A Most Unique Trip

By | July 14, 2007

Flying Lawn Chair

Last weekend, a 47-year old gas station owner named Kent Couch flew from Bend, Oregon to Union…a distance of 193 miles. The unique thing is that Mr. Couch did so without benefit of plane. He flew on a lawn chair tied to 105 helium balloons. Couch carried a GPS in his pocket, five gallons of water t act as ballast, some snacks, and a parachute.

A plane followed Couch and took photos of his experience.

Author: Guru

Guru is the Editor of Flight Wisdom and a long time aviation enthusiast.

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