Hot-air ballooning is a fascinating and historic form of aviation that dates back to the late 18th century. The first successful manned flight in a hot-air balloon was conducted by the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, in 1783 in France. They used a balloon made of silk and paper, which was heated by a fire burning beneath the open neck of the balloon. This pioneering flight marked the beginning of human exploration of the skies and captured the imagination of people around the world. Over the years, hot-air ballooning evolved from a novel experiment to a popular recreational activity and even a competitive sport.
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