http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4467766.stm
http://www.mi70k.com/
Indian businessman Vijaypat Singhania has flown a hot air balloon to 70,000 feet, some 5,000 feet higher than the previous altitude record. His balloon is now on descent for a landing north-east of Mumbai. It certainly sounds like a great achievement. I think it is a great thing to see this coming from a country where aviation is expected to develop in leaps and bounds over the coming years - hopefully this will spark even more interest in all fields of aeronautics in India.
I particularly like what he is quoted as saying: "The father of Indian aviation, JRD Tata used to say, 'You don't have to be crazy to get in to aviation, but it helps'... you could say the same for me,". I think it sums up the universal fascination we have with aviation, and how it does become a great (and positive) obsession for all who get involved with it.
Congratulations to Mr Singhania and his team on this achievement!
V/F
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Indian Tycoon Sets Balloon Altitude Record
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RE: Indian Tycoon Sets Balloon Altitude Record
Landed about 30 mins ago ,saw it on the news.
Congrats to Mr. Singhania
Congrats to Mr. Singhania
RE: Indian Tycoon Sets Balloon Altitude Record
Now, knowing Mr Singhania, he ain't resting on his laurels. I'm sure he'll try to either up this record or try something even weirder.
But, you gotta admit at 69, the man's got a lot of b****
Congrats to him!
But, you gotta admit at 69, the man's got a lot of b****
Congrats to him!
been there, flown that
RE: Indian Tycoon Sets Balloon Altitude Record
Fantastic Achievement.Considering his Age.
Another Feather in his cap.
regds
MEL
Another Feather in his cap.
regds
MEL
I may not win often, but I damn well never lose!!! 
RE: Indian Tycoon Sets Balloon Altitude Record
this is not his first, he has some sort of record in micro-light as well. I think he flew in it all the way from London to Mumbai. Somebody please crosscheck.
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RE: Indian Tycoon Sets Balloon Altitude Record
Shouldn't he be in in the aviation business?
RE: Indian Tycoon Sets Balloon Altitude Record
From the BBC link:
"A helicopter carrying a technical team followed the balloon closely and was in constant touch with Mr Singhania throughout the flight."
69.000 ft. Sounds wrong. Helicopter altitude record too?
"A helicopter carrying a technical team followed the balloon closely and was in constant touch with Mr Singhania throughout the flight."
69.000 ft. Sounds wrong. Helicopter altitude record too?
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