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[–] 51 points 4 months ago* (8 children)

They are quite safe and you can land pretty quickly if need be, but yes steering is nigh impossible.

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  • [–] 32 points 4 months ago (6 children)

    Not impossible if you know what way the winds are blowing at different heights

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  • [–] 60 points 4 months ago* (5 children)

    Yeah thats why i said "nigh". Its not really steering because you cant freely decide, its more like choosing from a limited set of directional options.

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  • [–] 71 points 4 months ago (4 children)

    omg, life is just a hot air balloon ride

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