Site Index

We've avoided using frames at Clusterballoon.org --  they mess up the layout of pages and limit the portion of screen that can be occupied by pictures of Cloudhoppers and Cluster Balloons!  However, recognizing that the site is growing larger and more complex, we present the following index of pages in the website as an aid to new visitors.

Click on the underlined hypertext page titles to go to the desired page.

Home: Introduction to Cloudhoppers and Cluster Balloons

Definitions
Cloudhopper:
Single person hot-air balloon, flown in a harness rather than a basket.
Cluster Balloon: Flying in a harness attached to many large, helium-filled balloons.  

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Cloudhoppers: General Cloudhopper information, and a collection of photos. 

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Cloudhopper FAQs: More technical Cloudhopper information for potential pilots.

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New Cloudhopper: First pictures of John Ninomiya's new cloudhopper envelope.

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Ernie's Cloudhopper: The further adventures of Ernie Hartt's new cloudhopper.

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Rio Grande Gorge: Flying a cloudhopper in the Rio Grande Gorge in Taos, New Mexico.

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Cloudhopper Sightings: Other Cloudhopper pilots and their Cloudhoppers.

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Cluster Balloons: John Ninomiya's dream of flying with helium-filled balloons, and a chronological list of his cluster balloon flights.

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History and Technical Notes: A list of all known cluster flights and pilots, and some technical notes on cluster flying.

Cluster Balloon Flights: The following pages each feature one cluster balloon flight, with numerous photos and accompanying text.

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Cluster Balloon Flight: A flight to 21,400 feet; as filmed for "Extreme Machines" on the Learning Channel.  (10/18/1998)

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Over the Ocean: Flying out over the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.  (5/23/1999)

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A Festival of Balloons: At the New York State Festival of Balloons.  (9/4/1999)

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Senseless Acts of Video: As filmed for the MTV program.  (12/21/1999)

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Celebration Seven: A red, white and blue cluster balloon.  (3/17/2001)

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A Grape Adventure: A cluster balloon shaped like a bunch of grapes, at the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival. (6/9/2001)

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In the Sierra Nevada: A flight in the mountains north of Lake Tahoe.  (7/7/2001)

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WHAMOBASS: Cluster ballooning at a balloon rally in Northern California.   (11/17/2001)

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Concord II: Return of the grape cluster, at the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival.  (6/8/2002)

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Oklahoma!: At Balloon Fest in Oklahoma City; the first flight in the States of Enlightenment project. (8/10/2002)

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Kansas: At Balloons Over Kansas in Newton, Kansas; the second flight in the States of Enlightenment project. (10/20/2002)

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Coalinga: In Coalinga, California, at the WHAMOBASS balloon rally again. (11/23/2002)

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A Balloon Ride: Using a helium balloon bouquet to hitch a ride on top of a hot-air balloon. (4/26/2003)

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Octopus: Flying a helium balloon sculpture in the shape of a huge, smiling octopus. (7/19/2003)

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Indiana: Two flights at the Bloomington Balloon Fiesta in Bloomington; the third state in the States of Enlightenment project. (8/21/2003 and 8/23/2003)

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Idaho: At the Lake Coeur d'Alene Balloonfest; the fourth state in the States of Enlightenment project. (8/31/2003)

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New York: At the Adirondack Balloon Festival; the fifth state in the States of Enlightenment project.  A QuickTime slide show is also available (9/21/2003)

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Links and References: Where to find more information on Cloudhoppers, Cluster Balloons and ballooning in general.   List of cloudhopper pilot webpages.  Includes published references as well as links.

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Contact Us: Information on the Cloudhopper and Cluster Balloon Association, sponsors of the Clusterballoon.org site; information on the States of Enlightenment project; information on John Ninomiya; and e-mail contact information.

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