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Summary: Learn how to deflate hot air balloons in this free ballooning video
Jeff Thompson is owner of Thompson Aire Hot Air Balloon Rides in Orlando Florida. He started flying hot air balloons at the age of 16. He has competed in various hot air ballooning...read more
" Hi! Jeff Thomson here with Thomson Air Balloon Rides and Expert Village. Well we have successfully landed our balloons, it is time for us to pack it away and about the only way you can do that is to literally squeeze the air out of the balloon. The pilot has already opened the deflation system in the top of the balloon to let the air out. As we squeeze out the air our ground team mends the top of our balloon to help pull the sides in as squeeze the air out. Once that is done it is time to put it away, time to put it in its bag."
eHow Article: Deflating Hot Air Balloons