Ballooning

by Peter L. Dixon

Ballooning is mans oldest means of flight, yet it is only receintly that it has become a popular sport. Peter Dixon presents the first full guide to the delights of ballooning--equipment, types of balloons, licensing, and even a guide to the manufacturers and the ballooning clubs. All this plus an exciting collection of photos and a brief history of ballooning.

Paperback

First published May 12, 1972

About the author

Peter Dixon helped to shape a culture of ocean enthusiasts. He was one of the creators of Flipper the dolphin, and wrote the first episode of the popular TV series. He is also the author of the biggest-selling surf book worldwide, The Complete Book of Surfing. Peter has written many other books and produced several documentaries. After meeting Phil Eastly - one of the first to dive into a tuna net to rescue trapped dolphins - Peter was inspired to write Hunting the Dragon.
He lives by the sea with his wife, Sarah, and they divide their time between California and New Zealand.