A hot air balloon in the colors of Monaco ready to conquer the world
It has been developed to minimize its impact on the environment and reduce its fuel consumption.
Victoire ! The aeronauts of Monaco have succeeded in developing their ecological hot-air balloon. Thanks to the support of the Principality and the Marzocco Group, the Monegasque ball shows Monaco’s desire to work for the planet.
The president of the Monaco aeronauts association, Alain Cruteanschii, spoke on Monday evening at the microphone of Monaco Info. He explained the principle of this new generation balloon which he compares to the double glazing of houses: “ It is a balloon with double envelope. Inside the balloon, a high temperature is maintained and thanks to this double envelope, there is much less heat dissipation. This allows us to save 50 to 70% energy. »
Reduced consumption for increased safety
The advantage is not only ecological. Thanks to the fuel economy produced by the double envelope, the safety of hot air balloons is improved. Alain Cruteanschii explains that most hot air balloon accidents ” arrives because we arrive in gasoline shorts understand a lack of fuel. With the new technology, which is much more economical, Mr. Cruteanschii specifies that on landing, ” there is still 1 or 2 hours of fuel left on board. More than enough to straighten out any problem that might arise in the air.
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For now, the balloon is not intended to carry passengers. However, the balloon should fly over Monaco and its most symbolic places, in the coming months, in order to present this novelty to Monegasques and the world. He will then go around the world to showcase the Principality.