazine offers aviation articles on technique, aircraft, avionics, advocacy efforts, and more for veteran pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.

AOPA Pilot magazine June 2021

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