The glass-bottomed balloon was designed to fly over the Alps and provide a view of the scenery below. It made its first flight at the 2010 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
Christian Brown created the world's only glass-bottomed balloon and claims that flying in it is a "terrifying experience." Brown is a veteran hot air balloon pilot with nearly two decades' experience. He even traveled around the world in a hot air balloon with Sir Richard Branson, but nether that experience or Brown's world record of 10,000 feet in a tethered hot air balloon prepared him for the fright of glass-bottom balloon flight.
Terrifying Hot-Air Flights
Christian Brown's Glass-Bottomed Balloon is Not for the Faint of Heart
Trend Themes
1. Glass-bottomed Balloons - Opportunity to create and market glass-bottomed balloons as a unique and thrilling flying experience.
2. Extreme Tourism - Developing extreme tourism packages that include glass-bottomed balloon flights over scenic locations.
3. Aerial Adventures - Expanding the concept of aerial adventures by introducing glass-bottomed balloons as a new thrilling experience.
Industry Implications
1. Hot Air Balloon Industry - Incorporating glass-bottomed balloons into existing hot air balloon tour offerings to attract adventurous tourists.
2. Adventure Tourism Industry - Partnering with glass-bottomed balloon operators to offer unique and adrenaline-pumping experiences to adventure travelers.
3. Aviation Industry - Exploring the potential of glass-bottomed balloons as a new segment in the aviation industry to cater to thrill-seeking customers.